Birkot Facts
| Area | 12.9 km² |
| Population | 3,595 |
| Male Population | 1,507 (41.9%) |
| Female Population | 2,088 (58.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +766.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -1.1% |
| Median Age | 19.4 years (Male: 16.6, Female: 21.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $3,229 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Nepal Time |
| Lat & Lng | 27.84336, 83.77393 |
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Birkot Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 415 | 2,260 | 3,636 | 3,116 | 3,595 | 3,808 | 3,856 |
| Population Density | 32.1 / km² | 174.7 / km² | 281 / km² | 240.9 / km² | 277.9 / km² | 294.3 / km² | 298 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBirkot Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 1.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birkot | +766.3% | +59.1% | -1.1% |
| Nepal | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Birkot Median Age
Median Age: 19.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birkot | 19.4 yrs | 21.8 yrs | 16.6 yrs |
| Nepal | 21.7 yrs | 22.6 yrs | 20.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Birkot Population Density
Population Density: 278 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birkot | 3,595 | 12.9 km² | 278 / km² |
| Nepal | 28.7 million | 147,926.4 km² | 194 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Birkot Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Birkot Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,174 | $1,261 | $1,608 | $1,952 | $2,523 | $2,854 | $3,114 | $3,229 |
| Total GDP | $15.9M | $20.2M | $29.1M | $36.9M | $44.9M | $45.2M | $47.7M | $49.7M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Birkot CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birkot | 1,159 tn | 0.32 tn | 89.6 tons/km² |
| Nepal | 11,136,221 tn | 0.39 tn | 75.3 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Birkot CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,159 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.32 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 89.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Landslide | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/17/19 | 8:23 AM | 4.7 | 91.2 km | 10,000 m | 37km NE of Bharatpur, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 6/13/16 | 11:27 PM | 4.1 | 71.5 km | 10,000 m | 28km NNE of Bharatpur, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 5/11/16 | 8:52 AM | 4.5 | 81.2 km | 15,990 m | 26km SE of Lamjung, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 2/21/16 | 6:10 PM | 5.1 | 91.6 km | 16,720 m | 40km NE of Bharatpur, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 6/11/15 | 7:37 PM | 4.4 | 95.4 km | 10,320 m | 34km ESE of Lamjung, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 5/28/15 | 11:35 PM | 4 | 89.9 km | 10,000 m | 30km ESE of Lamjung, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 5/24/15 | 9:38 PM | 4.4 | 90.8 km | 10,000 m | 36km ESE of Lamjung, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 5/18/15 | 12:42 PM | 4.1 | 91.8 km | 10,000 m | 39km NE of Bharatpur, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 5/16/15 | 8:02 PM | 4.1 | 92.8 km | 10,000 m | 39km SE of Lamjung, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 5/16/15 | 12:46 AM | 4.1 | 75.5 km | 10,000 m | 27km SE of Lamjung, Nepal | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Birkot
Birkot is a village development committee in Palpa District in the Lumbini Zone of southern Nepal. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of 3707 people living in 654 individual households.
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