Overview
Dullu Municipality (दुल्लू नगरपालिका) is an urban municipality and local government unit in Dailekh District, Karnali Province, Nepal. Its administrative headquarters is located in Dullu, Dailekh.
The municipality was first declared on 2071 Baishakh 25 BS and formally established on 2071 Jestha 5 BS. During the initial formation, the former Dullu, Nepa, Naulekatuwal, Paduka, Badalamji, and Chhiudipusakot Village Development Committees (VDCs) were merged. Later, during Nepal’s state restructuring process, the former Gamaudi, Kalbhairab, Gauri, and Malika VDCs were also incorporated into the municipality on 2073 Falgun 27 BS, expanding its administrative area.
Dullu Municipality covers a total area of 156.77 square kilometers and is divided into 13 wards. According to the 2078 BS Nepal Census, the municipality has a total population of 39,143 and 9,053 households. Based on these figures, its population density is approximately 250 people per square kilometer.
Geographically, Dullu Municipality is bordered by Narayan Municipality and Dungeshwar Rural Municipality to the east, Chamunda Bindrasaini Municipality to the west, Bhairabi Rural Municipality to the north, and Gurans Rural Municipality and Achham District to the south.
Key Facts
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Dullu Municipality |
| Nepali Name | दुल्लू नगरपालिका |
| District | Dailekh |
| Province | Karnali Province |
| Country | Nepal |
| Administrative Type | Municipality |
| Headquarters | Dullu, Dailekh |
| Total Area | 156.77 sq. km |
| Total Wards | 13 |
| Population | 39,143 |
| Households | 9,053 |
| Census Reference | Nepal Census 2078 BS |
| Incorporated Former VDCs | Dullu, Nepa, Naulekatuwal, Paduka, Badalamji, Chhiudipusakot, Gamaudi, Kalbhairab, Gauri, and Malika |
History of Dullu Municipality
During the Baise-Chaubise state period, Dullu was known as the capital of Dullu State. Historical descriptions mention that it was the winter capital of Khas King Nagaraj.
Various inscriptions refer to this place as Durlabh Pradesh and Durlanghya Nagar. Although no concrete evidence has been found regarding its naming, local tradition states that the area came to be called Dulo because of the Nagdulo located between Baleshwar Shivalaya and Dhuleshwar Mountain. Later, through linguistic distortion, the name became Dullu.
During the unification of Nepal, Dullu State came under the authority of the State of Nepal on Monday, Kartik 21, B.S. 1846, during the reign of King Uttam Shahi. However, it remained a separate state until B.S. 2018.
After that, Dullu State was dissolved and merged into Dailekh District. Later, all the administrative divisions of Dullu State were divided and formed into the then village panchayats.
Geographical Location
Province: Karnali
District: Dailekh
Boundaries
East: Narayan Municipality and Dungeshwar Rural Municipality
West: Chamunda Bindrasaini Municipality
North: Bhairabi Rural Municipality
South: Gurans Rural Municipality and Achham District
Merged Village Development Committees
Dullu, Nepa, Naulekatwal, Paduka, Badalamji, Chhiudipusakot, Gamaudi, Kalbhairav, Gauri, and Malika
Number of Wards: 13
Ward Division
Ward No. 1: Former Naulekatwal VDC wards no. 3, 6, 7, 8, and 9
Ward No. 2: Former Naulekatwal VDC wards no. 1, 2, 4, and 5, and former Nepa VDC ward no. 9
Ward No. 3: Former Nepa VDC wards no. 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8
Ward No. 4: Former Nepa VDC wards no. 1 and 3, Paduka VDC wards no. 8 and 9, and Dullu VDC wards no. 7 and 9
Ward No. 5: Former Dullu VDC wards no. 6 and 8, and Chhiudipusakot VDC wards no. 6, 7, 8, and 9
Ward No. 6: Former Chhiudipusakot VDC wards no. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, and former Malika VDC wards no. 7 and 8
Ward No. 7: Former Paduka VDC wards no. 6 and 7, and Dullu VDC wards no. 1 and 5
Ward No. 8: Former Paduka VDC ward no. 5, Dullu VDC wards no. 2, 3, and 4, and Badalamji VDC wards no. 1, 8, and 9
Ward No. 9: Former Paduka VDC wards no. 1, 2, 3, and 4
Ward No. 10: Former Gamaudi VDC
Ward No. 11: Former Kalbhairav VDC
Ward No. 12: Former Gauri VDC
Ward No. 13: Former Malika VDC wards no. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 9
Geographic Coordinates and Area
Latitude: From 28 degrees 45 minutes 4 seconds to 28 degrees 57 minutes 13 seconds north latitude
Longitude: From 81 degrees 31 minutes 28 seconds to 81 degrees 41 minutes 26 seconds east longitude
Altitude above sea level: 1,236 meters, 4,055 feet
Minimum altitude: 544 meters, Lower Dungeshwar
Total area: 156.77 square kilometers
Population: 39,143, according to the 2078 Census
Households: 9,053
List of Schools and Colleges under Dullu Municipality, Dailekh
The following educational institutions are located within Dullu Municipality, Dailekh, Karnali Province. The list includes public and private schools, basic and secondary schools, technical institutions, and colleges. Repeated school names have been retained where they refer to different locations or wards.
Public Schools in Dullu Municipality
| School Name | Level | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Vijaya Secondary School | Nursery–12 | Khalichakha, Dullu-7, Dailekh |
| Nepal Rastriya Secondary School | Nursery–12 | Kirtikhamba, Dullu-7, Dailekh |
| Kalika Devi Secondary School | Nursery–12 | Hadeaawat, Dullu-13, Dailekh |
| Bhaneshwor Secondary School | Nursery–12 | Naulekatuwal, Dullu-2, Dailekh |
| Saraswoti Secondary School | Nursery–12 | Krishnakot, Dullu-4, Dailekh |
| Dhuleshwor Sanskrit Secondary School | Nursery–12 | Chagatra, Dullu-8, Dailekh |
| Pancha Koshi Jwala Secondary School | Nursery–12 | Gaumadi, Dullu-10, Dailekh |
| Prem Devi Secondary School | Nursery–12 | Dhanigaun, Paduka, Dullu-9, Dailekh |
| Bhanu Secondary School, Torayan | Nursery–12 | Torayan, Dullu-11, Dailekh |
| Mahendra Jayadevi Secondary School | Nursery–12 | Chhiudipusakot, Dullu-6, Dailekh |
| Suryodaya Secondary School | Nursery–10 | Lamsu, Dullu-12, Dailekh |
| Krishna Basic School | Nursery–8 | Narikamulpani, Dullu-3, Dailekh |
| Shree Aadharbhut Vidhyalaya | Nursery–8 | Mastarayan Pokhari, Dullu-3, Dailekh |
| Saraswoti Devi Secondary School | Nursery–12 | Binayak, Dullu-13, Dailekh |
| Nepal Rastriya Basic School | Nursery–8 | Deautichur, Dullu-1, Dailekh |
| Nepal Rastriya Secondary School | Nursery–10 | Lekhalgaun, Dullu-6, Dailekh |
| Mahadev Basic School | Nursery–8 | Ghiyatidu, Dullu-8, Dailekh |
| Nepal Rastriya Basic School | Nursery–8 | Maurikot, Dullu-4, Dailekh |
| Jana Kalyan Basic School | Nursery–8 | Patharnauli, Dullu-5, Dailekh |
| Nepal Rastriya Basic School | Nursery–8 | Rijupokhara, Dullu-5, Dailekh |
| Laxmi Basic School | Nursery–8 | Basnepati, Dullu-6, Dailekh |
| Nareshwor Udhamshil Secondary School | Nursery–12 | Prabusthan, Dullu-2, Dailekh |
| Pancha Koshi Basic School | Nursery–5 | Payahura, Dullu-9, Dailekh |
| Shanti Srijana Basic School | Nursery–5 | Shantibazar, Dullu-4, Dailekh |
| Jwala Basic School | Nursery–8 | Bhukahan, Dullu-11, Dailekh |
| Nepal Rastriya Basic School | Nursery–5 | Bhuwachaur, Dullu-2, Dailekh |
| Kalika Basic School | Nursery–5 | Sahubada, Dullu-8, Dailekh |
| Indra Jwala Basic School | Nursery–8 | Rajakandh, Dullu-10, Dailekh |
| Krishna Basic School, Gatedichaur | Nursery–7 | Gatedichaur, Dullu-10, Dailekh |
| Jaya Janata Primary School, Bikurekot | 1–5 | Bikurekot, Dullu-6, Dailekh |
| Pancha Dewal Basic School | Nursery–5 | Panchaldewal, Dullu-4, Dailekh |
| Bhairab Basic School | Nursery–8 | Daha, Dullu-12, Dailekh |
| Bhairab Basic School | Nursery–5 | Riju Tuldhara, Dullu-5, Dailekh |
| Tiyadi Basic School | Nursery–5 | Chhadung, Dullu-13, Dailekh |
| Pancheshwori Primary School | 1–5 | Lujai, Dullu-5, Dailekh |
| Nawa Durga Basic School | Nursery–8 | Bhajaniyapokhari, Dullu-9, Dailekh |
| Bhairab Basic School | Nursery–5 | Chadung, Dullu-13, Dailekh |
| Chadunga Primary School, Kunkatiya | Nursery–5 | Chhadung, Dullu-13, Dailekh |
| Bhairab Basic School | Nursery–5 | Siyala, Dullu-3, Dailekh |
| Gagan Jana Jyoti Basic School | Nursery–5 | Pokharipata, Dullu-3, Dailekh |
| Hanuman Basic School | Nursery–5 | Dullu-8, Dailekh |
| Hansha Jwalla Basic School | Nursery–5 | Chhapate, Dullu-9, Dailekh |
| Janata Basic School | Nursery–5 | Jumlesal, Dullu-12, Dailekh |
| Dipendra Basic School | Nursery–5 | Bhukahan Pipalchautara, Dullu-11, Dailekh |
| Human Primary School | Nursery–5 | Baspani, Dullu-5, Dailekh |
| Panchakoshi Secondary Ved Bidhyashram | 1–12 | Navisthan, Dullu-10, Dailekh |
| Bhairab Primary School, Lamagada | Nursery–5 | Dullu-11, Dailekh |
| Saraswati Basic School | 1–5 | Khatigauda, Dullu-13, Dailekh |
| Malika Basic School | Nursery–5 | Dharapani, Dullu-2, Dailekh |
| Binda Basini Basic School | Nursery–5 | Chuwala, Dullu-10, Dailekh |
| Jana Kalyan Basic School, Tuldhara | Nursery–4 | Tuldhara, Dullu-11, Dailekh |
| Deep Jyoti Primary School | Nursery–3 | Gauri, Dullu-12, Dailekh |
| Mai Bhagawati Basic School | Nursery–5 | Dullu-10, Dailekh |
| Deuti Shtan Basic School | Nursery–3 | Baskot, Dullu-13, Dailekh |
| Dullu Prabidhik Shikshyalaya | Technical School | Dullu, Dailekh |
Private Schools in Dullu Municipality
| School Name | Level | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Hillside English Medium School | Nursery–5 | Dullu, Dailekh |
| Shubharambha Academy | Nursery–3 | Dullu, Dailekh |
| Panchakoshi English Medium School | Nursery–5 | Dullu, Dailekh |
| Shree Blooming Lotus Montessori School | Nursery–3 | Dullu, Dailekh |
Colleges in Dullu Municipality
| College Name | Affiliation | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dronachal Campus | Tribhuvan University | Dullu, Dailekh |
| College of Natural Resource and Management, Dullu | Agriculture and Forestry University | Dullu, Dailekh |
Education Institution Summary
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-school | 54 |
| Basic Level | 58 |
| Secondary Level | 15 |
| Plus Two Level | 13 |
| Public Schools | 54 |
| Private Schools | 5 |
| Model School | 1 |
| TECS | 1 |
| Technical School | 1 |
| Total Schools | 59 |
| Colleges | 2 |
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