Humla Profile

Humla District is situated in Karnali Zone of the Mid-Western Development Region of Nepal. The neighboring limit to this area are Mugu and Tibetian district of China in the East, Bajhang and Tibetan locale of China in the West, Mugu and Bajura in the South and Tibetian area of China in the North. Geologically, Humla area involves 290 35' North to 300 57' North scope and from 810 10' East to 820 10' East longitude. Geopolitically, the greater part of the zone falls in high Himalayan and high Mountain range. The locale has 27 VDCs, 9 Ilakas and 1 body electorate ranges. The region has all out territory of 5,655 square km,

Map of Nepal indicating Humla District

he add up to zone of the region is 5,655 sq km which covers 5% of the aggregate place where there is the nation. The least rise point is 4000 feet and the most astounding rise point is 24,064 feet from mean ocean level. Height of District Headquarter Simikot is 15000 ft. Karnali, Chuwa, Gulfagad, Gothi, Hildum, Kawadi and Hepka are principle streams streaming in locale. 

The temperature fluctuates from - 100 C to - 280 C (least) and 100 C to 250 C (most extreme) individually. Likewise, the normal yearly precipitation is 25.4 mm to 146.9 mm. Manasarobar and Kailashkut in Tibet is the principle fascination for tourism which is reachable by foot. 

As indicated by the National Census 2011, the aggregate populace of the region is 50,858 containing 25,025 female (49.21 %) and 25,833 male (50.79 %). Complete family unit is 9,479 and normal family size is 5.8. Humla has a normal populace thickness of around 7.2 individuals for every square km. The region has a multi ethnic ranks with Chhetri/Thakuri (29.80%), Brahman (26.34%), Lama (13.75%), Dalit (12.86), Byasi (10.47%), and different standings (6.75%). So also, as indicated by religion: 78.2 % of the aggregate populace are Hindus, 20.2% are Buddhist and 1.6% are of different religions. Nepali Humli Khash dialect and Lama Kham/Bhote dialect are the two noteworthy dialects represented day by day correspondence. 

The economy of the locale is exceedingly subject to agrarian creation and on exchange, for example, fare of restorative herbs and import of family unit materials like rice, wheat, dal, salt, sugar, oil furthermore other kitchen utensils. More than 88% of the general population are included in agribusiness yet just 25% family units have adequate nourishment from their own horticulture land. Out of 565,500 ha land, just 5,020 ha is reasonable for farming in the locale. Maize, Millet, Jau, Buckwheat and wheat are significant harvests developed in the area. Aside from this; Paddy, Uwa and Chino are additionally developed. No business vegetable cultivating is polished till date in the region. In any case, individuals are pulled in kitchen planting which underpins the day by day necessity to some degree. Organic product cultivating is well known in the region. The majority of the agribusiness place that is known for the locale is rainstorm flooded. Thus, raising of household creatures like yak, wild ox, Jhuma, Jhopa, sheep, goat, pig, chicken, duck and pigeon are the supporting pay producing exercises for the general population. The unemployment among the adolescents is still a major issue in Humla. 

Future is 53 years, with numerous kids biting the dust from absence of appropriate human services, perilous water, and constant ailing health. The proficiency rate is around 45.37 % (8.87 % female and 36.5 % male are proficient). 

Tourism is an imperative business which can inspire the financial development and contributes more than 8% to the national economy. The region has extraordinary potential for the improvement of tourism industry. Delightful Himalayas and accessibility of climbing courses can pull in inside and remote visitors as the tourism destination. A portion of the renowned tourism destinations are: Mansarobar, Kailashkut Parbat, travel to Bajhang, Bajura, Mugu and Tibet self-ruling locale of China. Major existing and potential traveler zones are situated in Muchu, Limi, Khagalgau, Thehe, Dandaphaya, Simkot, Bargau, Kharpunath, Saya, Gothi, Jair, Melchham, Maila, Madana and Shreenagar which are popular for nature mates and examiners in light of the accessibility of different assets. 

The area is rich in hydropower asset because of the nearness of four noteworthy hydro powers; Hildum hp (500kw), Yangar hp (50 kW), Talchhadi hp (50kw), Talki hp (50kw) and Kukurfalna hp (50kw) separately. The Karnali River streams almost at the focal part of the area. Nearness of other little waterways, streams and rivulets in the locale can likewise contribute in the hydropower advancement. The vast majority of the potential territories for hydropower advancement are Muchu, Simkot, Bargau, Kharpunath, Lali, Shreemastha, Khagalgau, Dandaphaya, Saya, Jair, Melchham, Darma, Maila, Shreenagar and Madana. 

Humla is second blocked off area of the nation, there is no entrance to District Headquarters aside from Hilsa-Simkot Road (40 km) and Limi-Lapcha Road (58 km) built from China Boarder with engine capable reasonable climate. The Government procedure is presently concentrating on two noteworthy feeder streets viz. Hilsa-Simkot and Kawadi - Sallisalla - Simkot.