Budhiganga

Budhiganga Municipality (Nepali: बुढीगंगा नगरपालिका) is the 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] recommended by the Local Bodies Restructuring Commission (LBRC).

Budhiganga Municipality
Budhiganga Municipality
Location in Nepal
Coordinates: 29.41°N 81.22°E / 29.41; 81.22
Country   Nepal
ProvinceSudurpashchim Pradesh
DistrictBajura
MunicipalityBudhiganga
No.of wards10
Government
 • MayorDeepak Bikram Shah
 • Deputy MayorTara Devi Khati
Area
 • Total95.2 km2 (36.8 sq mi)
Population
 (2017/18)
 • Total21,677
 • Religion
Hindu
Time zoneUTC+5:45 (Nepal Time)
Postal code
10600
Websitehttp://budhigangamunbajura.gov.np/

History

It is formed by merging previous 3 VDC named Kuldeumadau, Barhabise and Bramhatola.[3] The name of this is formed after the name of the river Budhiganga which separates this municipality from Triveni Municipality.[4] There are some historic places which carry historical importance such as Barjukot Durbar and Kudikot Durbar. It is believed the name of Bajura District is derived from Barjukot Durbar.

Geography & Population

The population of this municipality is 21,677. It is the biggest municipality in terms of population and smallest on the basis of area. The area of this municipality is (36.8 sq mi). It is the only municipality which has blacktopped road.

Education

Shree Bhanodaya Higher Secondary School which lies in Naubis of Bhudiganga Municipality established in 2024 B.S is one of the finest school to pursue higher education in this Municipality. Students from Triveni Municipality also used to travel long distance to pursue +2 level until few years back.

Badimalika Multiple Campus which runs Bachelor's Degree in BBS, B.Ed and B.A. is newly established Campus in Naubis of Bajura District which attract students from Triveni & other municipalities. [5]

References
  1. http://103.69.124.141/gis/
  2. https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/new-local-level-structure-comes-effect-today
  3. http://mofald.gov.np/sites/default/files/News_Notices/Final%20District%201-75%20Corrected%20Last%20for%20RAJPATRA.pdf
  4. file:///D:/स्थानिय-तहअनुसार-बाजुरा-जिल्लाको-वस्तुगत-विवरण-२०७४.pdf
  5. "Nepal Census 2001". Nepal's Village Development Committees. Digital Himalaya. Archived from the original on 2008-10-12. Retrieved 2008-08-27.


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