Markhu Facts
| Area | 14.3 km² |
| Population | 3,306 |
| Male Population | 1,560 (47.2%) |
| Female Population | 1,746 (52.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +1306.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +11.5% |
| Median Age | 23.5 years (Male: 23, Female: 23.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $5,599 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Nepal Time |
| Lat & Lng | 27.61926, 85.15046 |
| Postal Codes | 44113 |
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Markhu Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 235 | 1,674 | 2,966 | 2,986 | 3,306 | 3,872 | 4,331 |
| Population Density | 16.4 / km² | 117 / km² | 207.2 / km² | 208.6 / km² | 231 / km² | 270.5 / km² | 302.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMarkhu Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 11.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markhu | +1306.8% | +97.5% | +11.5% |
| Nepal | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Markhu Median Age
Median Age: 23.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markhu | 23.5 yrs | 23.9 yrs | 23 yrs |
| Nepal | 21.7 yrs | 22.6 yrs | 20.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Markhu Population Density
Population Density: 231 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markhu | 3,306 | 14.3 km² | 231 / 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
Markhu Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1780 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
Markhu Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,872 | $2,179 | $3,241 | $2,714 | $3,196 | $3,662 | $5,008 | $5,599 |
| Total GDP | $20.6M | $30.9M | $56M | $51.4M | $59.5M | $66.8M | $106.4M | $126M |
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
Markhu CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markhu | 1,066 tn | 0.32 tn | 74.5 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
Markhu CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,066 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.32 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 74.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (9) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/24/19 | 12:44 AM | 4.7 | 18.2 km | 27,340 m | 22km WNW of Kirtipur, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 12/22/18 | 11:21 PM | 4.1 | 43.5 km | 10,000 m | 7km NNE of Nagarkot, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/18 | 4:07 AM | 4.8 | 43.9 km | 10,000 m | 45km ENE of Bharatpur, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 9/18/16 | 5:14 PM | 4.2 | 38.9 km | 25,200 m | 12km NNW of Nagarkot, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 6/21/16 | 5:49 AM | 3.5 | 23.9 km | 10,000 m | 33km W of Kirtipur, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 5/28/16 | 9:39 AM | 4.6 | 51 km | 10,000 m | 34km NNW of Nagarkot, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 5/23/16 | 7:09 PM | 4.3 | 11.1 km | 10,000 m | 18km W of Kirtipur, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 5/14/16 | 10:45 PM | 4.4 | 34 km | 22,110 m | 18km NNE of Kathmandu, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 5/11/16 | 1:19 AM | 4.5 | 42.2 km | 10,230 m | 45km NW of Kirtipur, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 4/9/16 | 1:20 PM | 4.1 | 14.9 km | 10,220 m | 4km SSW of Patan, Nepal | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Markhu
Markhu is a village development committee in Makwanpur District in the Narayani Zone of southern Nepal. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of 3137 people living in 581 individual households.
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