Gorkha District
Gorkha District ranks 25,099th in number of biographies on Pantheon, behind Baglung District, Baitadi District, and Dhankuta District. The most famous people from Gorkha District are Prithvi Narayan Shah. Gorkha District has been the birth place of many politicians. Gorkha District is located in Nepal.
Gorkha District, a part of Gandaki Province, is one of seventy-seven districts of Nepal, and the fourth largest district of the country in terms of area. It is historically linked with the creation of modern Nepal and the name of the legendary Gorkha soldiers. The district, with Gorkha Municipality as its district headquarters, covers an area of 3,610 km2 (1,390 sq mi) and has a population of 252,201, according to the 2021 Nepal census. Gorkha district is the site of the Manakamana Temple, as well as Gorakhnath and Gorakh Kali temples. Several major rivers—including the Chepe, Daraudi, Marsyangdi, Budi Gandaki, and Trishuli—run through the district. Read more on Wikipedia
People
In 1723, Gorkha District was the birth place of 1 globally memorable people, including Prithvi Narayan Shah.
People Born in Gorkha District
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Occupations
Most individuals born in present day Gorkha District were politicians (1), while most who died were .
Occupational Trends
Throughout history politicians have been the profession with the most memorable people born in present day Gorkha District, including Prithvi Narayan Shah.
Places
Overlapping Lives
Below is a visual represetation of the lifespans of the top 1 globally memorable people born in Gorkha District since 1700.
