Bagmati province

Area 13.79%(20,300 sq.km.)

Population 20.87%(5,529,452 according to census
2068 BS)
No. of districts 13(Dolakha, Ramechhap, Sindhuli,
Kavrepalanchowk, Sindhupalchowk,
Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Chitwan,
Makwanpur, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur,
Kathmandu)
Capital Hetauda
Provincial Chief Bishnu Prasad Prasain
Chief Minister Dormani Poudel
Socio-Cultural Environment
.Main inhabitants: The main majority of mountain regions belongs to the
Bhote and Sherpa whereas Newars are major inhabitants of the Kathmandu valley.
Tharu, Dalit, Magar, Tamang, Jirel, Brahmin, Chhetri, Dashnami, Chepang, etc.
are
living residing in this province.
Economic and Development Activities
 Agriculture, tourism, trade, manufacturing, service, etc. are
the major occupation of the people.
 It has made advancement in the educational institutions,
excavation of mines, tourism industries, etc.
 Most of the infrastructures are developed here than other
provinces.
 More opportunities for employment, commercialized
agriculture, etc. contribute a large portion in the GDP of the
country.
 Developed provinces having many industries and factories.
 Production of sugar in Nepal currently meets only about 50
percent of domestic demand, with the deficiency being made
up with imports from India.
 Prospect of development
. Possibilities of preserving and promoting religious sites in this province.
. Opportunities of attractive employment.
. There is a high prospect of industrial development.
. National development projects will support more in the development of
this province.