Janakpur Zone
Former Administrative Zone of Nepal
Janakpur is one of the fourteen zones of Nepal, reaching from the Indian border in the south to the Tibetan border in the north and Sagarmatha Zone in the east and Bagmati and Naryani Zones in the west.
The headquarters of Janakpur Zone and its main city is Janakpur. Close to the Indian border, it is a historic city of Hinduism. The city was believed to be the capital city of King Janaka, the father in law of Lord Rama, the son of the then king of Ayodhya, Dasharatha. The city was then called 'Mithila Nagari'. The name of this zone is related to the historic King Janaka and his capital Janakpur. Source: Wikipedia
| Area of Janakpur Zone | 9,648 km² |
| Population | 2.8 million |
| Male Population | 1,371,311 (49.2%) |
| Female Population | 1,414,502 (50.8%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +803.9% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +3.9% |
| Median Age | 20.7 years |
| Male Median Age | 19.7 years |
| Female Median Age | 21.7 years |
| Timezone | Nepal Time |
Map of Janakpur Zone
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 308,203 | 1,525,195 | 2,682,142 | 2,785,808 |
| Population Density | 31.9 / km² | 158.1 / km² | 278.0 / km² | 288.7 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 3.9% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janakpur Zone | +803.9% | +82.7% | +3.9% |
| Nepal | +115% | +52% | +20.2% |
Median Age
Median Age: 20.7 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Male) | Median Age (Female) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janakpur Zone | 20.7 years | 19.7 years | 21.7 years |
| Nepal | 21.5 years | 20.4 years | 22.6 years |
Population By Age and Gender
Janakpur Zone Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 150,542 | 146,327 | 296,870 |
| 5-9 | 195,179 | 188,218 | 383,397 |
| 10-14 | 201,957 | 194,934 | 396,892 |
| 15-19 | 147,951 | 139,243 | 287,195 |
| 20-24 | 97,258 | 116,567 | 213,825 |
| 25-29 | 87,174 | 111,243 | 198,417 |
| 30-34 | 76,443 | 98,523 | 174,966 |
| 35-39 | 79,111 | 90,856 | 169,968 |
| 40-44 | 72,217 | 76,167 | 148,384 |
| 45-49 | 63,391 | 63,614 | 127,005 |
| 50-54 | 55,828 | 51,381 | 107,210 |
| 55-59 | 46,189 | 43,754 | 89,943 |
| 60-64 | 43,016 | 42,236 | 85,252 |
| 65-69 | 32,151 | 30,268 | 62,419 |
| 70-74 | 22,799 | 21,077 | 43,877 |
| 75-79 | 50 | 42 | 92 |
| 80-84 | 31 | 28 | 59 |
| 85 Plus | 25 | 25 | 51 |
Population Density
Population Density: 288.7 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janakpur Zone | 2.8 million | 9,648 km² | 288.7 / km² |
| Nepal | 28.6 million | 147,655.4 km² | 193.4 / km² |
Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1600 to 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1600 | 58,465 | n/a | n/a |
| 1700 | 70,157 | 1.8% | 1,169 |
| 1800 | 86,508 | 2.1% | 1,635 |
| 1900 | 120,834 | 3.4% | 3,432 |
| 1910 | 128,583 | 6.4% | 7,749 |
| 1920 | 142,741 | 11% | 14,158 |
| 1930 | 155,476 | 8.9% | 12,735 |
| 1940 | 169,347 | 8.9% | 13,871 |
| 1950 | 184,447 | 8.9% | 15,100 |
| 1960 | 219,619 | 19.1% | 35,172 |
| 1970 | 269,637 | 22.8% | 50,018 |
| 1990 | 1,525,195 | 137.8% | 627,779 |
| 2000 | 2,682,142 | 75.9% | 1,156,947 |
| 2020 | 3,081,684 | 7.2% | 199,771 |
| 2030 | 3,650,002 | 18.4% | 568,318 |
| 2040 | 4,150,097 | 13.7% | 500,095 |
| 2050 | 4,567,942 | 10.1% | 417,845 |
| 2060 | 4,881,767 | 6.9% | 313,825 |
| 2070 | 5,067,996 | 3.8% | 186,229 |
| 2080 | 5,136,787 | 1.4% | 68,791 |
| 2090 | 5,092,277 | -0.9% | -44,510 |
| 2100 | 4,979,316 | -2.2% | -112,961 |
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2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
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Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Top Districts in Janakpur Zone
Districts in Janakpur Zone
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhanusha District | 1,188.7 km² | 740,314 | 1,612 / mi² |
| Dolakha District | 2,146.6 km² | 167,193 | 201.7 / mi² |
| Mahottari District | 1,000.7 km² | 652,309 | 1,688 / mi² |
| Ramechhap District | 1,564.2 km² | 182,639 | 302.4 / mi² |
| Sarlahi District | 1,263.7 km² | 770,747 | 1,579 / mi² |
| Sindhuli District | 2,484.1 km² | 272,610 | 284.2 / mi² |
Other Zones in Nepal
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagmati Zone | 9,418.4 km² | 4.9 million | 1,350 / mi² |
| Bheri Zone | 10,072.4 km² | 1.6 million | 414.1 / mi² |
| Dhaulagiri Zone | 8,226.7 km² | 456,830 | 143.8 / mi² |
| Gandaki Zone | 12,324 km² | 1.4 million | 297.8 / mi² |
| Karnali Zone | 21,378.5 km² | 327,909 | 39.7 / mi² |
| Kosi Zone | 9,584.9 km² | 3.1 million | 826.2 / mi² |
| Lumbini Zone | 8,919.1 km² | 2.8 million | 824.2 / mi² |
| Mahakali Zone | 6,948.3 km² | 1.3 million | 471.1 / mi² |
| Mechi Zone | 8,163.4 km² | 1.4 million | 436.8 / mi² |
| Narayani Zone | 8,400.6 km² | 3.3 million | 1,025 / mi² |
| Rapti Zone | 11,039.3 km² | 1.4 million | 331.9 / mi² |
| Sagarmatha Zone | 10,737.7 km² | 2.1 million | 504.7 / mi² |
| Seti Zone | 12,795 km² | 1.7 million | 334.4 / mi² |
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