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.
Prithvi Highway goes through this Municipality. Several small roadways are connected to the main cities like Dulegaunda, Khairenitar, Kotre, etc.
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
Demographics
At the time of the 2011 Nepal census, Shuklagandaki Municipality had a population of 49,611. Of these, 74.2% spoke Nepali, 10.4% Gurung, 8.9% Magar, 2.7% Newar, 1.2% Urdu, 0.4% Bhojpuri, 0.4% Kumhali, 0.3% Kham, 0.3% Tamang, 0.2% Hindi, 0.2% Rai, 0.2% Tharu, 0.1% Lhoba, 0.1% Thakali and 0.1% other languages as their first language.
In terms of ethnicity/caste, 18.0% were Magar, 17.9% Hill Brahmin, 13.5% Gurung, 12.4% Chhetri, 10.3% Kami, 6.6% Newar, 3.5% Damai/Dholi, 3.4% Kumal, 3.3% Thakuri, 2.8% Gharti/Bhujel, 2.5% Sarki, 1.7% Musalman, 0.8% Tamang, 0.7% Sanyasi/Dasnami, 0.6% Rai, 0.3% other Dalit, 0.2% Badi, 0.2% Sunuwar, 0.2% Tharu, 0.2% Yadav, 0.1% Lhoba, 0.1% Thakali and 0.2% others.
In terms of religion, 84.4% were Hindu, 9.9% Buddhist, 2.1% Bon, 1.7% Muslim, 1.3% Christianity, 0.2% Prakriti and 0.4% others.
In terms of literacy, 78.8% could read and write, 1.5% could only read and 19.7% could neither read nor write.
Climate
Climate data for Shuklagandaki (Kharini Tar), elevation 500 m (1,600 ft), (1976–2005) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 21.2 (70.2) |
24.2 (75.6) |
29.4 (84.9) |
32.7 (90.9) |
32.7 (90.9) |
33.0 (91.4) |
32.2 (90.0) |
32.5 (90.5) |
31.7 (89.1) |
29.5 (85.1) |
25.8 (78.4) |
22.0 (71.6) |
28.9 (84.1) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 8.1 (46.6) |
9.5 (49.1) |
12.5 (54.5) |
16.4 (61.5) |
19.7 (67.5) |
22.6 (72.7) |
23.9 (75.0) |
23.9 (75.0) |
22.6 (72.7) |
18.7 (65.7) |
13.8 (56.8) |
9.8 (49.6) |
16.8 (62.2) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 21.2 (0.83) |
25.0 (0.98) |
37.5 (1.48) |
111.4 (4.39) |
327.5 (12.89) |
448.3 (17.65) |
554.1 (21.81) |
438.4 (17.26) |
267.3 (10.52) |
71.2 (2.80) |
17.2 (0.68) |
22.5 (0.89) |
2,363.6 (93.06) |
Source: Agricultural Extension in South Asia |
Temples and gumba in Shuklagandaki
1.Dhorbarahi Temple 2.Teen kholey devi Temple 3.Boudha Gumba
Educational Institutions in Shuklagandaki Municipality
- Bhanubhakta Multiple Campus (Bachelor to Master) (Affiliated to Tribhuvan University) (Operated by government of Nepal)
- KHAIRENI HIGH SCHOOL,KHAIRENITAR
- SURYODAYA ENGLISH BOARDING SCHOOL,KHAIRENITAR
- MOUNT ANNAPURNA ACADEMY,KHAIRENITAR
- SHREE SARASWOTI MODEL SECONDARY SCHOOL,KHAIRENITAR
- MODERN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY,KHAIRENITAR
- NEPAL POLICE SCHOOL, BELCHAUTARA
- ARANIKO BOARDING SCHOOL,KHAIRENITAR
- Sahid Karishna Collage (Government)
- Panchamunidev Secondary School (Basic to +2 Level) (Operated by government of Nepal)
- Gaufarkodaya Secondary School (Operated by government of Nepal)
- Little Garden English Boarding School (Private School) (Basic to SEE)
- Araniko English Boarding Secondary School (Private School) (Basic to +2 Level)
- Chhabdi deuralai Secondary School.
References
- ^ वार्षिक नगर विकास योजना (२०७२/७३). शुक्लागण्डकी नगरपालिका. 2014.
- ^ 72 new municipalities announced My Republica
- ^ Govt announces 72 new municipalities The Kathmandu Post
- ^ NepalMap Language
- ^ NepalMap Caste
- ^ NepalMap Religion
- ^ NepalMap Literacy
- ^ "TEMPORAL AND SPATIAL VARIABILITY OF CLIMATE CHANGE OVER NEPAL (1976-2005)" (PDF). Agricultural Extension in South Asia. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
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