Hemja हेम्जा ward no 25 | |
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subdivision of Pokhara | |
Coordinates: 28°17′N83°55′E / 28.28°N 83.92°E | |
Country | Nepal |
Province | Gandaki Province |
District | Kaski District |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 12,262 |
Time zone | UTC+5:45 (Nepal Time) |
Hemja is a former Village Development Committee in the north of Pokhara in Kaski District in the Gandaki Province of northern-central Nepal. In 2014, Hemja was annexed to Pokhara City as ward number 27. Hemja is now an administrative part of Pokhara Municipality ward #25. At the 2011 Nepal census, it had a population of 12,262 persons in 3,019 households.
There are several government and private educational institutions in Hemja.
Public/Government Colleges and Schools:
Private Schools:
There are several Internet Service Providers (ISP) in Hemja. Among them, some are:
Linked with Pokhara-Baglung highway, Hemja offers a regular public bus service from Ghattekhola to Harichowk. People can catch buses across the Kande-Prithvi Chowk route as well.
It also has Deluxe bus facility for different cities, everyday (Day / Night).
Local taxies are available regularly.
Being a beautiful town, it also attracts tourists, specially to the monasteries. Other tourist attractions include bungee jumping, jeep flyer and rafting. There is also the event called Potato Festival yearly. [1] Hemja Mud Festival
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