Diktel

Diktel is the regulatory headquarter of Khotang locale, a piece of Sagarmatha Zone. On 10 March 2017, Diktel was rename as Rupakot Majhuwagadhi. Be that as it may, in 2020, the regularly utilize name Diktel was re-add to the district’s authentic name. The city lies at a height of 700m to 2250m above ocean level. Khotang locale has Sunkoshi River and Dudh Koshi stream as regular fringes in the North, West and South. A progression of slopes and little waterways makes an outskirt, isolating it from Bhojpur District in East. It is accept that the name of this locale Khotang is from the name of one of the antiquated Kirati King Khote who controlled this spot.

Roughly 56% of the locale territory is secure with backwoods. Furthermore, about 42% of the region is under development. There are 10,050 families with a populace of 46,903. Khotang is a piece of the region generally call Majh Kirat or Khambuwan, home to indigenous ethnic Kirat Rai individuals. Aside from Rais, other ethnic gatherings and slope positions like Brahmin, Chhetri, Chamling, Magar, Tamang, Bantawa, Newar, Dumi, and numerous other standing individuals live in Khotang with co-activity and agreement.