Ghetma

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Ghetma

घेतमा
Motto(s): 
Nativeland and our Parents are Greater than Heaven
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Ghetma
Location in Nepal
Coordinates: 28°44′N82°19′E / 28.74°N 82.32°E / 28.74; 82.32 Coordinates: 28°44′N82°19′E / 28.74°N 82.32°E / 28.74; 82.32
CountryFlag of Nepal.svg    Nepal
Zone Rapti Zone
District Rukum District
Population
 (2011)
  Total4,789
Male                           = 2,348 Female                         = 2,441
Total Households = 862
Time zone UTC+5:45 (Nepal Time)
Area code(s) +977-88
Website www.ddcrukum.gov.np

Ghetma is a village in Rukum district, western Nepal.

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Demographics

The 2011 National Population and Housing Census recorded 4,789: 2,348 men and 2,441 women.

Education

Students attend Shree Adarsh Higher Secondary School Ghetma, Rukum. Each ward has primary schools including three lower secondary schools.

Geography

Ghetma is located on the bank of the Thuli Bheri River. The jungle of Ward No.1 contains a locally famous cave called Saattale Guffa.

Administration

In the past, it was a part of Aathbis DandaGaun VDC which used to occupy two wards.

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