Khathekhola Rural Municipality
Kathekhola Rural Municipality
काठेखोला गाउँपालिका | |
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  Kathekhola Rural Municipality Location in Nepal | |
| Coordinates: 28°31′07″N 84°21′32″E / 28.518619°N 84.358768°E | |
| Country |  Nepal |
| Province | Gandaki |
| District | Baglung District |
| Wards | 8 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Rural Municipality |
| • Chairman | Raju Thapa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 82.88 km2 (32.00 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 22,526 |
| • Density | 270/km2 (700/sq mi) |
| • Households | 5,892 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:45 (Nepal Time) |
| Website | http://kathekholamun.gov.np/ |
Kathekhola Rural Municipality (Kathekhola Gaupalika) (Nepali: काठेखोला गाउँपालिका) is a Gaunpalika in Baglung District in Gandaki Province of Nepal. On 12 March 2017, the government of Nepal implemented a new local administrative structure, in which VDCs have been replaced with municipal and Village Councils. Kathekhola is one of these 753 local units.[3][4] It is named after the Kathekhola River, a geographical trademark of this rural municipality. Madhyapahari Lokmarg passes through the central part of this rural municipality and is also close to Baglung district headquarters.
Administration
Kathekhola Rural Municipality (Kathekhola Gaupalika) consists of 8 wards. All of those ward has their name but typically the locals use numbers to refer the ward.
- Pala (पाला)
- Bhimpokhara (भिमापोखरा)
- Dhamja (धाम्जा)
- Tangram (तंग्राम)
- Bihu (बिहुँ)
- Bihu (बिहुँ)
- Resha (रेश)
- Lekhani (लेखानी)
Places of interest
Nestled amidst a tapestry of diverse ethnic communities, Kathekhola holds rich cultural significance, inviting visitors with its charm. Spectacular views of towering peaks above 8000 meters and sweeping landscapes of hills can be admired from scenic spots like Beldhunga and Deurali. In addition, during May and June, the forests come alive with vibrant red rhododendron blooms, further enhancing the natural beauty of the area.
- Rhododendrons blossoming in the hills of Kathekhola RM during May - June.
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Reference
- ^ https://kathekholamun.gov.np/content/introduction
- ^ [1]
- ^ "काठेखोला गाउँपालिका, गाउँ कार्यपालिकाको कार्यालय | गण्डकी प्रदेश, बागलुङ, नेपाल". kathekholamun.gov.np. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
- ^ Collegenp. "Kathekhola Rural Municipality - Collegenp". www.collegenp.com. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
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