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104,906 km of roads expanded across Nepal
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104,906 km of roads expanded across Nepal

From OnlineKhabar English · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Nepal's total road network has expanded to 104,906 km, according to the Economic Survey 2025/26.
  • The density of paved roads constructed by the federal government is 138.7 meters per square kilometer.
  • The survey also indicates that 82% of households have digital television access, mobile phone subscriber density is 103.2, and 97% of the population has access to basic drinking water.

Nepal's road infrastructure has seen significant expansion, with the total length of roads across the country reaching 104,906 km, as detailed in the Economic Survey 2025/26. The density of paved roads, built by the federal government, has reached 138.7 meters per square kilometer, indicating progress in connectivity.

Beyond transportation, the survey highlights advancements in digital access and basic services. Digital television now reaches 82 percent of households nationwide. Mobile telephone subscriber density stands at 103.2, reflecting widespread mobile penetration.

Furthermore, access to essential resources has improved. Basic drinking water is now available to 97 percent of the population. However, access to safe, treated drinking water has reached only 29 percent of the population, indicating a gap in water purification services.

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Originally published by OnlineKhabar English in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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