Myagdi District

Myagdi District (म्याग्दी जिल्ला ), a part of Gandaki Province, is one of the seventy-seven districts of Nepal. The district, with Beni as its district headquarters, covers an area of 2,297 km2, had a population of 114,447 in 2001 and 113,641 in 2011. Magars people (especially Kham Magar) dominant the largest population in Maydi district.

Geography and climate
This district can experience 7 types of climates

Demographics
At the time of the 2011 Nepal census, Myagdi District had a population of 113,641.

As their first language, 94.4% spoke Nepali, 2.2% Magar, 1.0% Kham, 0.9% Chhantyal, 0.6% Newari, 0.1% Bhojpuri, 0.1% Gurung, 0.1% Hindi, 0.1% Maithili, 0.1% Sanskrit, 0.1% Sign language, 0.1% Thakali and 0.2% other languages.

Ethnicity/caste: 39.6% were Magar, 17.0% Chhetri, 15.4% Kami, 8.0% Hill Brahmin, 5.8% Damai/Dholi, 3.5% Chhantyal, 3.4% Sarki, 2.0% Thakuri, 1.3% Newar, 1.0% Gurung, 0.9% Thakali, 0.5% Kisan, 0.2% Sanyasi/Dasnami, 0.2% Tamang, 0.1% Badi, 0.1% other Dalit, 0.1% Musalman, 0.1% Rai and 0.3% others.

Religion: 87.2% were Hindu, 10.3% Buddhist, 1.3% Christian, 0.8% Prakriti, 0.2% Muslim and 0.2% others.

Literacy: 71.5% could read and write, 2.3% could only read and 26.1% could neither read nor write.

Administration
The district consists of 6 Municipalities, out of which one is an urban municipality and five are rural municipalities. These are as follows:
 * Beni Municipality
 * Annapurna Rural Municipality
 * Dhaulagiri Rural Municipality
 * Mangala Rural Municipality
 * Malika Rural Municipality
 * Raghuganga Rural Municipality

Former Village Development Committees
Prior to the restructuring of the district, Myagdi District consisted of the following municipalities and Village development committees:


 * Arman
 * Arthunge
 * Baadook
 * Babiyachaur
 * Baranja
 * Begkhola
 * Beni Municipality
 * Bhakilmi
 * Bhanbare
 * Bima
 * Chimkhola
 * Dagnam
 * Dana
 * Darwang
 * Devisthan
 * Doba
 * Ghar
 * Ghatan
 * Gurja Khani
 * Histhan Mandali
 * Jhin
 * Jyamrukot
 * Khibang
 * Kuhunkot
 * Kuinemangale
 * Lulang
 * Malkwang
 * Marang
 * Mudi
 * Muna
 * Nangi
 * Narchyang
 * Niskot
 * Okharbot
 * Pakhapani
 * Patlekhet
 * Pulachaur
 * Rakhu Bhagawati
 * Rakhupiple
 * Ramche
 * Ratnechaur
 * Shikha
 * Singa
 * Takam
 * Tatopani
 * Ruma

Notable people

 * Min Bahadur Sherchan, who was the oldest man to summit Mount Everest for about 5 years, was born in Myagdi district of Nepal was born here.
 * Nirmal Purja, a mountaineer and former Gurkha and Special Boat Service (SBS) soldier.
 * Mahabir Pun, Man who provided internet to remote villages and Leader Of National Innovation Center.

Infrastructures

 * Tatopani Hydropower Station (2 MW)