Baijinath, Achham

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Baijinath
बैजिनाथ
Former Village Development Committee
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Baijinath
Location in Nepal
Coordinates: 29°18′N81°13′E / 29.300°N 81.217°E / 29.300; 81.217
CountryFlag of Nepal.svg   Nepal
Province Sudurpashchim Province
District Achham District
Part of Sanphebagar Municipality
Population
 (2001)
 • Total
1,345
Time zone UTC+5:45 (Nepal Time)
Postal code
10709
Area code 097

Baijinath is a village and business center in Sanphebagar Municipality of Achham District in Sudurpashchim Province, Nepal. It was formerly a separate Village Development Committee (VDC) before being merged into Sanphebagar Municipality.

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Geography

Baijinath is located in the hilly region of western Nepal within Sanphebagar Municipality. The area lies on the bank of the Budhi Ganga River.

Demographics

According to the 2001 Nepal census, Baijinath had a population of 1,345 persons living in individual households. [1] The 1991 census recorded a population of 1,160.

Administration

The village was established as a Village Development Committee during the previous local governance system. Following the 2014 local government restructuring, it was incorporated into the newly formed Sanphebagar Municipality along with other former VDCs in the area.

Economy

Baijinath serves as a local business center for the surrounding area. The local economy is primarily based on agriculture and trade.

Transportation

The village is located approximately 25 km north of the district headquarters, Mangalsen. Sanphebagar Airport is located nearby and resumed flight operations in 2018 after being out of service for 13 years.

References

  1. ↑ "Nepal Census 2001". Department of Settlement.
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