1. Background
Dolpa is known as the largest district of Nepal, this district has its own geographical features. The district is covered by most of the mountains, high hills and mountains. Rich in natural beauty and herbs, this district is also known as a tourist destination. Rupgard of Tibrikot Dara of Savik Jumla district, area of 22 villages east of Suligard river, area of 8 villages of 8000 hills of Savik Baglung and Chharka voting area of 29 villages occupy 75% of the total area of Dolpa district. This area is also called 12 Dali Lhagu. Based on this, when the district was established in the year 2018 BS, the name of this district was Dolpo. The name was changed to Dolpa. The deepest She-Foksundo lake in Nepal, the last known settlement in the world, the village of "Ku" of Vijer VDC is the highest settlement in the world.
1.1 Geographical location
State: - Karnali
District: - Dolpa
Headquarters: Dunai
Village Municipality: - 6
Municipality: - 2
Constituency: - 1
Area: - 7,889 sq. Km. 5.36% of the total area of Nepal
Latitude: - 200 24 "North to 290 43"
Longitude: 800 24 "East to 830 38"
Population: - 36,700 (according to 2068 census)
Male: 18,238
Women: 18,462
1.2 Geographical boundaries
East: Mustang, Tibet, China
West: Jumla and Mugu
Ans: Tibet of China.
South: Jajarkot and Rukum.
1.3 Entrance points to the district
Triveni and Thange Lake in Rukum district.
Maure Lake in Jumla District.
Santa Lake in Mustang District.
Marim Naka, Tibet, China (Periodic Trade Naka)
Cato Port, Tibet, China
2. Geographical division
This district can be divided into the following four geo-geographic regions
Constituency: The entire northern part of the district falls under this constituency. The elevation of this land is 3660 to 4878 meters above sea level. Located between the Tibetan border and the Himalayan region, this high plateau is the driest region in Nepal. The settlements in this region are considered to be the highest in the world.
Mountainous region
The region is covered with snow for 12 months above 5,000 meters above sea level. The district has two great mountain ranges (Dhaulagiri and Kanjirova ranges) extending from east to west. Temperatures are negative throughout the year in this region, which is considered important for mountaineering and trekking. Dhaulagiri Himal (7754 m), Churen Himal (7371 m), Puntha Himachuli (7249 m), Mount Putha Himachuli (7246 m), Mukot Himal (6638 m), Kanjirova Himal (6221 m), These include the Danphe Shell (6103 m) and the Arani Ko Chuli (6034 m) and the Numla Bagla Pass, at an altitude of over 5,000 meters, and the ever-snow-covered mountain ranges.
Alpine area:
It is a major branch of the Himalayan region. The region has high plateaus and ranges. This area is covered with snow in winter and melts in summer. This area is very important as a step area. The people of this region live according to the weather and move their flocks up and down. The people here wear thick woolen and woolen clothes for warmth and keep sheep, goats, etc. People's life here is relatively difficult. Especially in this area, the famous herb Yarsagumba is also found. Especially Dho Upatyaka, Tinje Upatyaka, She-Gumba, Foksundo Lake, Suligard Waterfall, Dudhkundali, Jagadulla Lake etc. fall in this area.
Hilly area
This area covers an area of 1525 m to 3660 m above sea level from the banks and valleys of major rivers. Most of the settlements are in the southwestern part of the district on the banks of Thulivheri and Sani Bheri rivers and in small hilly areas. The area is covered with dense forests and fertile arable land. Dunai, Jufal, Majhaphal, Tripurakot, Pahada, Liku, Sun, Lha, Kalika, Narku, Sarmi, Rimi, Kaigaun etc. are the major places of this region. Although the life of the people here is more normal than elsewhere, the living standard of the people has not been able to rise due to lack of production and lack of industry and trade. Agriculture and animal husbandry are still the main occupations of the people of this district.
3. Air and water
Climate, temperature and rainfall
Climate: - Lekali and temperate
Head temperature: - Maximum 200, minimum -100
Rainfall: - Annual average 499 ml.
4. Rivers, lakes and ponds
Thulivheri and Sanivheri are the main rivers flowing out of the district. The origin of Thulivheri is Putha Himal and the origin of Saniveri is Jagadulla Lake. Other rivers include Foksundo, Rigmo, Rupgard, Chhalgard, Chugard and many other small rivers. The district also has Foksundo Lake, Jagadulla Lake, Dudhkundali Lake, Chamkuni Lake as well as small ponds and ponds.
5. Biodiversity
Tundra, temperate, localDue to the wide variation of climate and short distances, the district has a wide variety of flora and fauna from tropical to mountainous regions. Due to the diversity of climate and topography, out of more than 1000 species of flora, 21 species are native to more than 800 species of zebras, more than 46 species of mammals, more than 250 species of birds, reptiles and amphibians are found in and around She-Foksundo National Park. False pine, Chilaune, Laligurans, Uttis, Nilo pine are found in the hills and valleys of the district while Khasru, Bhojpatra, Gobre pine, Thingre pine, Dhupi pine, various other species of Chimal Gurans, Sunakhari species are found in Lekali and Himalayan regions. Autumn angular plants of non-flowering plants are also found in this area. Medicinal and endangered plants like Lauth Salla, Atish, Cotton Flower, Padamchal, Bikh, Niramsi, Jatamasi, Zingamaro Poison, Kutki, Dalechuk, Panchaule, Satuwa, Banalsun, Gandharani, Sugandhawal, Yarsagumba, Guchhichyau are the property of this district. Rich in biodiversity, the district is also known for its red pandas (Habre), snow leopards, Himalayan Thar, musk deer, brown wolves, wild dogs, wild cats, fauros and Tibetan rabbits. Found at an altitude of up to 4,500 meters, these animals are protected by the Government of Nepal. Other attractions in the district include the brown wolf, snow leopard, musk deer, Tibetan rabbit, blue sheep (noir) as well as the protected birds such as scarecrow, munal, kaliz and chyankhura, which are listed as protected animals by the National Parks and Wildlife Act, 2029. The area is home to 12 endangered and endangered species of birds, including vultures, eagles, and vultures. The district is equally important for bird study, research and bird tourism due to the species of birds such as bone-eating, mountain vulture, snowflake in Kongma and Himalayan Piura.
6. Religious, cultural and historical sites
The district is inhabited by people belonging to different castes, languages, sects and religions. Ward no. Of Tripura Sundari Municipality The Tripura Sundari Temple located at 1, She-Gumba in Saldang of She-Foksundo village, the heritage of religious, cultural and historical sites are in this district.
7. Land use
According to the topographic map, the total area of the district is 7,879 sq. Km. Has been Out of which 31.47% is covered by grass, 59.26% by rock, cliffs, rocks, snow, etc., 7.59% by forest cover and about 30% of forest cover falls within She-Foksundo National Park. Only 0.75% of the area of this district has arable land. Shrubs cover 0.46% of the total area. 68% of the land has a slope of more than 40 degrees.
8. Caste and religion
The district is mainly inhabited by people of Brahmin, Chhetri, Gurung, Magar, Thakali, Dolpo, Damai, Kami and Newar castes. The main spoken languages are Nepali, Tibetan Kham and Kaike. The majority castes in the district are Chhetri, Brahmin Damai, Kami, Newar who practice Hinduism, while the minority castes Gurung and Magar communities practice Buddhism and some communities practice Christianity.
9. Hydropower project
The following small hydropower projects are operating in this district:
-Jarrigard Hydropower Project, Dunai: - 200 kW
-Tripurakot Micro Hydropower Project, Tripurakot: - 21 kW
-Hiraghatta Micro Hydropower Project, Pahada: - 21 KW
-Lhan Micro Hydropower Project, Palang: - 21 kW
-Kalika Micro Hydropower Project, Kalika: - 21 KW
-Eel micro hydro project, eel: - 21 kW
-Narku Micro Hydropower Project, Narku: - 21 kW
-Sarmi Micro Hydropower Project, Sarmi: - 21 KW
-Kuchekhola Micro Hydropower Project, Rimi: - 21 KW
-Foigard Micro Hydropower Project, Kaigaun: - 55 kW
-Ankhekhola Micro Hydropower Project, Reh: - 21 KW
-Pugmokhola Micro Hydropower Project, Foksundo: - 21 kW
9. Media houses and newspapers
There are 2 FM stations in this district. There is a radio, 1 weekly magazine, 1 district post office and 7 area post offices and 15 additional post offices:
-Radio Dolpa FM: 101.4 MHZ
-Radio Tripura FM: 89.6 MHZ
-Himali Suskera Weekly
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