The Thakali are an ethnolinguistic Tibeto-Burman ethnic group of Nepal. The traditional area of the Thakali community is called Thak-sat-se or the Thak Khola region and lies in the Kali Gandaki River valley in the Mustang District, Gandaki Province in western Nepal. According to the 2001 census, the Thakali population of around 12,973 constituted only 0.06% of Nepal's population. By the 2011 Nepal census, there were 13,215 Thakali people in Nepal.
Baglung District, a part of Gandaki Province, is one of the seventy-seven districts of Nepal. The district, with Baglung as its district headquarters, covers an area of 1,784 km2 (689 sq mi) and has a population (2011) of 268,613.
Baglung is a municipality in Gandaki Province, in western Nepal, 275 km (171 mi) west of Kathmandu. It is the administrative headquarters of Baglung District. Baglung serves as the major center for business, finance, education, service and healthcare for the people of mid-Kali Gandaki valley that encompass Beni, Jaljala, Baglung, Kushma, Kathekhola, Galkot, Phalewas and Jaimuni local bodies. The city is located at the cross-section of Kaligandaki corridor highway and midhill highway that transverse Nepal in north–south and east–west directions respectively.
Kushma is a small village and the headquarter of Parbat District in Nepal. Kushma municipality was formed by merging thirteen village development committees Pang, Khurkot, Durlung, Shivalaya, Chuwa, Katuwa Chaupari, Pipaltari and Pakuwa on 18 May 2014.
Amalachaur is a village development committee in Baglung District in the Dhaulagiri Zone of central Nepal. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of 5,055 and had 943 houses.
Amarbhumi is a village development committee in Baglung District in the Dhaulagiri Zone of central Nepal. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of 2,248 and had 409 houses in the village. It has been reported that the villagers of Amarbhumi VDC in Baglung district have changed their village's name to Mulabari.
Argal is a Village Development Committee in Baglung District in the Dhaulagiri Zone of central Nepal. It is located roughly 25 kilometres west of Baglung. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of 2,148 and had 387 houses in the village.
Bihunkot is a Village Development Committee in Baglung District in the Dhaulagiri Zone of central Nepal. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of 5,575 and had 1071 houses in the town.
Burtibang is a village development committee in Baglung District in the Dhaulagiri Zone of central Nepal. Burtibang is the second-largest commercial city in the district after Baglung.
Damek is a village development committee in Baglung District in the Dhaulagiri Zone of central Nepal. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of 5,824 and had 1072 houses in the town.
Narayansthan is a village development committee in Baglung District in the Dhaulagiri Zone of central Nepal.It is located above the bank of Kali gandaki River. Now, it has become one of the major important place in baglung. They have planned to construct the domestic Airport. At the time of the 2011 Nepal census it had a population of 2,876 and had 781 houses in the town. The major castes living in the VDC are Brahman, Chhetry and Newar. There are 2 high schools - Janatadhan Higher School and Ganesh Secondary School and one campus. Krishna Gandaki Campus is at the premises of Janatadhan HSS. Ganesh Secondary School, one of the best schools in the region is known for its quality education movement. Established in 1957 [2014 BS] by Soldier Board (India), Ganesh Secondary School is one of the oldest schools. In 1964 [2021 BS], the Indian Soldier Board stopped its grant. Since there was no school support mechanism developed from the Government of Nepal, the school passed through many ups and downs. After Modern Education Act came in effect in 1971 BS [2028 BS], the school merged with Janatadhan Higher Secondary School. In 1980 [2037 BS], the school was reopened.
Sarkuwa is a village development committee of the Baglung District of the Dhaulagiri Zone, situated in western Nepal. At the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of 2,516 and 495 houses.
Dhikurpokhari is a suburb and former Village Development Committee in Kaski District in the Gandaki Province of northern-central Nepal. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of 7,392 persons living in 1,427 individual households.
Durlung is a popular village in Kushma Municipality in Parbat District in the Gandaki Province of central Nepal. The formerly Village Development committee was annexed to form the municipality since 18 May 2014. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of 3202 people living in 659 individual households. Durlung kot mandir is quite famous historical place. One of the king used to live there when Nepal had distributed in 22/24 state. Most of the people are BRAHMINS followed by Chhetri, Gurung, Magar, Kami and other castes. The main occupation of this village is Agriculture. There is a huge problem of youth migration in this village due to the reason that no higher education colleges and employment opportunities are not available in the village. The village is situated at the altitude of around 1200m to 1500m. We can reach Durlung village by getting a bus to Kushma from any city of Nepal. After reaching Kushma we can get bus from Durlung chowk, Kushma or can hire a jeep or taxi to Durlung. It takes around 30 minutes from Kushma by bus. After reaching Durlung Kot a beautiful temple of 'durlung ka bhume devata' a god of Durlung. Every year during Dashain festival many animals are sacrificed for the god and many people around the district come to visit this historical place. Durlung kot have a view tower and one can enjoy the beautiful sceneries of Machhapuchhre and Annapurna mountain range. The place has huge religious and tourism potential. With the great potentiality of tourism village consists cannoying services on the stream of chanaute. Consisting of both public and private school there is good progress of education. With many of culture of brahmin, Gurung, newar we could find different diversity. The morning of durlunge's start with the fresh air blowing from Machhapuchchhre, annapurna. The life style of people is amazing with different basic facilities. The beauty of durlung cannot be expressed in words, we could only see it by visiting it by ourself. Hope to see you soon.
Pakhapani is a Village Development Committee in Parbat District in the Dhawalagiri Zone of central Nepal. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of 2969 people residing in 556 individual households. This village has three high schools located at; Pakhapani, Simley and Lamtun. It has nine wards and has a health post centre in each ward. The majority of the people have gone abroad for employment and remittance from them represents the economy. There are also numerous people who work in the British Army and Indian Army. Now this village has roads connecting all localities. Major village inside it are Kokhe(Chhetri community), Simle and Sarthan and Lamtun and many smaller villages.
Pang, Nepal is a market center in Kushma Municipality in Parbat District in the Dhawalagiri Zone of central Nepal. The former Village Development committee was annexed to form the municipality since 18 May 2014. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of 4091 people residing in 791 individual households.Pang is believed to be the birthplace of Goddess Parbati. The world's second longest suspension bridge named as Gandaki Golden Bridge is situated in Pang. It is one of the major historical places of Parbat District.
Tilahar is a village development committee in Parbat District in the Dhawalagiri Zone of central Nepal. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of 4218 people living in 863 individual households. Tilahar is also home to a charity funding construction of schools around remote areas of Nepal. It raises funding through donations and exporting blankets to overseas.
Gunjanagar is a town in Bharatpur, Chitwan in Bagmati Province of southern Nepal. The former Gunjanagar VDC and Saradanagar VDC were merged on 18 May 2014 to form new Chitrawan Municipality, which later was merged with Bharatpur. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of 11,076 people living in 2025 individual households.
The Chhantyal are an indigenous people of Nepal. Chhantyals are considered an indigenous group by the Government of Nepal. Most of the Chhantyal dwellings are concentrated in the western part of the country. Baglung and Myagdi are two districts in the Dhaulagiri Zone where most of the Chhantyals are living. Other districts with Chhantyal habitation include Mustang, Gulmi, Rukum, and Parbat. Nowadays, owing to the migration trend there is a notable population of the Chhantyals in Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara, Rupandehi, Kaski, Dang and Chitwan districts. According to a survey conducted by its sole organization, Nepal Chhantyal Organization, the total population is 16,093 and 1,602 households. Traditionally Chhantyals have been living with other castes in harmony. In some villages Chhantyals are a major group whereas in other villages they are a minority. Chhantyals have their own culture, tradition, rituals, language, and religion.
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