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Dhankutā, Nepal
Koshi · Nepal
Dhankutā is a small city in Koshi, Nepal with a population of 22,084. Elevation: 3,898 ft (1,188 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Dhankutā
Dhankuta is a hill town and the headquarters of Dhankuta District in Koshi Province in Eastern Nepal. According to 2011 Nepal census, it has population of 26,440 inhabitants.
People
Climate
| Population | 22,084 |
| Population Density | 545 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,898 ft (1,188 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.9833°, 87.3333° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kathmandu |
| Country | 🇳🇵 Nepal |
| State / Province | Koshi |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.4 inches (1,406 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Dhankutā
Dhankutā is a small city in Nepal (Koshi) with a population of 22,084. The city sits at an elevation of 3,898 feet (1,188 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kathmandu.
Climate in Dhankutā
Dhankutā has an average annual temperature of 20.2°C (68°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.7°C), the coldest is Jan (13.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 864 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 71.7°F |
| 33% above Nepal avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,898 ft (1,188 m) |
| Area | 40.5 sq mi (104.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 545/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.9833°N, 87.3333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kathmandu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2023 | SOUTH LHONAK LAK, SIKKIM | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 55 | 146 km |
| 1934 | BIHAR-NEPAL, GANGES RIVER | Earthquake | - | 10,600 | 62 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 9.8 in | Warmest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 13.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 7.9 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Dhankutā has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 58°F in January to 80°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 55.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.7") and December the driest (0.3").
Colleges & Universities in Dhankutā
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| BASANTA MULTIPLE COLLEGE | College | - | , |
Schools in Dhankutā
55+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pole Star Academy English School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Ghana madhyamik | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Dharmodaya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Deuraali Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Deuraali Madhyamik Bidhyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Deep Jyoti English Boarding School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Chuliban Prathamik Vidyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Chaturbhuj Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Chandra Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Bageshwor Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Baal kalyan Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Baal Kalyaan Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Aadharbhut Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Salleri Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Gyanopaarjan Aadhurbhut Bidhyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Nissan Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Nilgiri (Don Bosco) Boarding School | - | - | - | - |
| Nijaamati Residential School | - | - | - | - |
| Manakamana Secondary Boarding School | - | - | - | - |
| Laligurans English Boarding School | - | - | - | - |
| Eastern Star English Boarding School | - | - | - | - |
| Disney World Boarding School | - | - | - | - |
| Dhankuta English Secondary Boarding school | - | - | - | - |
| Dhankuta Bahumukhi Campus | - | - | - | - |
| Saipatri S.B. School | - | - | - | - |
| Chanchala Devi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bachala Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Deurali Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Ratna Sarswati Pra.bi | - | - | - | - |
| Gokundeshwor Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bal Sansar Higher Sec. B. School | - | - | - | - |
| Dip English Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| विद्यालय | - | - | - | - |
| Uttarpaani Prabhidhik Sikshyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Tulsi Meher Higher Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shri shrimaan Tanka Madhyamik Bidhyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Shri Aatmara Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shri Triveni Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Thaani Aadharbhut Bidhyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Tamor Valley Secondary Boarding School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Singhadevi Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Siddhadevi Prathamik Bidhyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Lower Gokundeshwar H. S. School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Model English School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Margeshwori Prathamik Bidhyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Margeshwori Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Madhuganga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Kaushika Aadharbhut School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Jwaladevi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Jimi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Janta Rastriya Aadharbhut Bidhyalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Janta Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Janakalyan Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Jal Kanya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Hile Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Dhankutā
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Malda (IN) | - | MP3 |
Museums in Dhankutā
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Province Museum | ||||
| province museum, dhankuta | ||||
| Sangson |
Farmers Markets in Dhankutā
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bihibare Hatiya | |||||
| Dhankuta Bazar |
Hotels in Dhankutā
18 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Dhankutā
40 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Dhankutā
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Dhankutā
9 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Dhankutā
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Dhankutā
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Dhankutā
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Dhankutā
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Dhankutā
23 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Dhankutā
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Dhankutā
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Biratnagar Airport | BIR | Medium Airport |
| Taplejung Airport | TPJ | Medium Airport |
| Tenzing-Hillary Airport | LUA | Medium Airport |
| Bhadrapur Airport | BDP | Small Airport |
| Bhojpur Airport | BHP | Small Airport |
| Kangel Danda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Khanidanda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lamidanda Airport | LDN | Small Airport |
| Phaplu Airport | PPL | Small Airport |
| Rajbiraj Airport | RJB | Small Airport |
| Thamkharka Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tumling Tar Airport | TMI | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Dhankutā
56 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Aaitabare devithan | |
| AG church | |
| Bachhala Tatha Gaiya Devithan | |
| Bakrakunda Pancheshwor Mahadev Thaan | |
| Believers church | |
| Bhimsen Mandir | |
| Bich Gumba | |
| Bishraanti Mandir | |
| Chanchala Devi mandir | |
| Choling Gumba | |
| Dhankuta Baptist Church | |
| DIPIKA KUTANIPISANI MIL | |
| Ganesh Temple | |
| Ganesh Temple | |
| Gangajamuna Jaleshwor Mandir | |
| Gayatri Shwar Mahadev | |
| Hile Church | |
| Jal Kunda Devithan | |
| Jalakanya Devi mandir | |
| Jalkhanda Devithan |
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What is the population of Dhankutā?
Dhankutā has a population of 22,084 residents and is located in Nepal. The population density is 545 people per square mile, spread across 40.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Dhankutā?
Dhankutā has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.4 inches.