Mahakali Zone
Former Administrative Zone of Nepal
Mahakali is one of the fourteen zones located in the Far-Western Development Region of Nepal, covering an area of 6,205 km2 in the most western part of the country. It stretches along Nepal's far western border with India, marked by the Kali River or Mahakali River, which originates from Limpiyadhura, a disputed location for whether or not the Tri-country border point of Nepal and India with China. Source: Wikipedia
| Area of Mahakali Zone | 6,948.3 km² |
| Population | 1.3 million |
| Male Population | 596,129 (47.2%) |
| Female Population | 667,688 (52.8%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +2,810.3% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +116.3% |
| Median Age | 19.6 years |
| Male Median Age | 18.2 years |
| Female Median Age | 20.9 years |
| Timezone | Nepal Time |
Map of Mahakali Zone
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 43,425 | 302,827 | 584,182 | 1,263,816 |
| Population Density | 6.25 / km² | 43.6 / km² | 84.1 / km² | 181.9 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 116.3% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahakali Zone | +2,810.3% | +317.3% | +116.3% |
| Nepal | +115% | +52% | +20.2% |
Median Age
Median Age: 19.6 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Male) | Median Age (Female) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahakali Zone | 19.6 years | 18.2 years | 20.9 years |
| Nepal | 21.5 years | 20.4 years | 22.6 years |
Population By Age and Gender
Mahakali Zone Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 74,575 | 70,895 | 145,471 |
| 5-9 | 86,940 | 82,990 | 169,931 |
| 10-14 | 93,108 | 91,499 | 184,607 |
| 15-19 | 68,196 | 77,052 | 145,248 |
| 20-24 | 43,174 | 65,684 | 108,859 |
| 25-29 | 35,450 | 53,184 | 88,634 |
| 30-34 | 32,603 | 43,923 | 76,526 |
| 35-39 | 31,421 | 39,675 | 71,096 |
| 40-44 | 28,112 | 32,550 | 60,662 |
| 45-49 | 24,546 | 26,593 | 51,140 |
| 50-54 | 21,551 | 21,795 | 43,346 |
| 55-59 | 17,891 | 18,119 | 36,010 |
| 60-64 | 16,869 | 19,968 | 36,838 |
| 65-69 | 12,450 | 13,749 | 26,199 |
| 70-74 | 9,141 | 9,896 | 19,037 |
| 75-79 | 45 | 51 | 97 |
| 80-84 | 32 | 37 | 69 |
| 85 Plus | 25 | 29 | 55 |
Population Density
Population Density: 181.9 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahakali Zone | 1.3 million | 6,948.3 km² | 181.9 / km² |
| Nepal | 28.6 million | 147,655.4 km² | 193.4 / km² |
Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1960 to 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 28,315 | n/a | n/a |
| 1970 | 34,718 | 22.6% | 6,403 |
| 1990 | 302,827 | 195.3% | 134,054 |
| 2000 | 584,182 | 92.9% | 281,355 |
| 2020 | 1,359,290 | 52.5% | 387,554 |
| 2030 | 1,535,566 | 13% | 176,276 |
| 2040 | 1,684,639 | 9.7% | 149,073 |
| 2050 | 1,803,792 | 7.1% | 119,153 |
| 2060 | 1,875,457 | 4% | 71,665 |
| 2070 | 1,895,940 | 1.1% | 20,483 |
| 2080 | 1,874,093 | -1.2% | -21,847 |
| 2090 | 1,815,876 | -3.1% | -58,217 |
| 2100 | 1,739,470 | -4.2% | -76,406 |
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
3. [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Top Districts in Mahakali Zone
Districts in Mahakali Zone
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baitadi District | 1,491.4 km² | 239,852 | 416.5 / mi² |
| Dadeldhura District | 1,499.7 km² | 142,752 | 246.5 / mi² |
| Darchula District | 2,339.7 km² | 134,992 | 149.4 / mi² |
| Kanchanpur District | 1,617.4 km² | 746,221 | 1,194 / 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 |
| Janakpur Zone | 9,648 km² | 2.8 million | 747.8 / 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 |
| 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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