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Dārchulā, Nepal
Sudurpashchim Pradesh · Nepal
Dārchulā is a small city in Sudurpashchim Pradesh, Nepal with a population of 18,317. Elevation: 6,309 ft (1,923 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Dārchulā
Khalanga is a town and the district headquarters of the Darchula District in the Sudurpashchim Province of Nepal. It is part of the Mahakali Municipality in the Mahakali Zone. The town is located on the bank of Mahakali River and the border with Dharchula District of Uttarakhand state, India. The town on the Indian side of the border also has similar name called Dharchula.
People
Climate
| Population | 18,317 |
| Population Density | 237 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,309 ft (1,923 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.8300°, 80.5500° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kathmandu |
| Country | 🇳🇵 Nepal |
| State / Province | Sudurpashchim Pradesh |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 67.5 inches (1,715 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Dārchulā
Dārchulā is a small city in Nepal (Sudurpashchim Pradesh) with a population of 18,317. The city sits at an elevation of 6,309 feet (1,923 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kathmandu.
Climate in Dārchulā
Dārchulā has an average annual temperature of 6°C (43°F). The hottest month is Jul (13.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 898 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above Nepal avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,309 ft (1,923 m) |
| Area | 77.1 sq mi (199.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 237/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.8300°N, 80.5500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kathmandu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 16.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 16.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in |
Dārchulā has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 49°F in January to 72°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 67.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.7") and November the driest (0.5").
Colleges & Universities in Dārchulā
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| setigaun multiple campuse | University | - | , |
| बिणेस्वर खेल मैदान | University | - | , |
Schools in Dārchulā
43 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| श्री हिमालय सिद्दनाथ आधारित नौगाड 1 गोफा दार्चुला | - | - | - | - |
| श्री भवानी आ बि | - | - | - | - |
| श्री लटिनाथ माध्यमिक विद्यालय नौगाड 3 खार दार्चुला | - | - | - | - |
| श्री सल्लेधार आधारभुत विद्यालय नौगाड 1 सल्ला दार्चुला | - | - | - | - |
| श्री पासरौल आधारभुत विद्यालय नौगाड 3 देउलाड दार्चुला | - | - | - | - |
| श्री पानीधारा आधारभुत विद्यालय नौगाड 2 दल्लेख दार्चुला | - | - | - | - |
| श्री मालिकार्जुन आधारभुत विद्यालय नौगाड 6 सल्याड | - | - | - | - |
| श्री मालिकार्जुन आधारभुत विद्यालय नौगाड 6 एगरभगे दार्चुला | - | - | - | - |
| श्री भवानी आधारभुत विद्यालय नौगाड 6 धुलीगडा | - | - | - | - |
| श्री दुर्गा भवानी आधाभुत विद्यालय नौगाड 6 धुलीगडा | - | - | - | - |
| श्री केदारीस्वरी मा बि सुन्डमुन्ड नौगाड 2 दार्चुला | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Bhumiraj Secondry School | - | - | - | - |
| श्री परमेस्वरी आभारभुत विद्यालय नौगाड 2 पन्खाए | - | - | - | - |
| श्री गणेश आधारभुत विद्यालय | - | - | - | - |
| श्री ताराकोट आधारभुत विद्यालय नौगाड जामिर दार्चुला | - | - | - | - |
| श्री भुमीराज आधारभुत विद्यालय नौगाड 6 खालीडाडा दार्चुला | - | - | - | - |
| श्री डाडाबाग आधारभुत विद्यालय नौगाड 2 तल्ला सुन्डमुन्ड | - | - | - | - |
| श्री सिद्दनाथ आधारभुत विद्यालय नौगाड 2 | - | - | - | - |
| श्री देबी आधारभुत विद्यालय गडिगाड नौगाड 6 दार्चुला | - | - | - | - |
| श्री कृष्ण आधारभुत विद्यालय नौगाड 2 चौरीगाउ | - | - | - | - |
| श्री समैजी आधारभुत विद्यालय परिगाउ नौगाड 6 धुलीगडा | - | - | - | - |
| श्री मेलगैरा बालबिकास केन्द्र नौगाड 6 धुलीगडा पनढुङा | - | - | - | - |
| New Modern Boarding school Galphai | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Sarsiti Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree sarshoti basic school | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Mohati Mahila Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree malikarjun primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Shree himalaya secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Durga Latinath Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree bumaraj basic school | - | - | - | - |
| Shree bhawani baselevel school | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Alkapuri secondari school | - | - | - | - |
| Oxford International Academy School Darchula | - | - | - | - |
| Shree topinath basic school | - | - | - | - |
| Malikarjun basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Maklarjun Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Mahendra model Secondry School | - | - | - | - |
| Darchula Public School Khalanga Darchula | - | - | - | - |
| Darchula Multiple Campus | - | - | - | - |
| Chhapari basic School Chhapari | - | - | - | - |
| Asian Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Amtikar public school | - | - | - | - |
| देबेस्वरी आ बि कैदमकोट | - | - | - | - |
Hotels in Dārchulā
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Dārchulā
9 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Dārchulā
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ali Pulan Airport | APJ | Medium Airport |
| Baitadi Airport | BIT | Small Airport |
| Bajhang Airport | BJH | Small Airport |
| Darchula Airport | DAP | Small Airport |
| Pithoragarh Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sanfebagar Airport | FEB | Small Airport |
| Silgadi Doti Airport | SIH | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Dārchulā?
Dārchulā has a population of 18,317 residents and is located in Nepal. The population density is 237 people per square mile, spread across 77.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Dārchulā?
Dārchulā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.5 inches.