Temal (Nepali: तेमाल) is a Rural municipality located within the Kavrepalanchowk District of the Bagmati Province of Nepal. The municipality spans 88.85 square kilometres (34.31 sq mi) of area, with a total population of 16,957 according to a 2021 Nepal census.[1][2]
Temal (RM)
तेमाल गाउँपालिका | |
|---|---|
| Nickname: Timal | |
  Temal (RM) Location  Temal (RM) Temal (RM) (Nepal) | |
| Coordinates: 27°31′N 85°44′E / 27.52°N 85.74°E | |
| Country |  Nepal |
| Province | Bagmati |
| District | Kavrepalanchowk |
| Wards | 9 |
| Established | 10 March 2017 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Rural Council |
| • Chairperson | Mr. Chandra Bahadur Tamang |
| • Vice-chairperson | Mr. Dal Man Thokar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 88.85 km2 (34.31 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 16,957 |
| • Density | 190/km2 (490/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:45 (Nepal Standard Time) |
| Post code | 45203 |
| Area code | 011 |
| Headquarter | Pokhari Narayansthan |
| Website | temalmun |
On March 10, 2017, the Government of Nepal restructured the local level bodies into 753 new local level structures.[3][4] The previous Sarasyunkhark, Saramthali, Bolde Fediche, Pokhari Narayansthan, Thulo Parsel, Kuruwas Chapakhori and Milche VDCs were merged to form Temal Rural Municipality. Temal is divided into 9 wards, with Pokhari Narayansthan declared the administrative center of the rural municipality.
Touristic activities
editThe historical temple of Narayansthan (the temple of lord Narayan) stands in Pokhrinarayansthan village, Within its premises, you'll find the Boudhanath, Swayambhu, and Namobuddha. Tongsum Kunda and the temple of Santaneshwar Mahadev at Kuruwas Chapakhori are also significant religious sites, drawing pilgrims seeking spiritual abundance.
Similarly, Bhim Paila, situated on the banks of the Sunkoshi River in Ward No. 4 Bolde under Temal Municipality, and Gaukhuru in Ward No. 6 Thuloparsel Bhorjyang, are endangered mythological sites. From the highlands of Temal, one can behold the majestic mountain ranges stretching from Kangchenjunga to Dhaulagiri, creating undulating waves of natural beauty. Additionally, the panoramic views from Temal hill encompass the Kathmandu Valley and the historic Sindhuli fort.
Demographics
editAt the time of the 2011 Nepal census, Temal Rural Municipality had a population of 22,712. Of these, 73.1% spoke Tamang, 21.6% Nepali, 3.5% Newar, 0.9% Magar, 0.7% Majhi, 0.1% Maithili and 0.1% other languages as their first language.[5]
In terms of ethnicity/caste, 73.1% were Tamang, 7.3% Hill Brahmin, 5.7% Magar, 4.2% Chhetri, 3.7% Newar, 2.6% Kami, 1.4% Damai/Dholi, 0.8% Majhi, 0.6% Thakuri, 0.1% Gharti/Bhujel, 0.1% Sonar and 0.3% others.[6]
In terms of religion, 73.9% were Buddhist, 25.3% Hindu, 0.3% Prakriti, 0.2% Christian and 0.4% others.[7]
In terms of literacy, 64.3% could read, 2.7% could only read and 32.9% could neither read nor write.[8]
References
edit- ^ "District Corrected Last for RAJAPATRA" (PDF). www.mofald.gov.np. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- ^ "स्थानीय तहहरुको विवरण" [Details of the local level bodies]. www.mofald.gov.np/en (in Nepali). Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- ^ "New local level structure comes into effect from today". www.thehimalayantimes.com. The Himalayan Times. 10 March 2017. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- ^ "New local level units come into existence". www.kathmandupost.ekantipur.com. 11 March 2017. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
- ^ NepalMap Language [1]
- ^ NepalMap Caste [2]
- ^ NepalMap Religion [3]
- ^ NepalMap Literacy [4]
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