Badimalika

Badimalika Municipality (Nepali: बडिमालिका नगरपालिका) is a newly formed municipality in Bajura District in the Sudurpashchim Pradesh of Nepal.[1] It was formed in March, 2017 as decided by the Cabinet in line with the Constitution of Nepal 2015 [2]

Badimalika Municipality

बडिमालिका नगरपालिका
Municipality
Badimalika Peak as seen from Bamta, Bajura, Nepal
Badimalika Municipality
Location in Nepal
Coordinates: 29.44°N 81.14°E / 29.44; 81.14
Country   Nepal
ProvinceSudurpashchim Pradesh
DistrictBajura
MunicipalityBadimalika
No.of wards9
Government
 • MayorPadam Baduwal
 • Deputy MayorKabita Kumari Budha(Bista)
Area
 • Total276 km2 (107 sq mi)
Population
 (2017/18)
 • Total16,818
 • Density61/km2 (160/sq mi)
 • Religion
Hindu
Time zoneUTC+5:45 (Nepal Time)
Postal code
10600
Websitehttp://badimalikamun.gov.np/

History

The name of this municipality is derived from the name of the famous religious place Badimalika Mai located in Triveni Municipality of this district. It is formed by merging previous 3 VDC named Martadi, Budiganga and Jugada.[3]

Area and Population

The population of this municipality is about 16,818 with 3,446 household. The average size of household is 4.88. It is the least populated municipality among other municipalities of Bajura district, while it is the largest municipality on the basis of area. The total area of this municipality is (107 sq mi.). Mardati Bazzar is the local trade center of this municipality. District hospital and many other government offices are also located here.

Geography

This municipality is located in the middle of Bajura district. It has Budhinanda Municipality in the East, Gaumul Rural Municipality, Chhededaha Rural Municipality and Budhiganga Municipality in the West, Budhinanda Municipality in the North while Triveni Municipality in the South.

References
  1. http://103.69.124.141/gis/
  2. "New local level structure comes into effect from today". The Himalayan Times. March 10, 2017.
  3. http://mofald.gov.np/sites/default/files/News_Notices/Final%20District%201-75%20Corrected%20Last%20for%20RAJPATRA.pdf


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