Tarkeshwar Rural Municipality
Tarakeshwar Rural Municipality is a Gaunpalika in Nuwakot District in Bagmati Province of central Nepal that was established in 11 March 2018 by merging the former Village Development Committees Khadga Bhanjyang(Ward no. 1 and 3), Gorsyang, Taruka and Dangsing. The headquarters of Tarkeshwor Gaupalika is located in Dangsing.
Tarakeshwar Gaupalika
तारकेश्वर गाउँपालिका | |
|---|---|
 Shree Bhamara Basic School, Tarkeshwor Gaupalika, Ward-6 | |
| Country |  Nepal |
| Province | Bagmati Province |
| District | Nuwakot District |
| Established | 11 March 2018 |
| Government | |
| • Chairman | Raamesh Bahadur Wasti (NCP) |
| • Vice Chairman | Taradevi Rimal (NCP) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 72.62 km2 (28.04 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 15,719 |
| • Density | 220/km2 (560/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:45 (NST) |
| Website | www.tarakeshwormunnuwakot.gov.np |
As it is located on the banks of the Trishuli River and has an on-site observation of the China-Nepal Railway from here, there is a good chance of prosperity if the opportunity is used properly.
It also has a high chance of tourist potential due to its historical, cultural and natural heritages, such as Taruka's Bull fighting, Dhiki-Jato Chulo and other site to make a name for itself in the National and International arena.
The Gaupalika is divided into 6 Wards.The total area of this Gaupalika is 72.62 square kilometer and the total population is 15,719 [1] as per the 2011 Nepal census.
Etymology
The Gaupalika is named as Tarakeshwor because of the Lord Shiva Temple located at Taruka which is known as Tarakeshwar.
Boundaries
- East: Bidur Municipality
- West: Nilkantha Municipality(Dhading District)
- North: Myagang Rural Municipality
- South: Belkotgadhi Municipality
Gallery
The view from Dhiki-Jato Chuli
Dhiki-Jato Chuli
Jato of Dhiki-Jato Chuli
Bullfight in Taruka
View of Khadga Bhanjyang from Tarkeshwar-6
References
- "Nepal Census 2001", Nepal's Village Development Committees, Digital Himalaya, archived from the original on 12 October 2008, retrieved 15 November 2009.
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