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Overview

Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City is located in Dang District, Lumbini Province in Nepal. The city includes plain areas as well as hilly terrain, with about 30 percent of its area lying in the flat land of Dang Valley. It is one of the 10 local levels of Dang District and is the second-largest sub-metropolitan city in Nepal by area.

The name Tulsipur is connected with the Tharu word “Purwa,” meaning settlement. The area was earlier called Tulsipurwa by the Tharu community and Tulsi Purwa by hill communities. Over time, the name Tulsipur became common.

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Particular Detail
Official Name Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City
Nepali Name तुलसीपुर उपमहानगरपालिका
District Dang
Province/Region Western region of Nepal
Establishment Date 2073/09/22
Number of Wards 19
Area 384.63 square km
Elevation 546 meters to 2,047 meters above sea level
Distance from Kathmandu 430 km
Distance from Butwal 175 km
Distance from Nepalgunj 125 km
Total Population 149,647
Households 34,978
Literacy Rate 96.5%
Airport Tarigaun Airport

Location and Boundaries

Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City lies in Dang District. It borders Ghorahi Sub-Metropolitan City in the east and Lamahi Municipality in the south.

Its western boundary connects with Shantinagar Rural Municipality and Dangisharan Rural Municipality. The northern side connects with Kapurkot Rural Municipality, Triveni Rural Municipality, and Runtigadhi Rural Municipality.

The city is located between 27° 57' 50'' to 28° 14' 55'' north latitude and 82° 12' 14'' to 82° 25' 57'' east longitude. Its elevation ranges from 546 meters to 2,047 meters above sea level.

Tulsipur is 430 km from Kathmandu, 175 km from Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City, and 125 km from Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City.

Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City, Dang, Map

Formation and Administrative Structure

Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City was established by a Government of Nepal decision dated 2073/09/22.

The present local level was formed by merging Tulsipur Municipality with Halwar, Tarigaun, Urahari, Pawannagar, Manpur, Bijauri, Duruwa, and Phulwari VDCs.

The sub-metropolitan city has 19 wards and covers 384.63 square km.

Land Use

Tulsipur has both flat and hilly land. About 30 percent of its area lies in Dang Valley. The land-use pattern includes forest, shrubland, riverbank and riverbed, settlement, and barren or rocky land.

Land Use Category Area
Forest 154.8 square km
Shrubland 33.16 square km
Riverbank and riverbed 4.87 square km
Settled area 21.1 square km
Barren/rocky land 7.4 square km

Agriculture

Agriculture remains an important part of local livelihoods in Tulsipur. The city has 172.12 hectares of cultivable land and 152.27 hectares of cultivated land. About 15 percent of the area has year-round irrigation facility.

Around 60.5 percent of families are dependent on agriculture.

Population and Households

Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City has a total population of 149,647. The population includes 76,504 females and 73,143 males.

There are 34,978 households, with an average family size of 4.3. The population density is 389.63 people per square km, and the sex ratio is 96 percent.

Literacy

The overall literacy rate of Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City is 96.5 percent. Male literacy is 97.2 percent, while female literacy is 95.7 percent.

Communities, Religions, and Languages

The main caste and ethnic groups in Tulsipur include Hill Brahmin and Chhetri, Terai Indigenous ethnic groups, Hill Indigenous ethnic groups, Dalit, Muslim, and others.

Group Share
Hill Brahmin and Chhetri 67.2%
Terai Indigenous ethnic groups 15.8%
Hill Indigenous ethnic groups 8.3%
Dalit 7.2%
Muslim 0.7%
Others 0.8%

Hinduism is the main religion, followed by Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, and other religions.

Religion Share
Hindu 94.28%
Christian 1.5%
Buddhist 0.38%
Muslim 0.27%
Others 3.12%

Nepali and Tharu are the main mother tongues. Nepali accounts for 82.89 percent, Tharu for 15.77 percent, and other languages for 1.34 percent.

Education

Tulsipur has schools, campuses, technical institutions, and a university-level presence. The local education sector includes community and institutional schools, campuses, technical schools, and a polytechnic institute.

Institution Statistics in Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City

Category Total Breakdown
College 9 Community: 1; Private: 3; Public: 3; Technical School: 1; UGC Accredited: 1
School 167 Model School: 1; Private: 69; Public: 83; Religious: 1; TECS: 1; Technical School: 12

School Level Distribution

Note: Secondary schools count includes +2 schools.

Level Grade Number of Schools
Pre-school ECD 146
Basic Grades 1–8 135
Secondary Grades 9–12 84
+2 Grades 11–12 24

Schools in Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City

Institution - Location Level Type
Secondary School Tulsipur Center - Tulsipur-6, Dang Nursery - 12 Public
Gorkha Secondary School - Baruwagaun, Tulsipur-6, Dang Nursery - 12 Private
Guru Jajur Secondary School - Rachhachaur, Tulsipur-4, Dang Nursery - 12 Public
Tulsi Boarding Secondary School - Naminagar, Tulsipur-5, Dang Nursery - 12 Private
Himal Academy - Tulsipur-6, Dang Nursery - 12 Private
Gyan Jyoti Secondary School - Tulsipur-6, Dang Nursery - 12 Private
Gyan Jyoti Public School - Baruwagaun Tole, Tulsipur-7, Dang Nursery - 10 Public
Divine Temple Academy - Golaura, Tulsipur-7, Dang Nursery - 12 Private
Amar English Boarding School - Tulsipur-7, Dang Nursery - 10 Private
Ideal English Boarding School - Chhantyal Tole, Tulsipur-6, Dang Nursery - 10 Private
Hamro Pahunch Secondary School - Beluwa, Tulsipur-9, Dang Nursery - 12 Private
Amrit Academy School - Tulsipur-19, Dang Nursery - 10 Private
Saptarangi English Boarding School - Beluwa, Tulsipur-9, Dang Nursery - 10 Private
Little Flower English Boarding School - Bijauri, Tulsipur-18, Dang Nursery - 12 Private
Great Araniko Secondary School - Trimurti Tole, Tulsipur-6, Dang Nursery - 12 Private
Mahendra Secondary School - Tulsipur-12, Dang Nursery - 12 Public
Shree Secondary School, Kalakhola - Kalakhola, Tulsipur-7, Dang Nursery - 12
Divya Jyoti English Boarding School - Tulsipur-12, Dang Nursery - 10 Private
Sanskar Pathshala - Jay Bhagwati Tole, Tulsipur-6, Dang Nursery - 10 Private
Janakalyan Secondary School, Dudhras - Dudhras, Tulsipur-18, Dang Nursery - 12 Public
Shree Secondary School, Ashwara - Ashwara, Tulsipur-8, Dang Nursery - 12 Public
Divya Kunj Academy - Trishakti, Tulsipur-7, Dang Nursery - 10 Private
Shantideep English Boarding School - Tulsipur-8, Dang Nursery - 10 Religious
Marigold English Boarding School - Shreegain, Tulsipur-3, Dang Nursery - 10 Private
Janashram Secondary School - Khadre, Tulsipur-4, Dang Nursery - 12 Public
Chandrodaya Vidya Kunj - Tulsipur-11, Dang Nursery - 10 Private
Bal Amrit English Boarding School Dudharas - Tulsipur-18, Dang Nursery - 10 Private
Forty Nine English Boarding School - Tulsipur-17, Dang Nursery - 10 Private
Amar Secondary School - Urhari, Tulsipur-11, Dang Nursery - 12 Public
Srijana Balvatika English Boarding School - Tulsipur-18, Dang Nursery - 12 Private
Bal Miteri Secondary School - Bhojpur, Tulsipur-14, Dang Nursery - 12 Public
Jeevan Premi Educare Academy - Tulsipur-9, Dang Nursery - 10 Private
Bal Sahara English Boarding School - Tulsipur-4, Dang Nursery - 10 Private
Janata Sanskrit Secondary School - Bijouri, Tulsipur-18, Dang Nursery - 12 Public
Shree Secondary School, Doghare - Doghare, Tulsipur-9, Dang Nursery - 10 Public
Children Heaven English Boarding School - Tulsipur-17, Dang Nursery - 10 Private
Rapti Bal Academy - Gaidahar, Tulsipur-6, Dang Nursery - 10 Private
Jana Priya English Boarding School - Balapur, Tulsipur-2, Dang Nursery - 10 Private
Deep English Boarding School - Tulsipur-16, Dang Nursery - 10 Private
Adarsh Academy English Medium School - Golaura, Tulsipur-6, Dang 1 - 10 Private
New Star English Boarding School, Bijauri - Bijauri, Tulsipur-18, Dang Nursery - 10 Private
Tridev English Boarding School - Shreegain, Tulsipur-7, Dang Nursery - 10 Private
Shree Sahid Smiriti Aawasiya Secondary School - Bankatti, Tulsipur-17, Dang Nursery - 12 Public
Birendra Secondary School, Sonpur - Sonpur, Tulsipur-1, Dang Nursery - 12 Public
P And K Pathshala - Pokhari, Tulsipur-1, Dang 1 - 10 Private
Parijat English School - Doghare, Tulsipur-9, Dang Nursery - 10 Private
Sadhana Pathashala - Tulsipur-9, Dang Nursery - 10 Private
Sagarmatha Balbatika English School - Tulsipur-9, Dang Nursery - 10 Private
Little Heaven Secondary School - Tulsipur-5, Dang Nursery - 12 Private
Muna English Boarding School - Tulsipur-15, Dang Nursery - 10 Private
Jeevan Jyoti English Model Biddyasharm - Krishna Mandir, Tulsipur-8, Dang Nursery - 10 Private
Namuna English Boarding School - Tuslipur, Tulsipur-10, Dang Nursery - 10 Private
Pashupati Secondary School - Haripauri, Tulsipur-12, Dang Nursery - 12 Public
United Academy - Tulsipur-3, Dang Nursery - 10 Private
Sharada Sisne English Boarding School - Tulsipur-5, Dang Nursery - 10 Private
Galaxy English School - Gaurigaun, Tulsipur-10, Dang Nursery - 10 Private
Dipendra Secondary School - Manpur, Tulsipur-17, Dang Nursery - 10 Public
Gyan Jyoti Aa Vi - Sundarnagar, Tulsipur-5, Dang Nursery - 8 Public
Shining Sun Beam Education - Kothari, Tulsipur-15, Dang Nursery - 9 Private
Laxmi Secondary School - Laxmipur, Tulsipur-16, Dang Nursery - 10 Public
Nawa Jagaran Secondary School - Kutechaur, Tulsipur-19, Dang Nursery - 10 Public
Himalaya English Boarding School, Hemantpur - Tulsipur-18, Dang Nursery - 10 Private
Saraswoti Secondary School Damargaun - Damargaun, Tulsipur-3, Dang Nursery - 10 Public
Ambeshori Secondary School - Ambapur, Tulsipur-13, Dang Nursery - 10 Public
New Shanti English Boarding School - Kataha, Tulsipur-11, Dang Nursery - 10 Private
Sharada Viddhya Mandir - Tulsipur-4, Dang Nursery - 10 Private
Secondary School Balapur - Balapur, Tulsipur-2, Dang Nursery - 10
Chandra Jyoti English Boarding School - Tulsipur-2, Dang Nursery - 10 Private
Shanti Secondary School - Nawalpur, Tulsipur-11, Dang Nursery - 10 Public
Jana Namuna English Boarding School - Tulsipur-9, Dang Nursery - 5 Private
Shikha English Boarding School - Tulsipur-6, Dang Nursery - 10 Private
Rapti Vidya Mandir Awasiya Secondary School - Tulsipur-6, Dang Nursery - 10 Private
Dangisaran Viddhyakunj - Belganar, Tulsipur-11, Dang Nursery - 10 Private
Dang Valley Secondary School - Baruwagaun, Tulsipur-6, Dang Nursery - 12 Private
Lokpriya Bal Bikash Academy - Tulsipur-15, Dang Nursery - 8 Private
Shree Saraswati Chautara Secondary School - Salliban, Tulsipur-9, Dang Nursery - 10 Public
Laxmi Secondary English Boarding Schoool - Hemantpur, Tulsipur-18, Dang Nursery - 10 Private
Acharyakulam Dang - Lamdaruwa, Tulsipur-10, Dang Nursery - 6 Private
Aa Vi Kothari - Kothari, Tulsipur-15, Dang Nursery - 8 Public
Gyanodaya School - Balapur, Tulsipur-2, Dang Nursery - 10 Private
Himchuli English Boarding School Satkule - Satkule, Tulsipur-18, Dang 1 - 8 Private
Jana Jyoti Secondary School Tuhiraniyapur - Tuhi Raniyapur, Tulsipur-13, Dang Nursery - 10 Public
Saraswati English Medium School - Shikhar Colony, Tulsipur-6, Dang 1 - 10 Private
New Ratnashila English Boarding School - Tulsipur-8, Dang Nursery - 6 Private
Shree Jana Jagriti Seconary School - Patubangaon, Tulsipur-10, Dang Nursery - 10 Public
Shree Secondary School, Bhitrisakram - Sakram, Tulsipur-19, Dang Nursery - 10
New Mini Valley English Boarding School - Phulbari, Tulsipur-13, Dang Nursery - 5 Private
Mahendra Open School - Tulsipur-12, Dang 10 - 10 Public
Aadharbhuta School Lohadabara - Khausapur, Tulsipur-14, Dang Nursery - 8 Public
Secondary School - Pratapkot, Ambas, Tulsipur-3, Dang Nursery - 10 Public
Secondary School Beljhundi - Beljhundi, Tulsipur-18, Dang Nursery - 10 Public
Gurukul Academy - Rajaura, Tulsipur-6, Dang Nursery - 9 Private
Deep Jyoti Aadharbhut Vidyalaya - Ghoraneti, Tulsipur-4, Dang Nursery - 8 Public
Aa Vi - Barahakhuti, Tulsipur-13, Dang Nursery - 8 Public
Srijanshil Basic School - Chhote, Tulsipur-1, Dang Nursery - 8 Public
Janashramik Basic School Gairapatu - Gairapatu, Tulsipur-5, Dang Nursery - 5 Public
Jana Mukhi Basic School - Tarigain, Tulsipur-12, Dang Nursery - 5 Public
Janata Aa V Harneti - Harneti, Tulsipur-3, Dang Nursery - 8 Public
Adharbhut Vidyalayan - Kataha, Tulsipur-11, Dang Nursery - 8 Public
Bal Chetana Aadharbhut Vidyalaya - Dhamakapur, Tulsipur-15, Dang Nursery - 8 Public
Shree Modern Technical Future English School - Tulsipur-10, Dang Nursery - 4 Private
Bhagawati Basic School Dadakutti - Dandakhutti, Tulsipur-3, Dang Nursery - 5 Public
Aadharbhut Vidyalaya Ranagaun - Ranagaun, Tulsipur-3, Dang Nursery - 8 Public
Saraswoti Basic School - Majgaun, Tulsipur-16, Dang Nursery - 5 Public
Kisan Basic School Akamimatera - Akami, Tulsipur-14, Dang Nursery - 5 Public
Shishu Niketan English Boarding School - Ashwara, Tulsipur-8, Dang Nursery - 10 Private
Namuna Basic School Gothuwa - Gothuwa, Tulsipur-14, Dang Nursery - 5 Public
Peace Pioneer English Model School - Tulsipur, Dang Nursery - 5 Private
Sanskar Pathshala - Tulsipur-6, Dang Nursery - 1 Private
Suvakoti Basic School Manikapur - Manikapur, Tulsipur-18, Dang Nursery - 5 Public
Basic School Motipur - Motipur, Tulsipur-7, Dang Nursery - 3 Public
Ratannath Basic School Potali - Tulsipur-2, Dang Nursery - 5 Public
Bal Kalyan Basic School - Dadapatu, Tulsipur-7, Dang Nursery - 5 Public
Bal Primary School Kumalgaun - Kumalgaun, Tulsipur-1, Dang Nursery - 5 Public
Happy Home Boarding School - Narayanpur, Tulsipur-8, Dang Nursery - 6 Private
Bal Jana Kalyan Basic School Pahelpar - Pahelpar, Tulsipur-15, Dang Nursery - 5 Public
Praganna Public Academy - Tulsipur, Dang Nursery - 1 Private
Dharapani Basic School Damargaun - Damargaun, Tulsipur-1, Dang Nursery - 5 Public
Netra Lal Basic School Akkasi - Akashi, Tulsipur-18, Dang Nursery - 5 Public
Basic School Bakhariya - Bakhariya, Tulsipur-13, Dang Nursery - 5 Public
Bhadra Kali Basic School - Kurepani, Tulsipur-2, Dang Nursery - 5 Public
Jana Kalyan Basic School Kwangi - Kwangi, Tulsipur-12, Dang Nursery - 5 Public
Ganesh Basic School, Tinukhola - Tinukhola, Tulsipur-19, Dang Nursery - 5 Public
Sahid Smriti Basic School - Tikari, Tulsipur-8, Dang Nursery - 5 Public
Basic School - Gaurigaun, Tulsipur-10, Dang Nursery - 5 Public
Basic School Thapapani - Thapapani, Tulsipur-3, Dang Nursery - 3 Public
Basic School Kalle Ramrikot - Ramri, Tulsipur-3, Dang Nursery - 5 Public
Janata Basic School - Majgai, Tulsipur-17, Dang Nursery - 5 Public
Basic School Peergaun - Peergaun, Tulsipur-11, Dang Nursery - 1 Public
Maheshwori Basic School Pahaduwa - Paharuwa, Tulsipur-15, Dang Nursery - 3 Public
Malika Basic School Bhitrisakram - Bhitrisakram, Tulsipur-19, Dang Nursery - 2 Public
Siddheshwori Basic School - Mulkot, Tulsipur-4, Dang Nursery - 5 Public
Basic School - Shreegain, Tulsipur-7, Dang Nursery - Nursery Public
Jana Chetana Basic School Gairasuire - Tulsipur-1, Dang Nursery - 5 Public
Banahari Basic School, Banahari - Banahari, Tulsipur-4, Dang Nursery - Nursery Public
Faijane Mustafa Basic School - Tulsipur-5, Dang Nursery - Nursery Public
Bal Bikash Basic School Luhadabara - Luhadabra, Tulsipur-15, Dang Nursery - Nursery Public
Sirjansil Basic School Hemantapur - Hemantapur, Tulsipur-16, Dang Nursery - Nursery Public
Sukreshwori Basic School - Sukaura, Tulsipur-11, Dang Nursery - Nursery Public
Basic School, Khumkhani - Khumkhani, Tulsipur-4, Dang Nursery - 5 Public
Balsangini Basic School - Ghorbanda, Tulsipur-2, Dang Nursery - Nursery Public
Basic School Halawar - Tulsipur-7, Dang Nursery - Nursery Public
Basic School Bankatta - Bankatta, Tulsipur-17, Dang Nursery - 3 Public
Jana Jyoti Basic School Lamidamar - Lamidamar, Tulsipur-4, Dang Nursery - Nursery Public
Basic School Kankate - Kankate, Tulsipur-17, Dang Nursery - Nursery Public
Netra Jyoti Basic School Bhelahi - Tulsipur-16, Dang Nursery - Nursery Public
Bal Basic School Abidara - Abidhara, Tulsipur-1, Dang Nursery - 5 Public
Ratri Basic School Daljitpur - Dwangpur, Tulsipur-14, Dang Nursery - Nursery Public
Bageshwori Basic School Bhatte - Tulsipur-3, Dang Nursery - Nursery Public
Janata Basic School Barleni - Tulsipur-18, Dang Nursery - Nursery Public
Pashupati Basic School Raikhaliyan - Raikhaliyan, Tulsipur-10, Dang Nursery - Nursery Public
Lakshya Academy - Tulsipur, Dang Nursery - 10 Private

Colleges and Technical Institutions in Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City

Institution - Location Affiliation / Level Type
Rapti Life Care Hospital and Nursing College - Tulsipur, Dang Nursing College
Dang Technical Institute - Tulsipur-6, Dang Technical Institute
Western Nepal College of Engineering and Management - Tulsipur, Dang College
Tulsipur Polytechnic Institute - Tulsipur, Dang CTEVT Polytechnic Institute
Tulsipur Prabidhik Shikshalaya - Motipur, Tulsipur-6, Dang CTEVT Technical Institution
Rapti Eye Hospital, Netrajyoti Technical School - Tulsipur-4, Dang Technical School
University Vidyapeeth - Beljhundi, Tulsipur, Dang Nepal Sanskrit University College
Janata Sanskrit Vidyapeeth - Bijauri, Tulsipur, Dang Nepal Sanskrit University, CTEVT College
Gyan Deep College - Tulsipur, Dang Tribhuvan University, Rajarshi Janak University College
Central Ayurveda Vidyapeeth - Bijauri, Tulsipur, Dang Nepal Sanskrit University College
Midwest Academy and Research Institute College of Life Science - Tulsipur, Dang Tribhuvan University College
Rapti Babai Campus - Tulsipur, Dang Tribhuvan University Campus
Rapti Vidhyamandir Management College - Tulsipur, Dang Tribhuvan University College
Tulsipur Metro College - Tulsipur, Dang Lumbini Buddhist University, National Examinations Board College

School Stats in Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City

Indicator Number
Pre-school 146
Basic 135
Secondary 84
Plus-2 24
Public 83
Private 69
Religious 1
Model School 1
TECS 1
Technical School 12
Total 158

Health Services

Tulsipur has public, community, Ayurveda, and private health service institutions. The health network includes hospitals, health posts, birthing centers, municipal health centers, clinics, laboratories, pharmacies, and vaccination centers.

Health Institution Type Number
Provincial hospital 1
Provincial Ayurveda hospital 1
Corona special hospital 1 temporary
Health posts 8
Birthing centers 6
Urban health promotion center 1
Municipal health centers 11
Community health units 2
Village clinics 26
Vaccination centers 51
Ayurveda dispensary 1
Community hospital eye hospital 1
Private hospitals 3
Polyclinics 8
Clinics 6
Diagnostic centers 2
Laboratories 8
Pharmacies 55

Transport and Public Infrastructure

Tulsipur has one airport, Tarigaun Airport. The city also has two stadiums: Beljhundi Stadium and Bhawan Bhandari Stadium.

Playgrounds in the city include Araniko, Tiger Club, Gauri Danda, Gairakhali, Kotya Danda, Balapur, Gairichaur, and other local grounds.

Financial Institutions

Tulsipur has Class A and Class B banks along with cooperative institutions.

Institution Type Number
Class A banks 22
Class B banks 8
Cooperative institutions 161

Among the Class A banks, 3 are government banks and 19 are private banks.

Rivers and Streams

The main rivers and streams in Tulsipur include Babai River, Kala Khola, Patra Khola, Sakram Khola, Hapur Khola, Patu Khola, Gwar Khola, Bhamke Khola, and Tui Khola.

Religious and Tourist Sites

Tulsipur has religious, natural, and historical sites. Main sites include Rapti Peace Park, Chamere Cave, Chilikot, Sukaura Kot, Sattale Waterfall, Hatti Dhunga, Siddhababa Than Tharkot, Siddha Cave, Trisiddheshwari Temple, and Sukidaha Lake.

The city also has Kanti Museum.

Contact Details of Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City, Dang

  • Tulsipur, Dang, Lumbini Province, Nepal
  • tulsipursubmun2073@gmail.com
  • http://tulsipurmun.gov.np
  • Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City
  • +977-82-522326

Documents

  • Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City Profile
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Frequently Asked Questions

The official name is Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City. Its Nepali name is तुलसीपुर उपमहानगरपालिका.

Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City was established by a Government of Nepal decision dated 2073/09/22.

Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City has 19 wards.

The total area is 384.63 square km.

The total population is 149,647, including 76,504 females and 73,143 males.

The literacy rate is 96.5 percent. Male literacy is 97.2 percent, and female literacy is 95.7 percent.

Tarigaun Airport is located in Tulsipur.

Nepali and Tharu are the main mother tongues. Nepali accounts for 82.89 percent, and Tharu accounts for 15.77 percent.

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