Mugu District

Mugu District (, a part of Karnali province, is one of the seventy-seven districts of Nepal. The district, with Gamgadhi as its district headquarters, covers an area of and had a population (2011) of 55,286. Mugu is known for being both the most remote district in Nepal, as well as the least developed.
Geography and climate.
Mugu's geography is very rugged. The biggest lake in Nepal, Rara Lake, also known as "Mahendra Daha", lies in Mugu District.
It is one of the biggest districts of Nepal. Pulu is one of the famous village development committees (VDC) of Mugu district. There are many villages in this VDC, such as Riusa, Mooh, Mangri, Serog, and Dawra. Similarly, Seri Village Development Committee (VDC) is one of the famous VDCs of the district. It is located west of Rara VDC.
Tourism.
The remote Mugu district is rich in natural resources. Nepal's largest Rara Lake lies in this district. Many domestic and international tourists come to visit the famous and beautiful Rara Lake. The lake is also known as the Mahendra Tal. The Lake lies at an elevation of 2,990 meters and covers about of area. The Rara National Park protects and surrounds it.
Demographics.
At the time of the 2011 Nepal census, Mugu District had a population of 55,286. Of these, 96.3% spoke Nepali, 1.7% Tamang and 0.8% Sherpa as their first language.
Administration.
The district consists of four municipalities, out of which all are rural municipalities. These are as follows:
Former village development committees.
Prior to the restructuring of the district, Mugu District consisted of the following municipalities and village development committees: