समाचार
Brief Introduction
Municipality Introduction:
Residing approximately at the middle portion of map of nepal, gorkha municipality is only historic place of gorkha district as a part of Gandaki Province. It was established in Magh 15, 2053 BS including gorakhkali, raniswara and taranagar VDCs. According to the decision of Nepal government in Mangsir 16, 2071 BS; finam and nareswor and according to decision of Mangsir 20, 2073 BS; taple and deurali were added leaving it to total area of 131.86 sq.km.
It is located at 141 km’s from the capital Kathmandu and 24 km’s from aanbu-khaireni, tanahun. Most of the place of gorkha municipality is equipped with hills and some region is plain in geography. Gorkha Municipality is enrich in its geographical aspects. A wide range of mountains(Manaslu, himchuli, larke, bouddha mountain) is easily visible from Kuduntar, 13kilo market, maidan, paslang, satipipal, gorakhkali durbar, upallo-kot, bhimsen smarak, etc.
Historical background:
Also known as gurkha in the world, gorkha has its own proud identity in the pages of world history. Unification of Nepal by Prithivi Narayan Shah was the historic moment in the history of Nepal. Gorkha Durbar, Gorakhnath temple, kalika temple, tallo durbar which symbolize historic identity all lie here in this municipality. Bishey Nagarchi, who helped the then king Prithivi Narayan Shah in collecting donations for unification efforts, was also born in this municipality.
Boundary:
East: sahid lakhan and bhimsen rural municipality
West: Palungtar rural municipality
North: siranchowk rural municipality
South: sahid lakhan rural municipality and aanbu-khaireni Rural Municipality of tanahun district
Geography:
Lalitude: 27)56Ú03Æ north to 28)13Ú07Ænorth
Longitude M 84.23 east to 84.38 east
height : 328M to 1522M
Weather:
Average temperature (maximum) – 30) centigrade
Average temperature (minimum) – 14) centigrade
Average rainfall -1492 mm=
Political and administrative details:
Province no.: 4
District: gorkha
Election area: 2
Municipality: gorkha municipality
No. of wards: 14
Main rivers:
Marsyangdi, daraundi
Small streams: sirdi, ludi, karne river, jyadul river, gangate river, beni river
Ward division (as of 2068 population census)
|
Ward no. |
Included VDC |
Previous ward |
Population |
|
1 |
Taple |
6,7,8,9 |
2148 |
|
2 |
Taple |
1,2,3,4,5 |
2368 |
|
3 |
Gorkha |
14,15 |
3692 |
|
4 |
Gorkha |
12,13 |
3097 |
|
5 |
Gorkha |
4 |
2851 |
|
6 |
Gorkha |
1,3 |
7295 |
|
7 |
Gorkha |
2,5 |
4834 |
|
8 |
Gorkha |
6,7 |
5608 |
|
9 |
Gorkha |
8 |
4453 |
|
10 |
Gorkha |
9 |
2848 |
|
11 |
Gorkha |
10 |
3235 |
|
12 |
Gorkha |
11 |
2741 |
|
13 |
Deurali |
5,6,7,8 |
3263 |
|
14 |
Deurali |
1,2,3,4,9 |
2251 |
Wardwise population (as of 2068 population census)
|
Ward no. |
Male |
Female |
Total |
Households/ family |
|
1 |
928 |
1220 |
2148 |
547 |
|
2 |
1017 |
1351 |
2368 |
575 |
|
3 |
1563 |
2129 |
3692 |
1026 |
|
4 |
1309 |
1788 |
3097 |
766 |
|
5 |
1271 |
1580 |
2851 |
663 |
|
6 |
3575 |
3720 |
7295 |
2083 |
|
7 |
2134 |
2700 |
4834 |
1350 |
|
8 |
2535 |
3073 |
5608 |
1600 |
|
9 |
2373 |
2080 |
4453 |
991 |
|
10 |
1300 |
1548 |
2848 |
707 |
|
11 |
1465 |
1770 |
3235 |
739 |
|
12 |
1242 |
1499 |
2741 |
677 |
|
13 |
1454 |
1809 |
3263 |
858 |
|
14 |
995 |
1256 |
2251 |
564 |
Religious places:
|
Religious places |
|
Gorakhkali temple |
|
Gorakhnath cave |
|
Birim kali temple |
|
Lower museum |
|
Chaughera palace |
|
Radhaballeswor temple |
|
Sitapaila temple |
|
Krishna temple |
|
Hanumandhoka |
|
Bhimsen smarak |
|
Bindabasini |
|
Thulo aagan |
|
Rameshwor temple |
|
Namrung devi temple |
|
Paschhimkali temple |
|
Bishnu panchayan |
|
Khadga devi temple |
|
Raniban saraswati temple |
Tourism destinations:
Gorkha Palace
|
Places |
|
Gorakhnath cave |
|
Ramshah chautara |
|
Gorakhkali temple |
|
Ganesh sthan |
|
Sittal pati |
|
Rangmahal |
|
Rotpani |
|
Pandit pati |
|
Pashupati guhweswori |
|
Chaughera bhawan |
|
Bidhyabhagwati temple |
|
Hanuman bhanjyang |
|
Saraswati temple |
|
Shivapariwar statue |
|
Siddha paila |
|
Chandi bhanjyang |
|
Bajrabhairab temple |
Gorkha Museum (lower palace):
It is located at gorkha municipality ward no. 6, pokarithok, thulo aagan. Previously it was diversified (it must be spread) to an area of 6 ropanies but today it is dirversified (it must be spread) to 70 ropanies, after puratatwik bibhag took the duty to look after it. The palace is of pagoda style and spreads to 30*30 sq. m. the palace is equipped with different historic significant windows, doors, gods and goddess and you could see 60 varieties of flowers. The palace was designed and constructed by Amar Chitrakaar in 2048 B.S.
Population:
|
Household |
Male |
Female |
Total |
|
13146 |
23161 |
27523 |
50684 |
Education:
|
Organization |
Governmental |
Private |
|
Campus |
1 |
1 |
|
Child development center |
49 |
17 |
|
Basic School (1…3) |
17 |
3 |
|
Basic School (1…5) |
14 |
5 |
|
Basic School (1-8) |
5 |
4 |
|
Secondary (1…10) |
4 |
6 |
|
Higher secondary (1-12) |
12 |
1 |
|
Community development center |
3 |
0 |
Population according to religion:
|
Religion |
Population census 2068 BS |
|
|
Number |
Percentage |
|
|
Hindu |
44482 |
87.76 |
|
Buddhist |
2235 |
4.41 |
|
Islam |
1579 |
3.12 |
|
Christian |
2295 |
4.53 |
|
Kirat |
9 |
0.02 |
|
Prakriti |
18 |
0.04 |
|
Others |
6 |
0.01 |
Population according to major caste/ethnicity:
|
Caste/ Ethnicity |
Population census 2068 BS |
|
|
population |
percentage |
|
|
Gurung |
3452 |
6.81 |
|
Brahmin |
6492 |
12.85 |
|
Chhetri |
10763 |
21.24 |
|
Magar |
7823 |
15.43 |
|
Newar |
4467 |
8.81 |
|
Sarki |
4985 |
9.83 |
|
Kami |
2883 |
5.69 |
|
Tamang |
1253 |
2.47 |
|
Kumal |
2340 |
4.62 |
Communication/entertainment:
|
Details |
Number |
|
Post office |
|
|
Library |
1 |
|
Movie theatre |
1 |
|
Cable Television |
1 |
|
Registered Newspapers |
3 |
|
Registered F.M Radio |
5 |
|
Cyber |
4 |
|
Courier |
3 |
|
Playground |
2 |
FM Radio Station:
|
F.M Radio |
Frequency |
Phone |
|
Choice FM |
90.4 |
064420599 |
|
Radio Gorkha |
92.8 |
064421390 |
|
Radio Manaslu |
103.9 |
064421484 |
|
Gorakhkali FM |
93.6 |
064421568 |
|
Matribhumi FM |
98.2 |
064421364 |
Road Details:
|
Road Type |
Unit |
fiscal year 073/074 |
|
Total length of road |
Km |
594 |
|
Pitch road |
Km |
42 |
|
Gravel |
Km |
42 |
|
Erthen Road |
Km |
510 |
Health organizations details:
|
Type of health institution |
number |
|
Government hospital (district hospital) |
1 |
|
Community hospital |
1 |
|
Health Center |
6 |
|
Community Health Center |
1 |
|
Dental Health Center |
2 |
|
Ayurvedic Health Center |
1 |
|
Private Hospital |
5 |
|
Village clinic |
43 |
|
Vaccination Center |
43 |
|
Urban Health Center |
7 |
|
Technical Training Center |
3 |
Cleanliness and waste management
Type |
Number |
Tractor |
1 |
Truck |
1 |
Daily Wastage Generation from households |
6 ton |
Dumping Site |
1 |
Public Toilet |
4 |
Telephone Service
|
Service Type |
Number |
|
PSTN telephone |
1840 |
|
Mobile Postpaid Sim |
800 |
|
Mobile Prepaid Sim |
8000 |
|
CDMA Rim |
1000 |
|
CDMA Fixed Phone |
1070 |
|
ADSL Internet |
550 |
Household Details
|
Details
|
Household |
|
|
Number |
Percent |
|
|
Own |
9701 |
73.90 |
|
Rental |
3089 |
23.653 |
|
Organizational |
164 |
1.25 |
|
Others |
173 |
1.32 |
Household details according to source of drinking water
|
Drinking Water Source |
Household |
|
|
Number |
Percent |
|
|
Pipeline |
5614 |
42.77 |
|
Tubewell |
10 |
0.08 |
|
Organized Well |
128 |
0.98 |
|
Unorganized Well |
518 |
3.95 |
|
Main pipeline |
6772 |
51.59 |
|
River |
22 |
0.17 |
|
Others |
7 |
0.05 |
|
Not included |
56 |
0.43 |
Household details according fuel source
|
Fuel Source |
Household |
|
|
Number |
Percent |
|
|
Wood |
7404 |
56.40 |
|
Kerosene |
65 |
0.50 |
|
LPG |
4834 |
36.82 |
|
Biological Gas |
722 |
5.50 |
|
Others |
45 |
0.34 |
|
Not included |
57 |
0.43 |
Fuel used for lighting purposes
|
Fuel |
Household |
|
|
Number |
Percent |
|
|
Electricity |
12461 |
94.93 |
|
Kerosene |
550 |
4.19 |
|
Bio gas |
11 |
0.08 |
|
Others |
47 |
0.36 |
|
Not included |
58 |
0.44 |
Organizations:
|
Office name |
Contact |
|
District court, gorkha |
420195 |
|
District Administrative Office, Gorkha |
420133 /420236 |
|
Gorkha Municipality |
420269 |
|
District Police Office |
420199 |
|
District Co-ordination Committee office, Gorkha |
420144 |
|
District Health Office |
420208 |
Financial General Comptroller Office, Gorkha |
420140 |
|
District Education Office |
420105 |
|
District Agricultural Development Office |
420113 |
|
District Livestock Service Office, Gorkha |
421251 |
|
Office of Public Prosecutor, Gorkha |
420138 |
|
Western Irrigation Development Division Office, Gorkha |
420175 |
|
Department of geo-conservation, gorkha |
420230 |
|
Department of forest, Gorkha |
420136 |
|
Water Supply and sanitation office, Gorkha |
420110 |
Department of Urban Development & Building Construction
|
420214 |
|
District Technical Office, Gorkha |
420029 |
|
Bhairavi Dal Battalion, Gorkha |
420319 |
|
Department of Women and Children, Gorkha |
420108 |
|
District Election Office, Gorkha |
420796 |
|
Malpot Office, Gorkha |
420201 |
|
District Postal Office |
420112 |
|
Department of Investigation and Authority, Gorkha |
420165 |
|
Department of Cottage and Small Industries, Gorkha |
420193 |
|
Gorkha Durbar Monitoring Unit |
420188 |
|
Gorkha Museum |
420145 |
|
Central Bureau of Statistics, Gorkha |
420198 |