Nepal: Vital Stats
NEPAL
Basic Facts
Official name Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal ( Since 2008)
Capital Kathmandu
Area 147,181 sq km
Population 28,901,790 (2007 estimate)
Form of government
Recent Transition from Hindu Kingdom to Secular Republic/Interim Constitution/ Constitution Assembly 2008
Head of the State: President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav
Head of the Government: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda”
Type of the Government: Maoist-led Coalition Government
Population Composition:
Hindu 85 percent
Buddhist 8 percent
Muslim 4 percent
Christian 1.5 percent
Other 1 percent
Ethnic groups: Newar, Bihari, Tibetan, Gurung, Magar, Tamang, Thakali, Bhutia, Rai, Limbu, Sherpa
Languages: Nepali (official), Maithili, Newari, Tamang, Bhojpuri, Rai, Gurung, almost 20 other languages divided into numerous dialects
English fairly understood in urban places
Religious affiliations: Secular Republic (Abolition of Hindu Monarchy in 2008)
Largest cities, with population
Kathmandu 671,846 (2001 estimate)
Birātnagar 166,674 (2001 estimate)
Lalitpur 162,991 (2001 estimate)
Pokhara 156,312 (2001 estimate)
Bīrganj 112,484 (2001 estimate)
Other Stats:
Population growth rate 2.13 percent (2007 estimate)
Population density 202 persons per sq km (2007 estimate)
Urban/rural distribution Share urban 16 percent, rural 84 percent (2005 estimate)
Health and Education
Life expectancy
Total 60.6 years Female 60.3 years Male 60.8 years (2007 estimate)
Literacy rate
Total 47.5 percent Female 29.9 percent Male 64.7 percent (2005 estimate)
November 12, 2008 at 16:34
the given information is very usefull
November 12, 2008 at 16:36
please provide stats on envirnomental info aswell
November 13, 2008 at 07:08
Hey Chandan & Sabita, you must be school students, aren’t you? Thanks a lot for your appreciation. In fact, the info above have been collected from encyclopedias, & other sources. I only updated some outdated info to address the major political & administrative changes that Nepal went through in 2008. However, your comments have encouraged me to take it seriously & research more.
December 31, 2008 at 17:27
where did you get bihari as ethnic group of Nepal?
January 1, 2009 at 04:27
dear sanjju,
it may be debatable. But, it’s on the Encarta Encyclopedia-2008 CD ROM.
January 14, 2009 at 06:18
Vital Stat…
nice topic and gr8 stats mate. hope you update it timely too. cheers.
January 14, 2009 at 07:31
Thanks Rahul, i’ve searched the net & updated the stats accordingly. Kindly suggest if you’ve any idea.
January 15, 2009 at 04:57
If you are mentioning “Bihari” as a ethinic group of Nepal satirically, it could be a reason. But this is not satire. You are giving a fact about Nepal. For your information, Bihar is a state in India. The world ” Bihari” is related to Bihar state of India. Person who lives in Bihar is Bihari. How can you prove that Bihari is ethnic group of Nepal or have you been bribed by India. If it is mistake and you dont have this knowledge , it is high time to correct your mistake and study more about Nepal first then to write blog. Look, gentle man, when the people surrounding you know this fact, the situation might turn to severe direction if it provokes some one. Beware! This time is transient for Nepal. Any time any thing may happen.
Your blog must not misguide the reader. Readers are the one who can judge you ultimately.
January 15, 2009 at 05:09
hey Rayan, so you r warning me? lol
But you didn’t read my earlier reply in which i mentioned the source. Plz check out that first, & then let’s discuss the matter thoroughly.
August 31, 2010 at 18:23
this is not sufficient.. I think so.
August 25, 2011 at 04:57
I really like your blog and Nepal is such a beautiful country full of wonderful people
May 22, 2012 at 23:27
Thx for information.
December 14, 2012 at 10:19
madharchod….how come you call us BIHARI ?? we are MADHESHI.
and this ethnic group is biggest in our nation. 50% of our nation = Madheshi.