Demographics Population 2,64,94,504 People Source: National Data Profile Religion Hindu (21,551,492) Most populous religion Source: National Data Profile Language Nepali (11,661,348) Language most spoken at home Source: National Data Profile Caste and Ethnic Groups Chhetri (4,327,086) Most populous caste or ethnic group Source: National Data Profile Disabled 1.9% Are disabled Source: National Data Profile
Agriculture Agriculture Land Use Area 6,58,64,209 Hectares Source: National Data Profile Agriculture Land Holding Size 3,52,25,295 Hectares Source: National Data Profile
Education Literacy Source: National Data Profile Education Level Passed 39.3% (6,242,379) Have passed the primary level Source: National Data Profile Education Level Passed by Sex 11.5% (1,822,090) Have passed the secondary level Source: National Data Profile
Households Households 54,23,297 Households '4.89' Average household size '94.16' Men per 100 women Source: National Data Profile Household Construction Materials Home Ownership 85.3% (4,623,653) Own their own home Main Type of Cooking Fuel 64% (3,470,224) Use wood for cooking Main Type of Lighting Fuel 67.3% (3,647,746) Use electricity for lighting Drinking Water Source 47.8% (2,591,379) Use piped tap water for drinking Household Toilet Type 41.7% (2,262,652) Have a flush toilet