Introduction
Nepal’s federal structure (2015 Constitution) includes 7 provinces and 77 districts. Knowing the largest and smallest districts by area and population is key for Loksewa’s general knowledge section. Mnemonics simplify memorization for exam success.
Nepal’s Federal Structure
- Provinces: 7 provinces, 77 districts, 753 local governments.
- Constitutional Basis: Schedules 5–9 define powers.
- Relevance: Essential for geography and federalism questions.
Province-Wise Largest and Smallest Districts
| Province | Mnemonic | Largest by Area | Smallest by Area | Largest by Population | Smallest by Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Province 1 | ताते मोते | ताप्लेजुङ (3,646 sq.km) | तेह्रथुम (679 sq.km) | मोरङ (~965,370) | तेह्रथुम (~101,577) |
| Province 2 | सम सप | सप्तरी (1,363 sq.km) | महोत्तरी (1,002 sq.km) | सर्लाही (~769,729) | पर्सा (~601,017) |
| Province 3 | सिभ कार | सिन्धुपाल्चोक (2,542 sq.km) | भक्तपुर (119 sq.km) | काठमाडौं (~1,744,240) | रसुवा (~43,300) |
| Province 4 (Gandaki) | गोप काम | गोरखा (3,610 sq.km) | पर्वत (494 sq.km) | कास्की (~492,098) | मनाङ (~6,538) |
| Province 5 (Lumbini) | दान रुरु | दाङ (2,955 sq.km) | नवलपरासी (सुस्ता पश्चिम) (634 sq.km) | रूपन्देही (~880,196) | रूकुम (पूर्व) (~53,184) |
| Province 6 (Karnali) | डोरु सुडो | डोल्पा (7,889 sq.km) | रूकुम (पश्चिम) (1,213 sq.km) | सुर्खेत (~350,804) | डोल्पा (~36,700) |
| Province 7 (Sudurpashchim) | बबै कैदा | बझाङ (3,422 sq.km) | बैतडी (1,519 sq.km) | कैलाली (~775,709) | दार्चुला (~133,274) |
Exam-Focused Notes
- Key Figures: 7 provinces, 77 districts; population based on 2011 Census.
- Mnemonics: ताते मोते, सम सप, सिभ कार, गोप काम, दान रुरु, डोरु सुडो, बबै कैदा.
- Common Questions: Largest/smallest districts, federal structure, constitutional provisions.
- Source: Provided mnemonics; 2011 Census; web sources.
Preparation Tips
- Memorize mnemonics for quick recall of districts.
- Study area and population figures for key districts.
- Understand federal structure and constitutional basis (Schedules 5–9).
- Review past Loksewa questions on geography.
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