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Introduction of Palungtar Municipality

The historical place Gorkha district is situated at Gandaki Province, Nepal. It is located at 228 to 8163 meter height from the sea level and its area is 3610 sq. km. It is famous for tourism. According to the new provincial structure, the gorkha district have 2 Municipalities and 9 Rural Municipalities which are divided into 94 wards. Among them, Palungtar Municpality is one of the Municipality of Gorkha district.

In 2014 AD, The four VDC's (Chyangli, Gaikhur, Palungtar, Aampipal) are merged and then after implementation of the Provincial Rule, three VDC's (Mirkot, Dhuwakot and Khoplang) are merged and formed a New Palungtar Municipality. From the census data of 2021 AD, the household are 11072, total population are 37409 in which male are 17262 and female are 20147. The total area of Palungtar Municipality is 158.62 sq. km. In the eastern part of Palungtar Municipality, Gorkha Municipality and Siranchok Rural Municipality lies and Tanahun district is at West and Lamjung and Siranchok are at North and Gorkha Municipality and Tanahun District are at South. Gorkha Municipality and Siranchok Rural Municipality is at east of the Palungtar Municipality where as Tanahun district is at west, Lamjung district and Siranchok are at North and Gorka Municipality and Tanahun district are at South.

Country : Nepal
Province : Gandaki
District : Gorkha
Municipality : Palungtar Municipality
Population : 37409
Ward : 10

 

Details of Ward

S.N.
Ward No.      
 Ward Office  
Merged VDC/Municipality  
1
1
 Khoplang
Khoplang VDC (4-9)
2
2
 Amppipal
Khoplang VDC (1-3) and Palungtar (12,13)
3
3
 Dumredada
Palungtar(7,11)
4
4
 Barapirke
Palungtar(6,8,9)
5
5
 Thantipokhari
Palungtar(10)
6
6
 Gaikhur
Palungtar(1,4,5)
7
7
 Chyangli
Palungtar(2,3)
8
8
 Dhuwakot
Dhuwakot(1-6)
9
9
 Bridi
Dhuwakot(7-9) and Mirkot(5,8)
10
10
 Mirkot
Mirkot(1-4,6,7,9)

Population

Ward
Male
Female
Population
Household
Remarks
1
1525
1801
3326
950
 
2
1547
1883
3460
160
 
3
1234
1448
2682
832
 
4
2021
2369
4390
1303
 
5
2262
2609
4871
1415
 
6
2015
2284
4299
1248
 
7
2542
2936
5478
1509
 
8
1304
1502
2806
831
 
9
1929
2267
4185
1220
 
10
894
1048
1942
604
 
Total
17262
20147
37409
11072
 

                                                                                                                     Source: 2078 National Cencus

Border

East: Gorkha Municipality and Siranchok Rural Municipality
West : Tanahun district
Answer: Siranchok District. and Lamjung District
South: Gorkha Municipality and Tanahu district

Climate

Average temperature: 25 degrees Celsius.
Minimum : 14 D.C.
Average rainfall: 1412 mm.
Main rivers and streams
Main rivers: Marsyangdi, Chepe, Daraundi
Rivers: Bore River, Badahare River, Lakam River, Bhusunde River, Dhaukhola River, Peyudikhola River, Sukhare River

Literacy Rate

Total Literacy Rate- 75.4%

Literate Female- 68.5%

Literate Male- 83.5%

Tourist places and temples

1. Liligkot Palace                                     16. Thani Than Temple
2. Talpokhari                                           17. Siddalek (copper mine)
3. Kot Ghadi Park                                   18. Jalpadevi Temple
4. Tatopani Bhulbhulekhar                      19. Ishaneshor Temple 
5. Kalu Pandey Smriti                             10. Kalamahadeva Temple Dharapani
6. Chepe Dobhan                                    21. Kamadhenu Temple
7. Bandebi Temple                                  22. Hiramunitar Mahadev Temple
8. Annapurna Temple                              23. Bhandarthok Kalika
9. Mangaleshor Mahadev Temple            24. Bhumimai temple
10. My Mankamana Temple                    25. Kumal Museum
11. Radhakrishna Temple                        26. Kagbeni Temple
12. Salahatharra Mahadev Temple           27. Liglig Peace Park
13. Bhimsen Gadhi                                  
14. Basu Smriti Pratishthan
15. Harmikot Park and Cave

Area

Ward No.
Area (Sq. Km.)
Ward Office
1
13.36
Khoplang
2
18.15
Amppipal
3
16.13
Dumre Danda
4
15.37
Barapirke
5
5.09
Thantipokhari Bazar
6
19.72
Gaikhur
7
21.81
Chyangli, Biruwatar
8
11.2
Dhuwakot
9
22.11
Birdi
10
14.51
Mirkot
Total
158.62
 

Education Institution

Bachelor Campus - 1

 Gorkha Polytechnic - 1

Secondary School - 14
Basic Secondary - 25
Primary Level (ECD) – 3
Private School – 9 (Secondary-3, Basic-7)

Health Services

Health Post - 7

 Urban Health Center - 4

 Community Health Unit – 1

Basic Health Center – 1

 Birthing Center – 1

Government Hospital (Amppipal Hospital) - 1

Ayurbed Clinic - 1

Government Office at Palungtar Municipality

Area Police Office - 1
Police Station - 4
Forestry Office - 1
Post Office - 1
 
 
Important Telephone No.
Palungtar Municipality Executive Office, Palungtar, Gorkha – 064-400053,400092
Hello Mayor – 16606442002
Area Police Office, Thatipokhari, Palungtar-5, Gorkha – 9856091000, 064-400055
Amppipal Hospital, Palungtar-3, Gorkha – 9846208711

Ambulance services

Palungtar-1, Khoplang Health Post – 9846175511, 9846475337, 9825195505
Amppipal Hospital – 9846208710
Baddanda Health Post, Palungtar-4 – 064- 400053
Dhunwakot Health Post, Palungtar-8 – 9846125832
Palungtar-9 Ex. Army – 9846351212
Police Control – 100
Traffic Police – 103
Emergency Police Service – 01-4226999

Contact Us:

Website: www.palungtarmun.gov.np

Email: palungtarmun@gmail.com, info@palungtarmun.gov.np