Ramkot, Nepal
Ramkot is a village of the Nagarjun Municipality, Bagmati Province, Nepal. The 2011 Nepal census recorded that Ramkot had a population of 6,303 people in 1,427 independent households.
Ramkot is named after the Hindu deity, Rama. A local legend says that Rama spent a few days in Ramkot during exile and left behind a piece of his clothing, while another describes how Rama constructed a building to store his weapons, named Kot. Sitapaila, an adjacent village, is named after Sita, Rama's wife, who is said to have visited the settlement.
Location
Dandapauwa
Dandapauwa is a ward of Ramkot that borders Taufical, Fasku, Puldol, JayantiGaun, and Gotamthok. The Manamati and Kolpini rivers flow through Dandapauwa, part of the district of Kathmandu.Demographics
Ramkot is a Puri/Giri village.Major demographic groups in Dandapauwa include Sanyasi (puri),Newar, Brahmin, Chhetrie, and Tamang populations.
Economy
Most of the population engage in agriculture so local tunnels are often built for farming. A grain factory, noodle factory, bitumen factory, and a pharmacy operate in the region. However, the tobacco factory was closed in 2013 due to extreme pollution emissions.Small-scale companies can also be found. Financial companies include Kotasya Bhairab and Shyameshwor, named after local temples.