Shuklagandaki Municipality
शुक्लगण्डकी नगरपालिका
Municipality
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Motto(s): 
Tourism, Agriculture and Infrastructure is the base of rich Shuklagandaki
Shuklagandaki Municipality is located in Gandaki Province
Shuklagandaki Municipality
Shuklagandaki Municipality
Location in Nepal
Shuklagandaki Municipality is located in Nepal
Shuklagandaki Municipality
Shuklagandaki Municipality
Shuklagandaki Municipality (Nepal)
Coordinates: 28°04′N 84°05′E / 28.07°N 84.09°E / 28.07; 84.09
Country   Nepal
ZoneGandaki Province
DistrictTanahun District
Government
 • TypeMayor–council
 • MayorKrishna Raj Pandit (NC)
 • Deputy MayorKhum Bahadur Bk (Raju) (NCP)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total45,456
Time zoneUTC+5:45 (NST)
Websiteshuklagandakimun.gov.np
Scenario from Bhujikot Tower in Shuklagandaki

Shuklagandaki (Nepali: शुक्लगण्डकी) is a municipality located in Tanahu District of Gandaki Province in the Western Development Region, Nepal. The municipality was formed on 18 May 2014. It was formed by merging three Village Development Committees: Dhorphirdi, Dulegaunda and Khairenitar. And further more Thaprek, Raipur and Phirphire VDC are merged on 5 March 2017.

This municipality has a high religious value. Dhorbarahi, one of the most famous goddess temples, is located in just a few kilometers far away from Dhorphirdi. Several small famous Hindu temples are located in this municipality. Along with the temples, it also has a Church and a Mosque.[1]

Prithvi Highway goes through this Municipality. Several small roadways are connected to the main cities like Dulegaunda, Khairenitar, Kotre, etc.[2][3]

At the time of 2011 Nepal Census, it had a population of 37,109. After addition of Thaprek, Raipur and Phirphire VDCs on 5 March 2017 population of Shuklagandaki Municipality 45456 as of 2011 census

Demographics

At the time of the 2011 Nepal census, Shuklagandaki Municipality had a population of 49,611. Of these, 74.2% spoke Nepali, 10.4% Gurung, 8.9% Magar, 2.7% Newar, 1.2% Urdu, 0.4% Bhojpuri, 0.4% Kumhali, 0.3% Kham, 0.3% Tamang, 0.2% Hindi, 0.2% Rai, 0.2% Tharu, 0.1% Lhoba, 0.1% Thakali and 0.1% other languages as their first language.[4]

In terms of ethnicity/caste, 18.0% were Magar, 17.9% Hill Brahmin, 13.5% Gurung, 12.4% Chhetri, 10.3% Kami, 6.6% Newar, 3.5% Damai/Dholi, 3.4% Kumal, 3.3% Thakuri, 2.8% Gharti/Bhujel, 2.5% Sarki, 1.7% Musalman, 0.8% Tamang, 0.7% Sanyasi/Dasnami, 0.6% Rai, 0.3% other Dalit, 0.2% Badi, 0.2% Sunuwar, 0.2% Tharu, 0.2% Yadav, 0.1% Lhoba, 0.1% Thakali and 0.2% others.[5]

In terms of religion, 84.4% were Hindu, 9.9% Buddhist, 2.1% Bon, 1.7% Muslim, 1.3% Christianity, 0.2% Prakriti and 0.4% others.[6]

In terms of literacy, 78.8% could read and write, 1.5% could only read and 19.7% could neither read nor write.[7]

Climate

Climate data for Shuklagandaki (Kharini Tar) (elevation 500 m (1,600 ft), 1976–2005 normals)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 21.2
(70.2)		 24.2
(75.6)		 29.4
(84.9)		 32.7
(90.9)		 32.7
(90.9)		 33.0
(91.4)		 32.2
(90.0)		 32.5
(90.5)		 31.7
(89.1)		 29.5
(85.1)		 25.8
(78.4)		 22.0
(71.6)		 28.9
(84.1)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 8.1
(46.6)		 9.5
(49.1)		 12.5
(54.5)		 16.4
(61.5)		 19.7
(67.5)		 22.6
(72.7)		 23.9
(75.0)		 23.9
(75.0)		 22.6
(72.7)		 18.7
(65.7)		 13.8
(56.8)		 9.8
(49.6)		 16.8
(62.2)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 21.2
(0.83)		 25.0
(0.98)		 37.5
(1.48)		 111.4
(4.39)		 327.5
(12.89)		 448.3
(17.65)		 554.1
(21.81)		 438.4
(17.26)		 267.3
(10.52)		 71.2
(2.80)		 17.2
(0.68)		 22.5
(0.89)		 2,363.6
(93.06)
Source: Agricultural Extension in South Asia[8]

Temples and gumba in Shuklagandaki

1.Dhorbarahi Temple 2.Teen kholey devi Temple 3.Boudha Gumba

Educational Institutions in Shuklagandaki Municipality

  • Bhanubhakta Multiple Campus (Bachelor to Master) (Affiliated to Tribhuvan University) (Operated by government of Nepal)
  • KHAIRENI HIGH SCHOOL,KHAIRENITAR
  • SURYODAYA ENGLISH BOARDING SCHOOL,KHAIRENITAR
  • MOUNT ANNAPURNA ACADEMY,KHAIRENITAR
  • SHREE SARASWOTI MODEL SECONDARY SCHOOL,KHAIRENITAR
  • MODERN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY,KHAIRENITAR
  • NEPAL POLICE SCHOOL, BELCHAUTARA
  • ARANIKO BOARDING SCHOOL,KHAIRENITAR
  • Sahid Karishna Collage (Government)
  • Panchamunidev Secondary School (Basic to +2 Level) (Operated by government of Nepal)
  • Gaufarkodaya Secondary School (Operated by government of Nepal)
  • Little Garden English Boarding School (Private School) (Basic to SEE)
  • Araniko English Boarding Secondary School (Private School) (Basic to +2 Level)
  • Chhabdi deuralai Secondary School.

References

  1. ↑ वार्षिक नगर विकास योजना (२०७२/७३). शुक्लागण्डकी नगरपालिका. 2014.
  2. ↑ 72 new municipalities announced My Republica
  3. ↑ Govt announces 72 new municipalities The Kathmandu Post
  4. ↑ NepalMap Language
  5. ↑ NepalMap Caste
  6. ↑ NepalMap Religion
  7. ↑ NepalMap Literacy
  8. ↑ "TEMPORAL AND SPATIAL VARIABILITY OF CLIMATE CHANGE OVER NEPAL (1976-2005)" (PDF). Agricultural Extension in South Asia. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.


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