*Dupat**
Ward No. 7 of Lalitpur Metropolitan City (formerly Sub-Metropolitan) is primarily known as Dupat, a traditional neighborhood in the Patan area of Lalitpur, Kathmandu Valley.[2][3] Other neighborhoods or toles within this ward include Pilachhen Tole and areas near Tyagal dhunge dhara.[1]
Dupat is recognized for its cultural and religious sites, such as the Lakshmi Narayan Temple and Narayan Shrine, reflecting Patan’s Newari heritage as one of its 22 historic wards.[2] Notable nearby landmarks include the ANFA Complex (a major football stadium and All Nepal Football Association headquarters, 740m south) and Tusha Hiti (a Malla-era royal bath, 730m northwest), with the area featuring community centers and proximity to Patan Durbar Square, a UNESCO site.[1] It is a residential zone with government offices, blending urban living and historical elements in southeastern Patan.[1][3]