Mandandeupur
Mandandeupur
मण्डनदेउपुर नगरपालिका | |
|---|---|
| Country | Nepal |
| Province | Bagmati Province |
| District | Kavrepalanchok District |
| Established | 10 March 2017 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Tok Bahadur Waiba |
| • Deputy Mayor | Vishnupani Nepal |
| Area | |
• Total | 89.0 km2 (34.4 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 30,381 |
| • Density | 341/km2 (880/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:45 (NST) |
| Website | mandandeupurmun |
Mandandeupur (Nepali: मण्डनदेउपुर) is a municipality in Kavrepalanchok District of Bagmati Province of Nepal.[1] It was established in 2017 by merging seven former village development committees: Baluwapati Deupur, Gairibisauna Deupur, Nayagaun Deupur, Mahadevsthan Mandan, Chandeni Mandan, Jaisithok Mandan, and Jyamdi Mandan.[2]
Demographics
According to the 2021 Nepal census, the municipality has a total population of 30,381 living in 7,924 households. The population consists of 14,853 (48.9%) males and 15,528 (51.1%) females. The average household size is 3.83 persons. The literacy rate for the municipality stands at 72.64%, with male literacy at 81.71% and female literacy at 64.05%.[3]
At the time of the 2011 Nepal census, the population was 32,768. The primary languages spoken were Nepali (61.4%), Tamang (27.2%), Danuwar (5.1%), and Newar (4.9%). In terms of religion, 69.7% were Hindu, 26.6% Buddhist, 1.7% Prakriti, and 1.6% Christian.[4]
Economy
The economy of Mandandeupur is predominantly agrarian, focused on subsistence farming and increasingly on commercial agriculture. The municipality operates under the slogan "Deupur and Mandan – Agriculture and Tourism," highlighting its primary economic pillars.[5] The municipality is a significant regional producer of:
- Coffee: The region is recognized for high-quality Himalayan coffee beans. Kavrepalanchok is a major coffee-producing district, and Mandandeupur hosts several coffee-producing cooperatives that focus on organic production for international markets.[6]
- Dairy: Mandandeupur is a leader in milk production within the district. In 2022, 24 cooperatives in the municipality received significant government subsidies for producing over 4.7 million litres of milk annually.[7]
- Commercial Agriculture: In 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) launched Nepal's first "Four Betters Model Village" in Mandandeupur to improve agricultural productivity and food security through technological innovation.[8]
International relations
Mandandeupur maintains formal international partnerships to promote exchange in agriculture and mountain tourism.
Sister city
- Fujinomiya, Shizuoka, Japan (established 23 March 2025)[9]
The partnership focuses on the exchange of high-altitude farming technology and sustainable tourism management, effectively linking the regions of Mount Fuji and the Himalayas.
References
- ^ "Mandandeupur (Municipality, Nepal) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". City Population. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ "About Us". Mandandeupur Municipality. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ "Mandandeupur Municipality Profile". Edusanjal. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ NepalMap Statistics [1]
- ^ "Tourism Profile: Mandandeupur Municipality". Mandandeupur Municipality. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ Dhakal, C.K. (2018). "Coffee Production in Kavre and Lalitpur Districts, Nepal". Journal of Nepal Agricultural Research Council. 4: 72–78. doi:10.3126/jnarc.v4i1.19692.
- ^ Timalsina, Kedar (11 July 2022). "51 cooperatives in Kavre receive Rs. 29.2 million grant on dairy". The Rising Nepal. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ "FAO in Nepal launches first 'Four Betters Model Village' in Mandandeupur". FAO. 28 January 2025. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ RSS (23 March 2025). "Mandandeupur and Japan's Fujinomiya city formally establish sisterly relations". The Rising Nepal. Retrieved 10 March 2026.