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| Deleted: <strong>Sindhupalchok District</strong> (Nepali: <em>सिन्धुपाल्चोक</em>) lies in the eastern Himalaya of Nepal’s <strong>Bagmati Province</strong>. The district stretches from high mountain ridges to deep river valleys and connects Kathmandu Valley with the Nepal–China frontier at <strong>Kodari</strong> via the historic <strong>Araniko Highway</strong><span class="ref" data-source="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Araniko_Highway" data-title="Araniko Highway" data-published="n/a" data-retrieved="03 Oct 2025"></span>. Its administrative center is <strong>Chautara Sangachokgadhi</strong>.
| Added: </script><strong>Sindhupalchok District</strong> (Nepali: <em>सिन्धुपाल्चोक</em>) lies in the eastern Himalaya of Nepal’s <strong>Bagmati Province</strong>. The district stretches from high mountain ridges to deep river valleys and connects Kathmandu Valley with the Nepal–China frontier at <strong>Kodari</strong> via the historic <strong>Araniko Highway</strong><span class="ref" data-source="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Araniko_Highway" data-title="Araniko Highway" data-published="n/a" data-retrieved="03 Oct 2025"></span>. Its administrative center is <strong>Chautara Sangachokgadhi</strong>.
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Deleted: <h3 style="text-align:center; margin:0 0 10px; font-size:1.2em;">Sindhupalchok District</h3>
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| Deleted: Chautara town, headquarters of Sindhupalchok, Nepal
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| Unchanged: <tr><th>Province</th><td>Bagmati Province</td></tr> | Unchanged: <tr><th>Province</th><td>Bagmati Province</td></tr> |
| Unchanged: <tr><th>Headquarters</th><td>Chautara Sangachokgadhi</td></tr> | Unchanged: <tr><th>Headquarters</th><td>Chautara Sangachokgadhi</td></tr> |
| Unchanged: <tr><th>Major Rivers</th><td>Bhotekoshi, Sunkoshi, Indrawati</td></tr> | Unchanged: <tr><th>Major Rivers</th><td>Bhotekoshi, Sunkoshi, Indrawati</td></tr> |
| Unchanged: <tr><th>Key Highway</th><td>Araniko Highway (Kathmandu–Kodari)</td></tr> | Unchanged: <tr><th>Key Highway</th><td>Araniko Highway (Kathmandu–Kodari)</td></tr> |
| Unchanged: <tr><th>Border</th><td>China (Tibet) to the north</td></tr> | Unchanged: <tr><th>Border</th><td>China (Tibet) to the north</td></tr> |
| Unchanged: <tr><th>Notable Towns</th> | Unchanged: <tr><th>Notable Towns</th> |
| Deleted: <td><a href="/wiki/Chautara">Chautara</a>, | |
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Deleted: <a href="/wiki/Bahrabise">Bahrabise</a>,
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| Deleted: <a href="/wiki/Melamchi">Melamchi</a>, | |
| Deleted: <a href="/wiki/Kodari">Tatopani/Kodari</a></td> | |
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| | Added: Tatopani/Kodari |
| Unchanged: </tr> | Unchanged: </tr> |
| Unchanged: <tr><th>Municipalities</th><td>12 (3 urban, 9 rural)</td></tr> | Unchanged: <tr><th>Municipalities</th><td>12 (3 urban, 9 rural)</td></tr> |
| Unchanged: <tr><th>Postal Code</th><td>45300</td></tr> | Unchanged: <tr><th>Postal Code</th><td>45300</td></tr> |
| Unchanged: <tr><th>Official Website</th><td><a href="https://www.sindhupalchok.gov.np" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sindhupalchok.gov.np</a></td></tr> | Unchanged: <tr><th>Official Website</th><td><a href="https://www.sindhupalchok.gov.np" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sindhupalchok.gov.np</a></td></tr> |
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| Unchanged: <h2>Geography & Location</h2> | Unchanged: <h2>Geography & Location</h2> |
Deleted: <p>The district sits between the <strong>Bhotekoshi</strong> and <strong>Sunkoshi</strong> basins, with the Indrawati system draining the south. Northern elevations approach the <strong>Jugal Himal</strong> range, while market towns like <strong>Bahrabise</strong> occupy river terraces and hillsides near the highway corridor<span class="ref" data-source="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sindhupalchok_District" data-title="Sindhupalchok District — Overview" data-published="n/a" data-retrieved="03 Oct 2025"></span>.</p>
| Added: The district sits between the <strong>Bhotekoshi</strong> and <strong>Sunkoshi</strong> basins, with the Indrawati system draining the south. Northern elevations approach the <strong>Jugal Himal</strong> range, while market towns like <strong>Bahrabise</strong> occupy river terraces and hillsides near the highway corridor<span class="ref" data-source="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sindhupalchok_District" data-title="Sindhupalchok District — Overview" data-published="n/a" data-retrieved="03 Oct 2025"></span>.</p>
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| Unchanged: <h2>People & Language</h2> | Unchanged: <h2>People & Language</h2> |
Deleted: <p>Sindhupalchok is home to diverse communities including <strong>Tamang</strong>, <strong>Sherpa</strong>, <strong>Newar</strong>, <strong>Chhetri</strong>, and <strong>Brahmin</strong>, among others. Nepali serves as a lingua franca alongside local languages such as Tamang and Sherpa. According to the most recent national census, the district’s population is in the <strong>hundreds of thousands</strong> with settlements clustered along river valleys and road-linked ridgelines<span class="ref" data-source="https://cbs.gov.np/" data-title="Central Bureau of Statistics Nepal — Census Portal" data-published="2021" data-retrieved="03 Oct 2025"></span>.</p>
| Added: <p>Sindhupalchok is home to diverse communities including <strong>Tamang</strong>, <strong>Sherpa</strong>, <strong>Newar</strong>, <strong>Chhetri</strong>, and <strong>Brahmin</strong>, among others. Nepali serves as a lingua franca alongside local languages such as Tamang and Sherpa. According to the most recent national census, the district’s population is in the <strong>hundreds of thousands</strong> with settlements clustered along river valleys and road-linked ridgelines<span class="ref" data-source="https://cbs.gov.np/" data-title="Central Bureau of Statistics Nepal — Census Portal" data-published="2021" data-retrieved="03 Oct 2025"></span>.
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| Unchanged: <h2>Economy</h2> | Unchanged: <h2>Economy</h2> |
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| Unchanged: <li><strong>Agriculture:</strong> Maize, paddy, millet, potatoes and vegetables are widely cultivated on hillside terraces.</li> | Unchanged: <li><strong>Agriculture:</strong> Maize, paddy, millet, potatoes and vegetables are widely cultivated on hillside terraces.</li> |
| Unchanged: <li><strong>Trade & Transport:</strong> The <strong>Kathmandu–Kodari</strong> route supports cross-border commerce and logistics<span class="ref" data-source="https://dor.gov.np" data-title="Department of Roads, Government of Nepal" data-published="n/a" data-retrieved="03 Oct 2025"></span>.</li> | Unchanged: <li><strong>Trade & Transport:</strong> The <strong>Kathmandu–Kodari</strong> route supports cross-border commerce and logistics<span class="ref" data-source="https://dor.gov.np" data-title="Department of Roads, Government of Nepal" data-published="n/a" data-retrieved="03 Oct 2025"></span>.</li> |
| Unchanged: <li><strong>Labor Mobility:</strong> Out-migration to Kathmandu and overseas labor markets contributes significant remittances.</li> | Unchanged: <li><strong>Labor Mobility:</strong> Out-migration to Kathmandu and overseas labor markets contributes significant remittances.</li> |
| Unchanged: <li><strong>Tourism:</strong> Whitewater rafting on the <strong>Bhotekoshi</strong>, trekking near the Jugal Himal, hot springs at <strong>Tatopani</strong>, and adventure sports including the famed bungy site attract visitors<span class="ref" data-source="https://www.welcomenepal.com/plan-your-trip/rafting-in-nepal.html" data-title="Nepal Tourism Board — Rafting" data-published="n/a" data-retrieved="03 Oct 2025"></span>.</li> | Unchanged: <li><strong>Tourism:</strong> Whitewater rafting on the <strong>Bhotekoshi</strong>, trekking near the Jugal Himal, hot springs at <strong>Tatopani</strong>, and adventure sports including the famed bungy site attract visitors<span class="ref" data-source="https://www.welcomenepal.com/plan-your-trip/rafting-in-nepal.html" data-title="Nepal Tourism Board — Rafting" data-published="n/a" data-retrieved="03 Oct 2025"></span>.</li> |
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| Unchanged: <h2>Infrastructure & Projects</h2> | Unchanged: <h2>Infrastructure & Projects</h2> |
| Unchanged: <p>The <strong>Araniko Highway</strong> is the district’s backbone, linking towns to Kathmandu and the northern border<span class="ref" data-source="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Araniko_Highway" data-title="Araniko Highway" data-published="n/a" data-retrieved="03 Oct 2025"></span>. The <strong>Melamchi Water Supply Project</strong> diverts snow-fed waters toward Kathmandu Valley, representing one of Nepal’s most consequential urban water schemes<span class="ref" data-source="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melamchi_Water_Supply_Project" data-title="Melamchi Water Supply Project" data-published="n/a" data-retrieved="03 Oct 2025"></span>.</p> | Unchanged: <p>The <strong>Araniko Highway</strong> is the district’s backbone, linking towns to Kathmandu and the northern border<span class="ref" data-source="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Araniko_Highway" data-title="Araniko Highway" data-published="n/a" data-retrieved="03 Oct 2025"></span>. The <strong>Melamchi Water Supply Project</strong> diverts snow-fed waters toward Kathmandu Valley, representing one of Nepal’s most consequential urban water schemes<span class="ref" data-source="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melamchi_Water_Supply_Project" data-title="Melamchi Water Supply Project" data-published="n/a" data-retrieved="03 Oct 2025"></span>.</p> |
| Unchanged: <h2>Education</h2> | Unchanged: <h2>Education</h2> |
| Unchanged: <p>Sindhupalchok hosts a network of community and private schools and colleges. Notable institutions include <strong>Shree Bachchhala Devi Higher Secondary School (Bahrabise)</strong> and campuses in <strong>Chautara</strong>, alongside technical and vocational centers serving rural municipalities<span class="ref" data-source="https://edusanjal.com/" data-title="Edusanjal — School & College Directory" data-published="n/a" data-retrieved="03 Oct 2025"></span>.</p> | Unchanged: <p>Sindhupalchok hosts a network of community and private schools and colleges. Notable institutions include <strong>Shree Bachchhala Devi Higher Secondary School (Bahrabise)</strong> and campuses in <strong>Chautara</strong>, alongside technical and vocational centers serving rural municipalities<span class="ref" data-source="https://edusanjal.com/" data-title="Edusanjal — School & College Directory" data-published="n/a" data-retrieved="03 Oct 2025"></span>.</p> |
| Unchanged: <h2>Culture & Festivals</h2> | Unchanged: <h2>Culture & Festivals</h2> |
| Unchanged: <p>Festivals reflect the district’s cultural mosaic — <strong>Lhosar</strong> in Tamang communities, <strong>Dashain</strong> and <strong>Tihar</strong> among Hindus, and local jatras in Newar settlements. Handicrafts, communal feasts, and monastic traditions shape the social calendar.</p> | Unchanged: <p>Festivals reflect the district’s cultural mosaic — <strong>Lhosar</strong> in Tamang communities, <strong>Dashain</strong> and <strong>Tihar</strong> among Hindus, and local jatras in Newar settlements. Handicrafts, communal feasts, and monastic traditions shape the social calendar.</p> |
| Unchanged: <h2>Disaster & Resilience</h2> | Unchanged: <h2>Disaster & Resilience</h2> |
| Unchanged: <p>Sindhupalchok was among the hardest-hit districts during the <strong>2015 Gorkha Earthquake</strong>, suffering extensive loss and damage. Reconstruction has focused on resilient housing, school retrofits, bridges, and slope stabilization, coordinated with national and provincial agencies<span class="ref" data-source="https://www.ndrrma.gov.np/" data-title="National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA)" data-published="n/a" data-retrieved="03 Oct 2025"></span><span class="ref" data-source="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_2015_Nepal_earthquake" data-title="2015 Nepal Earthquake" data-published="n/a" data-retrieved="03 Oct 2025"></span>.</p> | Unchanged: <p>Sindhupalchok was among the hardest-hit districts during the <strong>2015 Gorkha Earthquake</strong>, suffering extensive loss and damage. Reconstruction has focused on resilient housing, school retrofits, bridges, and slope stabilization, coordinated with national and provincial agencies<span class="ref" data-source="https://www.ndrrma.gov.np/" data-title="National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA)" data-published="n/a" data-retrieved="03 Oct 2025"></span><span class="ref" data-source="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_2015_Nepal_earthquake" data-title="2015 Nepal Earthquake" data-published="n/a" data-retrieved="03 Oct 2025"></span>.</p> |
| Unchanged: <h2>Places of Interest</h2> | Unchanged: <h2>Places of Interest</h2> |
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| Unchanged: <li><strong><td><a href="/wiki/Bahrabise">Bahrabise</a>:</strong> Highway-side market hub on the Bhotekoshi corridor.</li> | Unchanged: <li><strong><td><a href="/wiki/Bahrabise">Bahrabise</a>:</strong> Highway-side market hub on the Bhotekoshi corridor.</li> |
| Unchanged: <li><strong>Tatopani / Kodari:</strong> Border gateway and historic trade point with hot springs<span class="ref" data-source="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kodari" data-title="Kodari" data-published="n/a" data-retrieved="03 Oct 2025"></span>.</li> | Unchanged: <li><strong>Tatopani / Kodari:</strong> Border gateway and historic trade point with hot springs<span class="ref" data-source="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kodari" data-title="Kodari" data-published="n/a" data-retrieved="03 Oct 2025"></span>.</li> |
| Unchanged: <li><strong>Melamchi Valley:</strong> Scenic river valley tied to the national water-supply project<span class="ref" data-source="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melamchi_Water_Supply_Project" data-title="Melamchi Water Supply Project" data-published="n/a" data-retrieved="03 Oct 2025"></span>.</li> | Unchanged: <li><strong>Melamchi Valley:</strong> Scenic river valley tied to the national water-supply project<span class="ref" data-source="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melamchi_Water_Supply_Project" data-title="Melamchi Water Supply Project" data-published="n/a" data-retrieved="03 Oct 2025"></span>.</li> |
| Unchanged: <li><strong>Jugal Himal Trails:</strong> Alpine trekking routes with village homestays.</li> | Unchanged: <li><strong>Jugal Himal Trails:</strong> Alpine trekking routes with village homestays.</li> |
| Unchanged: </ul> | Unchanged: </ul> |
| Unchanged: <h2>See also</h2> | Unchanged: <h2>See also</h2> |
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| Deleted: <li><a href="/wiki/shree-bachchhala-devi-higher-secondary-school">Shree Bachchhala Devi Higher Secondary School</a></li>
| Added: <li><a href="/wiki/shree-bachchhala-devi-higher-secondary-school/">Shree Bachchhala Devi Higher Secondary School</a></li>
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| Deleted: <li><a href="/wiki/Kodari">Kodari</a></li> | |
Deleted: <li><a href="/wiki/Melamchi">Melamchi</a></li>
| Added: <li><a href="/wiki/nepal/">Nepal</a></li>
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