Shuklagandaki

Shuklagandaki (Nepali: शुक्लगण्डकी) is a municipality located in Tanahu District of Gandaki Zone 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.

Shuklagandaki Municipality

शुक्लगण्डकी नगरपालिका
Municipality
view of Shuklagandaki Municipality
Motto(s): 
Tourism, Agriculture and Infrastructure is the base of rich Shuklagandaki
Shuklagandaki Municipality
Location in Nepal
Coordinates: 28.07°N 84.09°E / 28.07; 84.09
Country   Nepal
ZoneGandaki Zone
DistrictTanahun District
Government
 • TypeMayor–council
 • MayorKishan Gurung (NC)
 • Deputy MayorSabita Rasaili (NCP)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total45,456
Time zoneUTC+5:45 (NST)
Websiteshuklagandakimun.gov.np
Scenario from Bhujikot Tower in Shuklagandaki

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

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


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