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Surkhet, Nepal

Karnali Pradesh · Nepal

Surkhet is a small town in Karnali Pradesh, Nepal with a population of 0. Elevation: 2,867 ft (874 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

2,867 ft Elevation 874 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
51.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kathmandu Timezone

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About Surkhet

Surkhet

Surkhet District is a district in Karnali Province of mid-western and one of the seventy-seven districts of Nepal. Surkhet is one of the ten districts of Karnali located about 600 kilometres (373 mi) west of the national capital Kathmandu. The district's area is 2,489 square kilometres (961 sq mi). It had 288,527 population in 2001 and 350,804 in 2011 which male comprised 169,461 and female 181,381. Its district headquarters, Birendranagar, is the capital of Karnali Province. It serves as a business hub and document center for Karnali province. According to population, development, road links, landforms, climate, many peoples are migrating here.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain51.7 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation2,867 ft (874 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation2,867 ft (874 m)
Coordinates28.5175°, 81.7787°
TimezoneAsia/Kathmandu
Country🇳🇵 Nepal
State / ProvinceKarnali Pradesh
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation51.7 inches (1,314 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Surkhet

Surkhet is a small town in Nepal (Karnali Pradesh) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 2,867 feet (874 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kathmandu.

Surkhet has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,867 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average71.6°F
33% above Nepal avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,867 ft (874 m)
Area279.6 sq mi (724.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates28.5175°N, 81.7787°W
TimezoneAsia/Kathmandu

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.7"
36% above Nepal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 16.00"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

135 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 29, 2025.

Oct 3, 2023 39 km NE of Dipayal, Nepal M5.7 121 km
Dec 9, 1991 61 km WNW of Jumla, Nepal M5.6 115 km
Nov 27, 2001 55 km NW of Jumla, Nepal M5.5 121 km
Jan 24, 2023 60 km NW of Jumla, Nepal M5.4 119 km
Nov 27, 2001 52 km NW of Jumla, Nepal M5.4 115 km
Jun 2, 1992 25 km NE of Dailekh, Nepal M5.2 54 km
Nov 27, 2001 50 km WNW of Jumla, Nepal M5.1 110 km
Apr 27, 2023 72 km NE of Dipayal, Nepal M5.1 125 km
Oct 20, 1993 55 km NNW of Besisahar, Nepal M5.1 54 km
Jun 28, 2013 48 km NNW of Besisahar, Nepal M5.0 51 km
Aug 23, 2012 37 km NE of Besisahar, Nepal M5.0 89 km
Nov 8, 1996 53 km W of Jumla, Nepal M5.0 93 km
Jul 17, 1994 43 km ESE of Dipayal, Nepal M5.0 81 km
Mar 6, 2013 57 km E of Dailekh, Nepal M5.0 57 km
Jan 9, 2013 65 km NW of Jumla, Nepal M5.0 131 km
Oct 20, 1993 53 km E of Dailekh, Nepal M5.0 55 km
May 5, 2006 27 km NNE of Dipayal, Nepal M5.0 133 km
Apr 21, 2015 46 km SSE of Jumla, Nepal M5.0 73 km
Aug 19, 2022 12 km NE of Dhaurahra, India M4.9 76 km
Jan 2, 1993 21 km SE of Dipayal, Nepal M4.9 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 60°F (15°C) 1.1 in
March 69°F (20°C) 1.0 in
April 78°F (26°C) 0.9 in
May 83°F (28°C) 2.5 in
June 83°F (28°C) 8.2 in Warmest
July 80°F (27°C) 16.0 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 13.2 in
September 78°F (26°C) 8.5 in
October 73°F (23°C) 2.3 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest
December 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in

Surkhet has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 50°F in January to 83°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 55.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.0") and November the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Surkhet

104+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Shree Baldip United Public Secondary School
Surya Jyoti Madyemik Bidhyalaya
Jana Kalyan Primary School
Kalika Primary school
Jana Kalyan Primary School
Shree Laxmi Ma.Vi
Ganesh Primary School
Ne.Ra Pra.vi Sano Khaltakura-school
JanaPrakash Primary School
ChiuriBhir Secondary School
Bishow Kali Adharbhut School
Jiven Jyoti Secondry School Dasharathpur
Ne.Ra Ma.Vi Kuine Pani
primary School Simale
Janak Secoandary School Gamkhola
Pipaltakura school
P.R Boarding School
Shree Nepal Rastriya Adharbhoot Vidhyala, Panditkanla
Shree Chandra Jyoti Primary School, Neptekada
Bishalchowk Model Academy
Shree Jana Samyukta Basic School
Shree Nepal Rastriya Saraswati Primary school
Shree Nepal Rastriya Shiva Primary school
Shree Kalika Primary School
Shree Jana Kalyan Primary school
Peace Land Public United Academy
Shree Adharsha Primary School
Bheri Multiple Campus
Shree Aanada Secondary School
Shree Shiva English Secondary School
Shree Nepal Rastriya Basic School, Nayagau Gumi
Shree Bal Dip United Public Secondary School
Shree Suryajyoti Primary school
Shree Suryajyoti Secondary school
Deuti English Medium Boarding School
Shree Shrijana Primary school
Shree Suryajoti Primary school
Shree Shanti Primary School
Shree Nepal Rastriya Primary School, Simle
Shree Nepal Rastriya Madhyamik Vidhyalaya, Jyamire
Shree Janata Primary School, Subhaghat
Shree Saraswati Primary School, Raike
विद्यालय
Shree Dipendra Prathamik Vidyalaya
Shree Saraswati Ma.Bi. Kadasimta Khanikhola
Shree Bhagawati Adharbhut School
Shree Nepal Rastriya Pra Bi Mungre
Shree Nepal Rastriya Pra.Bi Upallo Khaani
देउती बिधा मन्दिर प्रा लि
श्री शारदा मा बि
छिन्चु इङ्लिश बोर्डिङ स्कुल
श्री दिपेन्द्र आर्धार्भुत बिद्यालय
Shree Shikhar M A Bi
Shree Chandroday Secondary School
Siri Nepal Rastrya Pra Bi.
श्री नेपाल राष्टिय आधारभुत बिद्यालय
Shree Sarswati Basic School
Shree Jana Jana Jyoti U.Ma.Bi Jhingni
Shree Nera Mabi Sanojatri Surkhe
नेपाल राष्ट्रिय प्राथमिक बिद्यालय
Shree Shikhar Secondary School
Shree Nepal Rashtriya Madhyamik School
Shree Deuti Prathamik School Chaukhe
श्री प्रभात मा बि थानिचोर पिपलडाडा
Ganesh Primary School
श्री नेपाल रास्टिय आधारभुत बिधालय
श्री नेपाल रास्टिय प्राथमिक बिधालय
श्री नेपाल राष्ट्रिय प्राथमिक बिधालय
Shree Bhagawoti Prathamik School
Shree Bidhyasagar Prathamik Bidhyalay Santipur
Shree Himalaya Prabi Lamakhali
Shree Laliguras Mavi
Shree Prabhat Prathamik Bidhyalaya Thulojatri
जनजोती विद्यालय
गोल्डेन चान्स अङ्ग्रेजी मिडियम बोडिङ विद्यालय
स्वस्तिक चाईल्ड केयर एण्ड मोन्टेश्वरी स्कुल
Simrik Gyankunj English Boarding School
Shree Ne Ra Aa Bi School Ghariban
होप एकेडेमी
Bidhasagar Academy
Sukhet Litil Flower Academy
Nera Ma Bi Lode
Shree Modern Academy
Me.Ra. Adharbhut Bidhyalaya Tolikhola
राम जानकी बोडिङ स्कुल
Bright Nature Boarding School
Pashupati Ma.vi
Ne. Ra. Pra.Vi. Kuire
Pashupati Pra.vi
Sara Swoti Maa.vi Sim damar
Sahid Smirti Primary School
Dasharath Educational Development Academy
Jiven jyoti Primery school kholtepani
Diamond English GyaanShala
Shanti Shreejana Adharbhut -school
Jana Kalyan Primery School Bagkhor
Sarswoti Secondry School Kalyan
Himalayan Primary School
SiddeShwori Primary School
Ma.Vi Neta -School
Jana Pra.vi Bettada - school
Nera Pra.Vi. SigreDaha - school
Amer Jyoti Primery School Sattale
Nepal Rastriye primery School,Ranagaun
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Radio Stations near Surkhet

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Surkhet

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Regional Musium

Libraries in Surkhet

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Redcross Upashakha office0.0

Farmers Markets in Surkhet

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
BurbeRambe Bazar
Butawalazar marketplace
Gangate market area
Market Area -Chhote
Mildada market place
Narajale Market Area
sayauli bajar
Sayauli Bajar Kalyan
Shahakari Chowk Bazar
Siddarth Chowk Market Place

Hotels in Surkhet

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dolphin Hotel
Gumi krishnanagar surkhet
Gumi surkhet
Gurbhakot Hotel and Restaurant
Hotel Manakamana
Hotel Mk
Namaste Simtali Hotel and Lodge
Sharma hotel

Restaurants in Surkhet

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tapari Chulo

Clinics in Surkhet

16 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gaun Ghar Clinic
Khagendra Polyclinic and Diagnostic Center
Neptekada Khop Kendra
Ramachandra Memorial Health Care Center Pvt. Ltd.
आधारतभू स्वास्थ्य सेवा केन्द्र
आधारतभू स्वास्थ्य सेवा केन्द्र
आधारतभू स्वास्थ्य सेवा केन्द्र, त्रिवेनी
आधारतभू स्वास्थ्य सेवा केन्द्र, फर्सेनी
आधारभुत स्वास्थ्य सेवा केन्द्र
खानीखोला स्वास्थ्य चौकी
भेरिगंगा नगरपालिका आधारभुत स्वास्थ्य केन्द्र
भेरिगङगा पोलिक्लिनिक यन्ड ट्रमा सेन्टर
मनटाडा स्वास्थ्य चौकी
रामघाट स्वास्थ्य चौकी
लेखपराजुल स्वास्थ्य चौकी
शहरी स्वास्थ्य केन्द्र, दोधारा

Veterinaries in Surkhet

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bishal Agrovet
Pashu Sewa Kendra Gumi

Bus Stations in Surkhet

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Botechaur
Mid West Bus Ticket Booking Counter
NP #1002221342

Banks in Surkhet

20 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asha Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited
Bauddha Garmeen Multipurpose Co-oerative Ltd
Birendranagar Saving and Credit Cooperative Society Limited
Deprosc Laghubitta Bittya Sanstha Ltd
Global IME Bank
Jalpa Samudhayik Laghubitta Bitiya Sanstha Limited
Kishan Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited
Kumari Bank Ltd
Meromicrofinance Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited
National Microfinance Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited
NCC Bank
Nepal Rastriya Banijya Bank
NIC Asia Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited
Samata Gharelu Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited
Shree Krishak Prerana Saving and Credit Cooperative LLimited
Shree Mahila Pariwartan Sana Kishan Krishi Sahakari Sanstha
Shree Pavitra Janakalyan Farmers Cooperative Limited
Small Farmers Agriculture Cooperative Limited
Summit Laghubitta Bitiya Sanstha Limited
Surkhet Multipurpose Cooperative Institute Limited

Shopping Malls in Surkhet

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chhinchu Shopping Center

Stadiums & Teams in Surkhet

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Airports Near Surkhet

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nepalgunj AirportKEPMedium Airport
Kamal Bazar AirportSmall Airport
Rukum Chaurjahari AirportRUKSmall Airport
Rukum Salle AirportSmall Airport
Sanfebagar AirportFEBSmall Airport
Surkhet AirportSKHSmall Airport
Tikapur AirportTPUSmall Airport
Tulsipur AirportDNPSmall Airport

Post Offices in Surkhet

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Atirikta Hulak Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Surkhet

24 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Archana Baba Bhawan
Ashish church
Baraha Temple,Ranagaun
Christian Church
Christiya Jyoti Church Gumi
Church
Deuti Bajai Temple Kalyan
Devi mandir
Gangamala Deuti Bajai Temple
Grace Way Church
Jyoti Church
Kalika Mandir
Khristian Jeevan Jyoti Church
kuldeuta Mandir
Lekbeshi mahan anugraha church
Naba jivan Shanti Church
Naba jiwan A.G church
NabaJeevan Church
Nawa siyon Church
Naya Khrristian Church
Sadguru Bhawan
Shivalaya Mandir
Shree Singh Bahini Durga Mandir
Temple

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kathmandu

🇳🇵 About Nepal

Capital Kathmandu
Population 28,087,871
Area 140,800 km²
GDP (USD) $41,047,772,331
GDP per capita $1,382
HDI 0.601
Life expectancy 70.4 years
Internet users 55.8%
Urban population 66.5%
Currency NPR (Rupee)
Languages Nepali
Calling code +977
TLD .np
Driving side left

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What is the weather like in Surkhet?

Surkhet has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 326 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 51.7 inches.

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