Vicariate at a Glance
Area 147,181 Sq. Kms.
Population 29 million
Rural/Urban Ratio 85/15
Christians 2 million
Catholics 7.371
Life Expectation (2001) 59.7
Population Growth 2.24%
Age at first marriage (women) 17.1 years
Average household 5.45 members
Adult Literacy 53.74%
Men 65.08%
Women 42.49%
Children (0-14) 41.3%
M/F Ratio 998/1000
Economy Agricultural
Languages Nepali, Bhojpuri, Maithili, Newari, Tharu, Tamang, Hindi
Parishes 8
Quasi Parishes 2
Mission Stations 10
Mission Sub-Stations 24
Priests – Vicariate 16
Religious 60
Congregations of Men 7
Congregations of Women 18
Religious Brothers 12
Religious Sisters 165
Minor Seminaries 2
Minor Seminarians – Vicariate 10
Major Seminarians – Prefecture 5
Convents 40
Day Care Centres 10
Pre-School Programme 22
Primary Schools 9
High Schools 18
Intermediate Colleges 4
Colleges 1
Catholic Information Centre 1
Vicariate Laity Organizations 5
Literacy Programmes (villages) 10
Women’s Associations 1
Youth Associations 3
Rehabilitation Centres 4
Centres for mentally challenged children 3
Homes for the poor and destitute 3
Boarding for girls 7
Boarding for boys 4
Vocational Training Centres 2