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Dhankuta धनकुटा
Dhankuta (धनकुटा) is one of Nepal's 77 districts, in Koshi Province. Its headquarters is Dhankuta. It covers 891 km² and is home to 150,599 people — 169 per km², making it the 37th most densely populated district in the country. It borders Bhojpur, Morang, Panchthar, Sankhuwasabha, Sunsari, Tehrathum and Udayapur.
Dhankuta district at a glance
| Nepali name | धनकुटा |
| Province | Koshi (कोशी), capital Biratnagar |
| Headquarters | Dhankuta |
| Area | 891 km² — 71st largest of 77 |
| Population | 150,599 — 59th of 77 |
| Density | 169 per km² — 37th of 77 |
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- Area
- 891 km²
- Population
- 150,599
- Density
- 169/km²
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