Syangja District is a part of Gandaki Province, and is one of the seventy-seven districts of Nepal. Its headquarter is Putalibazar with a diverse population including Brahmin, Chhetri, Magar, and Gurung communities. Syangja is home to attractions like the ancient temples of Garaunsur and Akala, scenic viewpoints such as Panchase, and the historical town of Waling, making it a growing eco-tourism destination. The economy is primarily based on agriculture, with rice, maize, millet, and fruits like oranges being widely cultivated. The district has several educational institutions, and many residents pursue higher education in cities like Pokhara and Kathmandu. Well-connected by highways to major cities like Pokhara and Butwal, Syangja offers a blend of natural beauty, cultural diversity, and historical importance. The district covers an area of 1,164 km2 (449 sq mi) and has a population of 254,965.
The Magar language or Magar ḍhuṭ is a Sino-Tibetan language spoken mainly in Nepal, southern Bhutan, and in Darjeeling, Assam and Sikkim, India, by the Magar people. It is divided into two groups and further dialect divisions give distinct tribal identity. In Nepal 810,000 people speak the language. Despite Magars not having a state for its own country the Magar language is an additional official language in Gandaki Province and Karnali Province of Nepal and the Indian state of Sikkim.
Waling Municipality, the heart of Syangja, is a small valley covered with hills formed on 27 January 1997 by merging of the then three VDCs namely Waling, Dhanubase and Pekhubaaghkhor. It is a town and municipality in the western hilly region of Nepal. It is in the Aadhikhola valley in Syangja District, Gandaki Zone of Nepal. Waling will be the first municipality to have houses all coloured with pink and will be named as Pink City. Waling has grabbed an award for the best municipality of the country.
Putalibazar, is a municipality and district headquarters in Syangja District in Gandaki Province of central Nepal. Putalibazar is a famous city of Syangja District.
Arjun Chaupari is a rural municipality in Syangja District in Gandaki Province, central Nepal. On 12 March 2017, the government of Nepal implemented a new local administrative structure consisting of 744 local units. With the implementation of the new local administrative structure, VDCs have been replaced with municipal & village councils. Arjun Chaupari is one of these 744 local units. Arjun Chaupari is created by merging Rapakot, Aruchaur, Sataudarau & (3,7) Wards of Panchamul.
Chapakot is a municipality in the southeastern part of Syangja District in Gandaki Province of central Nepal. The new municipality was formed by merging three existing villages—Ratnapur, Kuwakot and Chapakot—on 18 May 2014. In 12 March 2017 The government implemented the new local administrative structure consisting of 744 local units. With the implementation of this new local administrative structure, the old structure will no longer be in existence. According to the new structure, VDCs will be replaced with village councils. Newly merged VDCs are Sankhar, Sekham, Ward no. 8 of Pakbadi & Ward no. of Malyangkot. The office of the municipality is that of the former Chapakot Municipality.
Phedikhola is a Village council in Syangja District in Gandaki Province, central Nepal.
Manakamana was a village development committee in Syangja District in the Gandaki Zone of central Nepal. At the time of the 2011 Nepal census it had a population of 4385 people living in 997 individual households. It is now merged to Biruwa Rural Municipality after the government of Nepal implemented a new local administrative structure in 12 March 2017.
Raipur (राइपुर) is part of Shuklagandaki Municipality in Tanahu District of Gandaki Province [Province No. 4], in central Nepal. The whole previous Raipur Village Development Committee is now included as the Ward No 11 of Shuklagandaki Municipality in March 2017. The head of the Raipur Ward No 11 is Shalikram Bhattarai. According to the Population Census of 1991, it had a population of 4581 people living in 850 individual households. Raipur is situated in about 18 km west from Dulegaunda Town & about 15 km from Putalibazar of Syangja District. From this village Of the top part called Raipurkot, we can have a panoramic view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Macchapuchre Range in the north, green hills, fertile land in the river banks, terraces and many others places with seasonal fruits and vegetables. The lifestyle of people living in Raipur is simple, and the majority of them are farmers. Most of the people from Raipur are migrated to Dulegaunda, Belchautara, Dhorfridi, Pokhara, Syangja, Chitwan, Kathmandu and other urban areas. About 90% of youths of Raipur are at Third Countries and Gulf for unskilled and low skilled employments.. Recently the village is connected with the national grid of electricity network. Not all the areas of Raipur has good drinking water facilities. People, in the hillside such as Bishauna, Chilaunekhark, Baaspani (Gaunpahal), Thumkidada, Simleshwara, Samtari, Bangalekhola have to spend most of their morning time in collecting drinking water from pond.
Bheerkot is a municipality in Syangja District of Gandaki Zone of central Nepal. The new municipality was formed by merging four existing villages—Banethok Deurali, Darsing Dahathum, Dhapuk Simal Bhanjyang and Khilung Deurali—on 18 September 2015. It has 9 wards. The office of the municipality is that of the former Darsing Dahathum village development committee's Bayarghari Bazaar.
Galyang is a Municipality in Syangja District in Gandaki Province, central Nepal. On 12 March 2017, the government of Nepal implemented the new local administrative structure consisting of 744 local units. With the implementation of this new local administrative structure, VDCs have been replaced with village councils. Galyang is one of these 744 local municipal units. Galyang is created by merging Malunga, Jagatradevi, (1-6,9) Wards of Pakwadi, (1,6-9) Wards of Tindobate, Tulsibhanjyang, Nibuwakharka, Pindikhola, Batuwa & (1-4,7-9) Wards of Pelakot.
Aandhikhola is a Gaupalika in Syangja District in the Gandaki Province of central Nepal. On 12 March 2017, the government of Nepal implemented a new local administrative structure consisting of 744 local units. With the implementation of the new local administrative structure, VDCs have been replaced with municipal & village councils. Aandhikhola is one of these 744 local units. Aandhikhola is created by merging Faparthum, Chilaunebas, Bichari Chautara, Wangsing Deurali, Setidobhan & (1,2,4-6,8,9) Wards of Panchamul.
Kaligandaki is a Village council in Syangja District in Gandaki Province, central Nepal. On 12 March 2017, the government of Nepal implemented a new local administrative structure consisting of 744 local units. With the implementation of the new local administrative structure, VDCs have been replaced with municipal & village councils. Kaligandaki is one of these 744 local units. Kaligandaki is created by merging Alamdevi, Birgha Archale, Chandibhanjyang & Shreekrishna Gandaki.
Biruwa is a Village council in Syangja District in Gandaki Province, central Nepal.
Harinas is a Village council in Syangja District in Gandaki Province, central Nepal.
Mohami is a City of Sankhar in Chapakot of Syangja District of Gandaki Province in Nepal. At the time of the 2011 Nepal census, it had a population of 339 people residing in 75 individual households.
Ajingare Nepali: अजिंगरे is a City of Sankhar in Chapakot of Syangja District of Gandaki Province in Nepal. According to the 2011 Nepal census, it had a total population of 450.
Bankata is a City of Sankhar in Chapakot of Syangja District of Gandaki Province in Nepal. According to the 2011 Nepal census, it had a total population of 350.
Jayatar is a city in Sankhar within the Chapakot Municipality of the Syangja District of Gandaki Province in Nepal. According to the 2011 Nepal census, it had a population of 150.
Raamghat is a city of Sankhar in Chapakot of Syangja District of Gandaki Province in Nepal. According to the 2011 Nepal census, it had a total population of 192.
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