Rolpa District
Rolpa District
रोल्पा | |
|---|---|
Apple orchard at Chalabang | |
Location of Rolpa (dark yellow) in Lumbini Province | |
| Country | Nepal |
| Province | Lumbini Province |
| Established | 13 April 1961 |
| Admin HQ. | Rolpa |
| Government | |
| • Type | Coordination committee |
| • Body | DCC, Rolpa |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,879 km2 (725 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | |
• Total | 221,178 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+05:45 (NPT) |
| Main Language(s) | Nepali, Kham Magar, Newari, English |
| Website | ddcrolpa |
28°22′N 082°33′E / 28.367°N 82.550°E
Rolpa (Nepali: रोल्पा जिल्ला)ⓘ, is a "hill" district in Lumbini Province of Nepal. Rolpa district covers an area of 1,879 km2 (725 sq mi) with population (2011) of 221,177. Rolpa town is the district's administrative center.
The various grievances of Rolpa's population made the district ripe for revolt. It became a "Maoist Stronghold" of the Communist Party of Nepal. In May 2002 a major battle between Maoist guerrillas and the army was fought at Lisne Lekh near the Rolpa-Pyuthan border.