Tikapur () is a Municipality in Kailali District in Sudurpashchim Province of Nepal that was established in January 1997. Tikapur Municipality was further expanded on 10 March 2017 through merger with the two former Village development committees Narayanpur and Dansinhapur. It lies on the bank of Karnali River.
Demographics At the time of the 2011 Nepal census, Tikapur Municipality had a population of 76,940. Of these, 41.2% spoke Tharu, 36.3% Nepali, 16.4% Achhami, 1.6% Doteli, 1.5% Magar, 0.7% Hindi, 0.6% Bhojpuri, 0.5% Maithili, 0.2% Dadeldhuri, 0.2% Dailekhi, 0.2% Newar, 0.1% Jumli, 0.1% Raji, 0.1% Tamang, 0.1% Thakali, 0.1% Urdu and 0.1% other languages as their first language.NepalMap Language
In terms of ethnicity/caste, 41.8% were Tharu, 22.6% Chhetri, 10.5% Hill Brahmin, 7.8% Kami, 4.2% Thakuri, 3.4% other Dalit, 3.1% Magar, 2.1% Damai/Dholi, 0.6% Sanyasi/Dasnami, 0.5% Lohar, 0.5% Musalman, 0.4% Mallaha, 0.4% Newar, 0.4% Sarki, 0.3% Badi, 0.2% Kurmi, 0.1% Gurung, 0.1% Kathabaniyan, 0.1% Kumal, 0.1% Meche, 0.1% Rai, 0.1% Rajbanshi, 0.1% Raji, 0.1% Tamang, 0.1% other Terai, 0.1% Thakali, 0.1% Thami and 0.1% others.NepalMap Caste
In terms of religion, 94.6% were Hindu, 4.0% Christian, 0.8% Buddhist, 0.5% Muslim and 0.1% others.NepalMap Religion
In terms of literacy, 67.1% could read and write, 2.3% could only read and 30.6% could neither read nor write.NepalMap Literacy
Tikapur is 3rd largest city in Sudurpashchim Province after Dhangadhi and Bhimdutta (formerly Mahendranagar).
Transportation Tikapur Airport is an out-of-service airport that lies in Tikapur.
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Mayoral Election Party Votes Status ALISH Ale Dangaura 6969 Elected
Deputy Mayor Election Party Candidate Votes StatusCPN Maoist Khadak Bahadur Shah (खडक बहादुर शाह) 7955 Elected
Climate
References
External links UN map of the municipalities of Kailali District