Nuwakot District
नुवाकोट जिल्ला | |
|---|---|
 Valley in Nuwakot | |
 Location of district in province | |
| Country |  Nepal |
| Province | Bagmati Province |
| Admin HQ. | Nuwakot (Bidur Municipality) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Coordination committee |
| • Body | DCC, Nuwakot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,121 km2 (433 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 277,471 |
| • Density | 250/km2 (640/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+05:45 (NPT) |
| Postal Codes | 44900, 44908 |
| Main Language(s) | Nepali, Tamang, Newar, Magar, Sherpa |
| Website | http://www.dccnuwakot.gov.np |
Nuwakot District (Nepali: नुवाकोट जिल्ला), a part of Bagmati Province, is one of the seventy-seven districts of Nepal. The district, with Bidur as its district headquarters, covers an area of 1,121 km2 (433 sq mi) and had a population of 288,478 in 2001 and 277,471 in 2011.[citation needed]
The district contains places of historical significance such as the town of Nuwakot, and the village of Devighat (the death place of Prithvi Narayan Shah) located at the confluence of the Tadi and Trishuli Rivers. Kakani is popular among Nepalese people as a touristic place and picnic spot.[citation needed]