Friends in this lesson i am giving you information about bhojpur district in the eastern region of nepal.If you want to get complete information about bhojpur district then do not forget to read this lesson completely. Bhojpur district is an easyern hilly district of nepal.This geographical structure of this district is made up large mountain.If we talk about the area of this district this district extends from north to south.The average length of this district is about 93 kilometers and average width is about 35 kilometers. Bhojpur district is one of the 14 districts of the koshi province of eastern nepal. Bhojpur district has an area of about 1507 square kilometers.According to bikram sambat 2078 the population of the district is 157923.The highest point of this district is about 4153 meters.Similarly the lowest point of this district is 153 meters.The bhojpur district is bordered by dhankuta and sankhuwashabha districts to the east,khotang district to the west,sankhuwashabha district again to the north-east, sankhuwasabha district to the north-west and udayapur to the south. Bhojpur district has a literacy rate of 78.9% and sex ratio of 1019 females per 1000 males.Bhojpur came into existence after the division of that administrative region into 14 zones and 75 districts in bikram sambat 2018.Before the division into 14 zones and 75 districts this district was under the sagarmatha region. After that from bikram sambat 2032 this district came under the koshi region.There are different opinions about how the district was named. According to one legend the district was earlier known as siddhipur. Therefore it is said that the district was named after the famous religious place siddhipur in this district.It is said that when king prirthvi narayan shah attacked and conquered the kirant kingdom.After that prathvi narayan shah hosted a grand feast in celebration of the victory.while hosting the grand feast there was leftover food.Therefore the remaining food was burried in this place.The name of this place is made up of two words.The name bhojpur comes from the the words leftover food from the feast goven by prithvi narayan shah during his victory celebration and buried that leftover food there.In nepali the food prepared for a victory procession is called a bhoj and the act of covering up the leftover food from that feast is called pur.Thus the name the place was bhojpur because the leftover food from the feast was buried there.There are various theories about how bhojpur got its name. According to these theories it is said to be derived from the birch tree found in the himalayan or the local language called in bhojpatra tree. Similarly it is said that the name of this dosyrict bhojpur gradually changed from bhojpstra tree to bhojpur.Becsusr there are abundant bhojpatra trees in the forests of the high hilly areas of this disyrict.It is said that the name of bhojpur is derived from the bhojpatra trees.
When describing the natural features of bhojpur district the geographical features range from approximately 153 meters to 4153 meters above sea level.Bhojpur district can be generally devided into 3 parts.the first of them is the lekali or high region of a mountain division.The mountain ranges from the himalayan renge in the north fall under the lekali or high region of a mountain division. The section is at an altitude of about 1500 meters to 4153 meters above sea level and is connected to the himalayan region in the north through the salpa bhanjyang over the mayam hills.The hilly section is included under the second section.Thid section covers more then half of the bhojpur district.The elevation of this section ranges from about 1200 meyers to 2500 meters and the areas is cut by small and large rivers and streams.Tyamke hill,mayam hill,rapchak,nimchowk, sawane hill,birod hill are famous in this district.The third section of bhojpur district includes the taar or flat ground section.In the flat ground or taar srction of this district the flat ground of valleys formed by small and large rivers cutting through the mountainous parts form about 153 meyers to 1200 meters are included in this section.The taars scattered onthe districtinclud banj banya taar, paani taar,paudel taar,bokhim taar, kriti taar,narkhe taar,mayam taar, bause taar,sikhim taar,halunj taar, majhi taar,rani taar,maksin taar, jagan taar,kamale taar,etc.The main taars of bhojpur district include kharkali taar,daske taar,devi taar,kamale taar, shiva taar etc.While describing the natural heritage and heritage of bhojpur district large rivers and streams are included.Among them the main one are arun rives,sunkishi river,bikuwa river,irkhuwa river,jhuki puwa,chintalung river,kawa,khahare, newasukhe,balkhu,bakhere,khukuwa, risuwa river etc.Therefore if we talk about the lakes and ponds of bhojpur district then silpa pokhari or pond, panchkanya pokhari or pond,hans pokhari or pond,changre pokhari or pond,bhavisya bakta pokhari or pond etc are the najor ones.There ara a significant number of some major small and large waterfalls in bhojpur district.These waterfalls have made bhojpur district a tourist destination. Bhojpur district which has a hilly terrain has a number of small waterfalls.Among the tall and large waterfalls the waterfall on the chirkhuwa river is the largest and tallest waterfall in bhojpur district. Among other waterfalls there are bugu and jukhim waterfalls while naga waterfall in baikunthe etc.are famous.
Although bhojpur district is mostly a holly area there are some tourist places.Some of the major tourist places are as follows.Bhojpur market is a major tourist place in this district.Bhojpur market is also the headquarters of bhojpur district.It is at an altitude of about 1540 meters above sea level.This market is located on the top of the hill so you can easily see the view from all sides.Since it is located on an open hill where you can see all the views from all sides of the market it proves that it is suitable to be call a fort or base from a natural,administrative and physical point of view.The famous religious site of the district the temple of siddhakali goddess is located at the head of this bhojpur market.There is a cave near the temple.Local say that this cave reaches taksar market.Since there is a temple of shiva inside this cave this cave is also called mahadeva cave.Similarly salpa pokhari or pond and silichung hill in bhojpur district are also tourist attractions.Salpa pokhari or pond located in dovane village development committee 8 located in the north-west side of this district is about 58 kilometers away from bhojpur district headquarters. This largest salpa pond in the district is very famous from a religious, historical and tourist point of view. This pond is located at the foot of the highest silichung hill in this district.This pond is an important pilgrimage site for followers of buddhist,hindu,kiranti and other religions.A grand fair is held here especially on the great festivals of nepali hindu like baisakh’s chandipurnima,rishipanchami,full moon day of bhadra month,full moon day of kattik month,full moon day of manshir month, nagpanchami,dashsi and tihar.This lake is surrounded by rocky mountains on all sides and is one foot in size.It is said that about 32 kiranti kings used to rule the kingdom only by worshipping the stones in this pond.Various legends are associated with this pond one of which is as follows.A kiranti king from a place called jaubari saw his queen wrapped in a snake in that pond.After that the kiranti king saw his queen wrapped in a snake so the kiranti king went to kill the snake. When the kiranti king reach there his queen said that i have married this snake.Don’t kill this snake you are late coming here now you go with a rooster.The queen told the king that if you carry this rooster your kingdom will extends to whatever this rooster crows.After the kiranti queen said this the kiranti king also carries the roosters towards kathmandu.When the kiranti king leaves from there abd reaches kathmandu.When the kiranti king reaches kathmandu the roosters crows too.Therefore there is a legend that the kiranti kingdom extended to some extent before kathmandu or to the east.This winter season full of natural beauty is even more beautiful when its snow.It is believed that visiting and bathing in this salpa pond will bring children,wealth, knowledge,wisdom, prudence, longevity,good health and a good bride.From the top of the salpa pond and silichung mountain located on the border of bhojpur, sankhuwasabha,khotang and solukhumbhu one can enjoy a birthtaking view of the world’s highest peaks everest,makalu, kanchanjunga and kumbhakarna. Similarly the view of sunrise and sunset along with the rivers flowing like the snakes from the plains of the terai delights the hearts of anyone who come here.Thus a hiking trsil has been constructed to attract tourists to this place.Recently a new adventures trail salpa-silichung has been developed.Which has also provide an opportunity to meet the otiginal culture traditions and life of the kiranti community of this region. Currently a motor road plan has also been taken forward from dingla to reach there.
There are many tourist destinations in bhojpur district.Among them another tourist attraction in bhojpur district is hatuwa fort.This fort is located ghodetar ranibas village development committee 30 kilometers south of bhojpur market the headquarters of bhojpur district. This fort was ruled by kiranti kings in ancient times.This hatuwa fort is located on the top of a hill rising from the confluence of the arun and dudhkoshi rivers.Upon reaching that district it is seen that the ruins of that time have been preserved to this day.The view of the beautiful himalayas and green hill seen from the fort site is very exciting.The kiranti culture here further fascinates the tourists who visit there.Since this area is the main residents of the kirantis this place is very famous for ginger cultivation.There is a pond of water near this hatuwa fort that never dries up.The name of that pond is bhabisya bakta pokhari. Locals believe that the pond’s water turbed red if there is any kind of unrest in this district.It is said that if the water of the pond turns red the pond will tell about the future.Dingla market is also a tourist spot in bhojpur district.Dingla market is located on the way to bhojpur from dumlingtar and has the famous shivaram temple and ramjanaki temple.This place is located in dingla chowk which is connected to mulpani,keurinipani and dungechha village developnent committees.In bikram sambat 1932 celibate priest shadananda who raised the voice of dingla established a sanskrit school which can be said to be the first school established in the history of nepal.Currently this school is running under the name shadananda higher secondary school.This school has made a great contribution to the educational development of bhojpur district.Situated on the banks of the arun river this place offers a charming view of the kumbhakurna mountain and the serpentine flow of the arun river.The area also has the picturesque sandalwood forest known as jagadako ban.Another tourist and mythological place in this dostrict is golmaraja and golmarani. According to legend the king of golma was returning home with his bride after marrying her.It is said that after reaching this place all the member of a marriage procession suddenly disappeared there. Therefore due to such a strange incident the place is also considered a tourist spot.Even today scenes of the wedding ceremony can be seen on the stonse there.This golmaraja and golmarani rock area falls under the baikunthe village development committee.
Bhojpur district is home to a diverse population of people each with their own relogion and culture.If we look at the people living in the district and their different cultures.More than 54 castes,more than 10 religions and cultures and more than 40 languages are inhabited by people in bhojpur district.This bhojpur district is a religion where people have multiple identities.The most populous castes in this district are the rai castes followed by the majority castes like kshetri,tamang,newar brahmin etc. Similarly among the other castes residents in this district include kami,damai,magar,sarki as well as sanyasi, sherpa,gharti castes. Similarly they have their own original traditions and culture.The social life of this district is relatively simple, decency an consciousness are found.All the people living in this district are found to have mutual harmony,social harmony and understanding.It can be believed that various kirant castes have been living in this place for about 2000 years. Therefore even now the kirant caste is found to be in the majority in this place.The birthplace of the kirant civilization and culture is the kirant kingdom which is located in bhojpur district.Most of the kirant castes live in this district but due to the majority of hindus in this district the number of castes following the kirant religion is in second place.Similarly buddhist, christians,muslims and followers of other religions have been living in this district but all castes have their own religious tolerance.The main occupation of a out 88% of the people here is agriculture to stay active in economic activities.The people here earn their living by daily farming.This is also briefly discussed in the kirant religious scripture mundam.The religious and mythological book mundan discusses the religion,culture,ethics, history,law etc.of the kirant communities rai,lambhu, yakhkha, tamang,sunuwar etc.This religious book edited by shrijunga fully describes not only the person but also the natural rivers ,forests, mountains,hills,fauna,animals etc.and considered nature itself as a powerful god.The msin markets of bhojpur district are bhojpur market, dingla market,ghodetar market,dawa market,changre market,manedanda market,champe market,kot market etc.Friends what do you think about the information about bhojpur district ? If you see any dificiency in the information i have given.please do not forget to write your suggestions in the comnent box.
