Raspurkot Facts
| Area | 15.4 km² |
| Population | 3,320 |
| Male Population | 1,358 (40.9%) |
| Female Population | 1,962 (59.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +1888.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +3.5% |
| Median Age | 18.6 years (Male: 14.8, Female: 20.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $2,433 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Nepal Time |
| Lat & Lng | 28.05542, 82.89673 |
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Raspurkot Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 167 | 1,030 | 3,208 | 3,084 | 3,320 | 3,413 | 3,426 |
| Population Density | 10.9 / km² | 67 / km² | 208.7 / km² | 200.6 / km² | 215.9 / km² | 222 / km² | 222.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridRaspurkot Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 3.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raspurkot | +1888% | +222.3% | +3.5% |
| Nepal | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Raspurkot Median Age
Median Age: 18.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raspurkot | 18.6 yrs | 20.8 yrs | 14.8 yrs |
| Nepal | 21.7 yrs | 22.6 yrs | 20.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Raspurkot Population Density
Population Density: 216 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raspurkot | 3,320 | 15.4 km² | 216 / 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
Raspurkot Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1870 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
Raspurkot Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,676 | $1,434 | $1,520 | $1,519 | $1,646 | $2,126 | $2,158 | $2,433 |
| Total GDP | $17.5M | $18.4M | $23.3M | $25.7M | $27.5M | $33.1M | $34.4M | $39.3M |
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
Raspurkot CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raspurkot | 1,102 tn | 0.33 tn | 71.6 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
Raspurkot CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,102 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.33 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 71.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/20/15 | 12:23 PM | 4.7 | 60.9 km | 10,000 m | 49km ENE of Salyan, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/13 | 11:40 AM | 5 | 89.9 km | 24,800 m | 42km NNE of Salyan, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 3/6/13 | 4:49 PM | 5 | 97.7 km | 10,000 m | 43km NNE of Salyan, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/12 | 3:55 AM | 4.4 | 42.7 km | 35,000 m | Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/12 | 12:17 AM | 4 | 45.6 km | 35,000 m | Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 8/23/12 | 4:30 PM | 5 | 50.2 km | 28,400 m | Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 7/31/12 | 11:58 AM | 4.4 | 88.5 km | 10,000 m | Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 7/31/12 | 11:50 AM | 4.5 | 87.5 km | 10,000 m | Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/10 | 2:05 PM | 4 | 48 km | 10,000 m | Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 4/8/08 | 8:41 PM | 3.3 | 57.3 km | 27,600 m | Nepal | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Raspurkot
Raspurkot is a town and Village Development Committee in Pyuthan, a Middle Hills district of Rapti Zone, western Nepal.
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