Bhakunde Facts
| Area | 9.8 km² |
| Population | 4,014 |
| Male Population | 1,697 (42.3%) |
| Female Population | 2,317 (57.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +435.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -6.1% |
| Median Age | 20.5 years (Male: 18.1, Female: 22.4) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Nepal Time |
| Lat & Lng | 28.23074, 83.60642 |
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Bhakunde Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 750 | 3,484 | 4,275 | 3,826 | 4,014 |
| Population Density | 76.9 / km² | 357.3 / km² | 438.5 / km² | 392.4 / km² | 411.7 / km² |
Bhakunde Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 10.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhakunde | +410.1% | +9.8% | -10.5% |
| Nepal | +115.2% | +52.2% | +20.2% |
Bhakunde Median Age
Median Age: 20.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhakunde | 20.5 yrs | 22.4 yrs | 18.1 yrs |
| Nepal | 21.7 yrs | 22.6 yrs | 20.4 yrs |
Bhakunde Population Density
Population Density: 412 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhakunde | 4,014 | 9.8 km² | 412 / km² |
| Nepal | 28.7 million | 147,926.4 km² | 194 / km² |
Bhakunde Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1720 to 2100
- 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.
Bhakunde CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhakunde | 1,493 tn | 0.37 tn | 153.2 tons/km² |
| Nepal | 11,136,221 tn | 0.39 tn | 75.3 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,493 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.37 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 153.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13/16 | 11:27 PM | 4.1 | 93.1 km | 10,000 m | 28km NNE of Bharatpur, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 5/11/16 | 8:52 AM | 4.5 | 96.1 km | 15,990 m | 26km SE of Lamjung, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 5/16/15 | 12:46 AM | 4.1 | 93 km | 10,000 m | 27km SE of Lamjung, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 4/27/15 | 1:17 PM | 4.3 | 98.7 km | 19,520 m | 29km SE of Lamjung, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 4/26/15 | 2:48 AM | 4.5 | 96.1 km | 10,000 m | 21km E of Lamjung, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 4/25/15 | 8:07 PM | 4.4 | 94.9 km | 10,000 m | 30km SSE of Lamjung, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 4/25/15 | 12:44 PM | 5.2 | 94.7 km | 10,000 m | 22km ESE of Lamjung, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 4/25/15 | 6:20 AM | 5.4 | 87 km | 10,000 m | 12km E of Lamjung, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 1/31/15 | 1:59 PM | 4.8 | 36.8 km | 32,409 m | 3km N of Pokhara, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/12 | 3:55 AM | 4.4 | 98.8 km | 35,000 m | Nepal | usgs.gov |
Bhakunde
Bhakunde is a Village Development Committee in Baglung District in the Dhaulagiri Zone of central Nepal. At the time of the 2011 Nepal census it had a population of 4,952 among which 2,443 are female and male are 2,509. There about 831 houses in the ..
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