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Balakhuti is a special place where history, spirituality, and local stories all come together, creating a unique and vibrant community.
Ca 06:22, 6 January 2024 (UTC)
Balakhuti is a local village located in the Souhtern part of DangDeukhuri of Nepal in Lumbini Province(Province number 5).It lies in ward number 6 of Gadhawa Rural Municipalityin Rapti Zone.At the time of the latest census year 2078 Bs(2021 Ad) in Nepal,it had a population of 350 persons living in 75 individual households.
Balakhuti
बालाखुटी Balakhutti | |
|---|---|
Typical Village | |
  Balakhuti Location in Nepal | |
| Coordinates: 27°46′38″N 82°32′34″E / 27.77722°N 82.54278°E | |
| Village |  Nepal |
| Province | Lumbini Province |
| District | Dang Deukhuri District |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 350 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:45 (Nepal Time) |
Geography
Balakhuti is situated in the Inner Terai region of Nepal, characterized by its proximity to a forest and a nearby stream. The village is home to two temples: Kandara Temple and Ma-Durga Temple.
Demographics
According to the 2021 census, Balakhuti has a population of 350 people. The village is noted for its cultural and religious diversity, with residents practicing various religions and speaking different languages.
History
Balakhuti has a rich history with local legends suggesting it was once considered the home of God Shiva and Goddess Durga.
Culture
The village is culturally vibrant, with a mix of castes and ethnic groups including Yadav, Chhetri, Brahmin, Muslim, and Tharu communities. Festivals and ceremonies, particularly those honoring God Shiva and Goddess Durga, are central to the community's cultural life. Weekly gatherings at Kandara Temple involve singing and prayers, especially among the Yadav community.
About Gadhawa
Gadhawa (Gadawa) is a village in the Gadhawa Rural Municipality of Dang Deukhuri District in Lumbini Province, south-western Nepal. It was, prior to September 2015, also a Village Development Committee in Dang Deukhuri District, Rapti Zone. At the time of the 2011 Nepal census the VDC had a population of 11,430 persons living in 2,176 households, up from the 2001 Nepal census of 7,877 persons living in 1,188 households.
It is surrounded by the former Gangapraspur VDC to the east, Koilabas VDC to the south, Bela VDC to the west and Chailahi VDC to the north. The North-South Damodar road runs through Gadhawa and communicates with the Indian border via Koilabas VDC and to the East-West highway (Mahendra highway) via Chailahi VDC. The majority of the population consists of Tharu, Khas Brahmin, and Yadav. There are a few Muslims. Most people are agriculturalists; however, a few are employed in small businesses.There are 8 wards in Gadhawa rural municipality including ward number 6 (Balakhuti)village.
Gallery
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Panorama View of Balakhuti Village
Balakhuti,Scenes
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Women showing some cultural practises -
Durga Mata at Kandara temple in Balakhuti
References
- ^ "Brief Introduction : दाङ जि.स.स". dccdang.gov.np. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
- ^ "मुख्यमन्त्री तथा मन्त्रिपरिषद्को कार्यालय". ocmcm.lumbini.gov.np. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
- ^ "गढवा गाउँपालिका | गाउँकार्यपालिकाको कार्यालय लुम्बिनी प्रदेश ,नेपाल सरकारशिक्षा,स्वास्थ्य,कृषि र रोजगार ,समृद् गढवा गाउँपालिकाको आधार". gadhawamun.gov.np. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
- ^ "GADHAWA Rural Municipality in Nepal". city population. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ "Nepal Census 2001". Nepal's Village Development Committees. Pitambar Yadav. Archived from the original on 12 October 2008. Retrieved 21 September 2008.
- ^ "Gadhawa", Wikipedia, 2023-12-19, retrieved 2024-01-28
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