Koshi Province: A Data Overview

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Koshi Province

Geography

Province 1 lies between 860 1′ & 880 3′ East longitude and 280 2′ & 260 3′ North latitude. It has an area of 25,905sq.km out of which 17.16% land is covered by forest. It is bordered by India in the east and south and Bagmati Province and Province 2 in the west, while big mountains towards China segregate the north side. Two major points of topographic importance lies in the Province – Kechana Kawal (Jhapa) 67m above sea level in southeastern Terai and Mt. Sagarmatha 8,848 m, the highest peak in the world located at Solukhumbu in north eastern Himalayas.

Topographically, the province can be divided into four main regions starting from the North, viz. 1) The Himalayan Region and Inner Himalayas, 2) The Sub-Himalayas or the mountainous region, 3) The valley basin, Dun or Inner Terai, and 4) The Low plain region – Terai.

• The Himalayan region, comprising 40.29% of the Province land surface, is sparsely inhabited. The highest peaks of the Himalayas like Sagaramatha (29028ft. /8848m), Kanchanjunga (28,208 ft./8,586m), Lhotse (27,809 ft./ 8,516m), Yalungkang (8,505m), Makalu (8463m), Choyu (8201m) lie along the northern border.
• The Hill region comprises 33.53% of Province land area.
• The Inner Terai region comprises 7.96% of Province land area. Similarly,
• The Terai region comprises 18.21% of the total Provincial land area. The terai zone ranges in altitude of less than 610 meters with most of the fertile land and dense forest the country.
Apart from the ecological divisions, administratively there are 14 Districts. As per the new constitutional provision there are 137 local governments composed of 1 metropolitan city, 2 sub-metropolitan cities, 46 municipalities and 88 sub-municipalities with 1157 wards with 6043 elected members.

CLIMATE

Province 1 has climatic variations, which is associated with the diverse nature of its topography and altitude pronounced by dry and wet monsoon seasons. Province 1 has an average rainfall of between 110-300 mm in Terai and inner Terai, 27.5-230mm in mid and high mountains and 15-20mm in Himalayan region.

Climatically, Province 1 may be divided into three types

Subtropical: The Terai, the Inner Terai and lower foothills gave a sub-tropical climate. The temperature ranges from 200 c to 250 c. Average annual rainfall in this area is in between 110 to 300cm.

Temperate: The area between the Mahabharat range and Himalayas has a temperate climate, the temperature varies between 100 C and 200 C. Average rainfall is about 27.5 to 230 cm.

Alpine: The Himalayas and Inner Himalayas have an Alpine, Dry & Arid type of climate. The temperature is 30 to 100. The average annual rainfall is 15-20cm and in the higher regions precipitation is in the form of snow.

SOCIAL AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY

There are 123 spoken languages and 125 ethnic/caste groups in Nepal. Among various languages spoken there are 93 spoken languages in Province 1. Majority of population speak Nepali (42.7%) as their mother toungue. Many other linguistic groups like Maithili (11.2%), Limbu (7.3%), Tharu (3.9%), Bantawa (2.9) are inhabited in the province. Ethnically there are 122 ethnic groups in the province. The largest group is Chettri (14.8%) followed by Hilll Brahmins (12.1%), Rai (11.3%), Limbu (8%), Tamangs (4.7%) etc. In terms of religious population, 67% are Hindu predominantly followed by Kirat (17%), Buddism (9.2%) and Islam (3.2%). Out of the total population of the province (4534943) 60% of the population are residing in the urban area.

ECONOMY

As per Economic Survey (2018/19), Province 1 contributes 15% to national GDP. Nepal has commenced system of measuring GDP by provinces from fiscal year 2018/19. Accordingly, it is estimated to have a growth rate of 6.5 in the fiscal year 2018/19. Population under absolute poverty here is 12.4% and multi dimensional poverty rate is 19.7%. According to Nepal labor force survey (2017/18) unemployment rate in the province is 10.2%.

There are 535 commercial banks, 161 development banks and 39 finance companies and their branches. Similarly, there are 228 life and 115 non life insurance companies and their branches in the province.

Agriculture is the mainstay of province economy, providing a livelihood for three-fourths of the population and accounting 38% of GDP. Industrial activity mainly involves the processing of agricultural produce including jute, sugarcane, tobacco, and grain. There are 714 industries registered under department of industry. Out of total number of industries Agriculture and forestry industry shares the highest number i.e. 114 (15.96%). Province 1 contributes 22% to the total paddy production of Nepal. Similarly, maize production in the province contributes 29.3% of national production.

Province 1 has considerable scope for exploiting its potential in hydropower and tourism. It has a large hydro potentiality of 34000 MW. Out of total potentiality only 193.2 MW of hydropower is generated up to mid July 2018/19. Similarly, province collects the highest amount (52.4%) of revenue from mountaineering.

 

Policies and Programmes for fiscal year 2078/79

Rs. 32469200000

Budget for fiscal year 2078/79

Province Overview

 

 

IndicatorsValue
Geography
Area (sq.km)25905
CapitalBiratnagar
Administrative Division
Districts14
Metropolitan City1
Sub-Metropolitan City2
Municipality46
Gaun Palika88
Total No. of Wards1157
Voters (2074)
Total voters3347384
Male1699800
Female1647567
TG23
Constituenties28
Demography
Population (2021)4534943
Male2166536
Female2368407
Sex Ratio (M/F)90.32
Total Household991750
Average Household Size4.59
Population Density (persons/sq.km)210.5
Population by Type of Local Unit
Metropolitan City214663
Sub-Metropolitan City278222
Municipality2147061
Gaun Palika1859946
note: percentage as of total population of the province
Under 14 Population (%)
Population 15-59 yrs (%)
Elderly Population 60+ (%)
Annual Growth Rate (%)
Household by Ownership of House (2011)
Own865693
Rented96068
Household using wood/firewood as type of cooking fuel664953
Household using Electricity as type of cooking fuel30752
Household with access to safe drinking water*436316
Household with access to Toilet Facilities687220
Household without access to Toilet Facilities300349
Household with access to Internet15715
Household with access to Mobile Phone647167
Household with access to Radio508239
Household with access to Television385638
Household with access to Electricity for lighting 652770
Household by Type of Foundation of House
Household with Mud bonded bricks/stone as foundation of house339653
Household with Cement bonded bricks/ stone as type of foundation of house138197
RCC with pillar89901
Wooden pillar351228
Household with Female ownership in
Both house
& land
137048
Land only125410
Neither house nor land723423
Socio-Economic Indicators
Literacy (%) (NMICS 2019)
Total
Male
Female
Number of Schools (Public) 2018/19
L_Basic5377
U_Basic2168
Basic5395
Secondary1178
Higher Secondary521
Number of Schools (Private)
L_Basic1294
U_Basic922
Basic1300
Secondary654
Higher Secondary121
Number of Students (Public)
L_Basic388015
U_Basic218412
Basic
Secondary135681
Higher Secondary96848
Number of Students (Private)
L_Basic177824
U_Basic81022
Basic
Secondary39488
Higher Secondary13095
NER 2018/19
L-Basic96.9
U_Basic93.4
Basic95.2
Secondary72.5
Higher Secondary24.8
Agriculture (FY 017/18)
Production of Major Cereal Crops (MT)2017/18
Paddy1108605
Maize747684
Wheat188680
Production of Major Cash Crops (MT) 2017/18
Oil Seed47492
Potato920923
Sugarcane364486
Production of Pulses40469
Production of Spices145080
Production of Vegetables (MT)840310
Productio of Milk (MT)416337
Production Eggs in number (000) 288959
Production of Fish (Kg)7384627
Meat Production (MT)66583
Production of Wool (MT)55181
Production of Fruits (MT)
Citrus Fruits#65313
Winter Fruits**22725
Summer Fruits***147871
Annual Sales of Chemical Fertilizers (017/18)57785
Health Service****
Number of Hospitals18
Primary health care center (PHCC)41
Health Care Centers648
Female Health Care Volunteer8578
Road Connectivity
Total Road Length## (Km)2389.08
Population Influenced per Km of Road26813
Road Density (Km/100 sq.km)161

Local Governments in Data

MunicipalitiesDistrictsArea (sq.km)PopulationSchoolsHospitalsDetails
Arjundhara Municipaltiy Jhapa109.786020558-View More
Barahachettra MunicipalitySunsari222.097740759-View More
Belaka Municipality Udaypur3444238667-View More
Belbari Municipality Morang70.16589246-View More
Bhadrapur Municipality Jhapa96.3565533611View More
Bhojpur Municipality Bhojpur151.5127204501View More
Biratnagar Metro City Morang76.99214663771View More
Birtamod Municipality Jhapa78.248187878-View More
Chainpur Municipality Sankhuwasabha223.692730864-View More
Chaudandigadhi Municipality Udaypur283.784857471-View More
Damak Municipality Jhapa70.867510251-View More
Deumai Municipality Illam191.633293760-View More
Dhankuta Municipality Dhankuta110.836619571View More
Dharan Sub Metro City Sunsari192.321208041421View More
Dharmadevi Municipality Sankhuwasabha132.821823541-View More
Duhabi Municipality Sunsari76.675621649-View More
Gauradaha Municipality Jhapa149.865303350-View More
Haleshi Tuwachung MunicipalityKhotang280.172953289-View More
Illam Sub Metro City Illam173.3248536821View More
Inaruwa Municipality Sunsari77.9263593691View More
Itahari Sub Metro City Sunsari93.78140517162-View More
Kankai Municipality Jhapa80.984014130-View More
Katari Municipality Udaypur424.89561461061View More
Khandbari Municipality Sankhuwasabha122.7831177621View More
Laligurans Municipality Terhathum90.271693435-View More
Letang Municipality Morang119.233205350-View More
Madi Municipality Sankhuwasabha110.11447037-View More
Mahalaxmi MunicipalityDhankuta129.392480057-View More
Mai Municipality Illam246.113257661-View More
Mechinagar Municipaltiy Jhapa192.85111737100-View More
Myanglug Municipality Terhathum100.2119659381View More
Pakhribas Municipality Dhankuta144.292207841-View More
Panchkhapan Municipality Sankhuwasabha148.031752142-View More
Pathari Sanischare Municipality Morang79.816113250-View More
Phidim Municipality Panchthar192.549201891View More
Phungling Municipality Taplejung125.5726406611View More
Ramdhuni Municipality Sunsari91.695172228-View More
Rangeli Municipality Morang111.7852013461View More
Ratuwamai Municipality Morang142.155538063-View More
Diktel Rupakot Municipality Khotang246.51469031001View More
Shadananda Municipality Bhojpur241.153160667-View More
Shivasatakshi Municipality Jhapa145.876459663-View More
Siddhicharan Municipality Okhaldhunga167.8827995581View More
Solududhkunda MunicipalitySolukhumbu538.0920399731View More
Sunawarshi Municipality Morang106.45075859-View More
Sundarharaicha Municipality Morang110.168051875-View More
Suryodaya Municipality Illam252.525670797-View More
Triyuga Municipality Udaypur547.43875571191View More
Urlabari Municipality Morang74.6254696521View More

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Literacy Rate (%)

Per Capita Income (USD)

Economic Growth Rate (%)

Sector-wise Data Overview of Koshi Province

Data Source: Distribution and Consumer Management Directorate; NEA
Data Source: Nepal Labor Force Survey III

Fast Facts of Koshi Province

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4534943

Total Population

51.3%

Household with Access to Internet

992445

Total Household

88.5%

Popn with Access to Electricity

598316

Urban Population

28.5%

Child Marriage Before 18 (women)

783595

Agriculture Land

83.6%

Ownership of Mobile Phone

10.2%

Unemployment

858961

Electricity Consumers

78.4%

Birth Registration

1140 Km

Black topped Road (SSRN/2018)

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