| Rupa Rural Municipality | |
| Timezone: | Nepal Time |
| Area Total Km2: | 94.8 |
| Population Total: | 14,526 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Population Blank1 Title: | Ethnicities |
| Population Blank2 Title: | Religions |
| Utc Offset: | +5:45 |
| Coordinates: | 28.1526°N 84.1505°W |
| Website: | http://rupamun.gov.np/ |
| Pushpin Map: | Nepal Gandaki Province#Nepal |
| Native Name: | रुपा गाउँपालिका |
| Settlement Type: | Gaunpalika |
| Pushpin Label Position: | bottom |
| Pushpin Mapsize: | 300 |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Nepal |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: |  Nepal |
| Subdivision Type1: | Province |
| Subdivision Name1: | Gandaki |
| Subdivision Type2: | District |
| Subdivision Name2: | Kaski District |
Rupa Rural Municipality (Rupa Gaupalika) (ne|रुपा गाउँपालिका) is a Gaunpalika in Kaski District in Gandaki Province of Nepal. On 12 March 2017, the government of Nepal implemented a new local administrative structure, in which VDCs have been replaced with municipal and Village Councils. Rupa is one of these 753 local units.[1] [2] [3]
At the time of the 2011 Nepal census, Rupa Rural Municipality had a population of 14,526. Of these, 76.7% spoke Nepali, 13.4% Gurung, 4.0% Newar, 3.2% Urdu, 2.0% Magar, 0.2% Bhojpuri, 0.1% Tamang and 0.4% other languages as their first language.[4]
In terms of ethnicity/caste, 25.8% were Hill Brahmin, 14.6% Gurung, 11.6% Chhetri, 9.4% Kami, 6.9% Newar, 6.1% Magar, 5.4% Damai/Dholi, 4.4% Thakuri, 4.3% Kumal, 3.9% Sarki, 3.3% Musalman, 2.1% Gharti/Bhujel, 0.5% Sanyasi/Dasnami, 0.3% Khawas, 0.2% Bote, 0.2% other Dalit, 0.2% Tamang, 0.1% Badi, 0.1% Dura, 0.1% Rai and 0.3% others.[5]
In terms of religion, 86.4% were Hindu, 9.8% Buddhist, 3.3% Muslim, 0.3% Christian and 0.1% others.[6]
In terms of literacy, 75.1% could both read and write, 2.0% could only read and 22.8% could neither read nor write.[7]
Rupa Rural Municipality offers a blend of nature, culture, and scenic beauty. Visitors can enjoy boating and birdwatching at Rupa Lake or explore the Round the Rupa Cycle Route for stunning views of the Annapurna range. For panoramic vistas, hikes to Kot Bhairab Temple and Hathi Maita Viewpoint are recommended. Spiritual landmarks like Tal Barahi Temple and Sita Cave also enrich the visitor experience.