A few facts about Dhankutā
- With about 22,000 inhabitants, Dhankutā is one of the 50 largest places in Nepal.
- It's part of Koshi.
- It's about 214 km to Kathmandu, the country's largest city.
- The nearest bigger city is Dharān, about 20 km away.
- Towns nearby: Īṭahari̇̄ (36 km), Khā̃dbāri̇̄ (45 km) and Inaruwa (46 km).