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Sudurpashchim Province
This province is located in the far- Sudurpashchim Province
western part of the country. The Area 13.27% (19,539 sq. km.)

recently released map of Nepal Population 9.63% (2,552,517 according to
census 2068 BS)
has covered Limpiyadhura and 9 (Bajura, Bajhang, Doti, Achham,
Lipulek in this province. Southern No. of Dis tricts Darchula, Baitadi, Dadeldhura,
part of it is affected by the hot wind Kanchanpur, Kailali)
called ‘Loo’ during summer. There No. of Local 88 (Rural Municipalities: 54,

is enough rainfall during winter Levels Municipalities: 33, Sub-Metropolitan
Cities: 1 and Metropolitan City: 0)
caused by the winter monsoon. Headquarters Godawari
Sub-tropical evergreen forest in the
south, deciduous forest in the middle and alpine
forest in the north are found here. This province
consists of three geographical regions: mountain
region, hilly region and Terai region. Api and Saipal
are the popular mountains of this province.
People belonging to Brahmin, Thakuri, Chhetri, Api Mountain
Tharu, Dalit etc caste and ethnic groups are the
main inhabitants of this province. Badhimalika,
Shaileshwari, Urgatara, etc are the important
religious sites located here. This province is rich
in culture. Gaura Parva and Deuda dance are the
typical culture of this province but are popular
throughout the country. Shuklaphanta National Park

There is sufficient production of food crops in this province. Paddy, wheat,
millet, barley, maize, oilseed, etc are produced in large volume. Tanakpur
barrage and Pancheshwar multipurpose project are the ongoing project, and
West Seti, a project of national pride is also going to be implemented here soon.
Shuklaphanta and Khaptad National Parks are added attraction for the tourists.
Dadeldhura, Sanphebagar, Tikapur, Attariya, Silgadhi, Dhangadhi, Bhimdutta
Nagar, etc are the major trade centers located in this province. Agriculture,
service, trade, tourism, etc are the main economic activities of the people but
still many people from here go to India for employment.

Key Terms
Destination : the place to which someone or something is going or being sent
Excavation : act of making hollow by removing the inner part
Fishery : the occupation or industry of catching or rearing fish
Plenty : sufficient
Note to the teacher: Make the students share information regarding geological condition of the provinces
where they come from. And also give them the knowledge regarding the other provinces.

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