Bajhang District

Bajhang District ( , a part of Sudurpashchim Province, is one of the seventy-seven districts of Nepal. The district, with Chainpur, that is part of Jaya Prithvi Municipality, as its district headquarters, covers an area of and has a population (2011) of 195,159. The headquarter Chainpur is situated at the bank of Seti River and Bauli Khola. Bitthad Bazar is bordered with Baitadi District which is the place of Bitthad Kalika and Kedar. This place was famous for fresh milk and yogurt.
Geography and Climate.
The district is surrounded by Bajura and Humla in the East, Baitadi and Darchula in the West, Humla in the North and Doti and Achham in the South. The district is located between 29°29' and 30°09' north longitude, and 80°46' and 81°34 east latitude. The elevation of the district from sea level is to .
Major religious spots.
1. Khaptad Baba Mandir
2. Devisthan Mandir, Chainpur (HQ of Bajhang District)
3. Chuli Tika, Chabbis
4. Ram mandir, Kada
4. Surma Sarowar, Surma
5. Khulmour Kedar Mandir (kedarnath)
6. Thali, Durga thali Municipaliti
7.Baddi jyaban, Bungle Municipality.
Demographics.
At the time of the 2011 Nepal census, Bajhang District had a population of 195,159. Of these, 75.5% spoke Nepali, 23.5% other and 0.5% Doteli as their first language. The largest ethnic group is Khas/Chhetri make 49% of total population, Khas/Thakuri makes 18% of population. Bahun and sanyasi/giri makes 23% of total population and khas dalit makes 10% of total population.. 
Administration.
The district consists of twelve municipalities, out of which two are urban municipalities and ten are rural municipalities. These are as follows:
Prior to the restructuring of the district, Bajhang District consisted of the following municipalities and Village development committees: