Trivia & Quick Points:

•Also called Bhadgaon and Khwopa (in the native tongue).


•Religions: Hindu 92%, Buddhist 7%


•Castes: Newar 63%, Brahman 10%, Chettri 18%, Tamang 5%


•Bhaktapur's population is approximately 225,000.


•Main agricultural production: paddy, wheat, corn, pulse, millet, citrus, guava, pears, junar, haluwabed, cauliflower, peas, beans, cucumber, and pumpkin.


•Bhaktapur depends on tourism for about 60% of its revenues.


•No cars are allowed in Durbar Square; no heavy vehicles in central Bhaktapur.