Bhanu[1] is a municipality of Tanahun District in Gandaki Province of western Nepal. The municipality was established on 19 September 2015 by merging the existing Bhanu village development committee or VDC, Barbhanjyang VDCs,[2][3] Rupakot (VDC),[4] Tanahunsur Village Development Committee, Purkot VDC, Mirlung VDC, Satiswara VDC, Risti VDC, Basantapur VDC and Chok Chisapani VDC. The center of the municipality is established in former VDC Office of Bhanu. After merging the population of all of the VDCs, it had a total population of 46,179 according to 2011 Nepal census.[5][6] After the government decision the number of municipalities has reached 217 in Nepal.[7] Nepali poet Bhanubhakta Acharya was born in Bhanu Municipality. It was named after him.
Bhanu
भानु नगरपालिका | |
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  Bhanu Location in Nepal  Bhanu Bhanu (Nepal) | |
| Coordinates: 28°02′N 84°26′E / 28.03°N 84.44°E | |
| Country |  Nepal |
| Development Region | Western Development Region |
| Zone | Gandaki |
| District | Tanahun District |
| State | Gandaki Province |
| Date of Formation | 19 September 2015 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Udaya Gauli (Nepali Congress) |
| • Deputy Mayor | Aasha Thapa(Nepali Congress) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 184 km2 (71 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 46,179 |
| • Density | 250/km2 (650/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:45 (NST) |
| Postal code | 33900 |
| Area code | 065 |
| Website | bhanumun |
Demographics edit
At the time of the 2011 Nepal census, Bhanu Municipality had a population of 46,179. Of these, 81.6% spoke Nepali, 7.5% Gurung, 3.7% Newar, 2.9% Tamang, 1.4% Urdu, 1.1% Kumhali, 1.1% Magar, 0.2% Bhojpuri, 0.1% Hindi, 0.1% Rai and 0.1% other languages as their first language.[8]
In terms of ethnicity/caste, 25.5% were Chhetri, 11.8% Hill Brahmin, 11.4% Gurung, 10.3% Newar, 6.7% Magar, 6.5% Sarki, 6.4% Kami, 5.9% Tamang, 3.4% Damai/Dholi, 2.8% Kumal, 2.6% Musalman, 2.4% Gharti/Bhujel, 0.9% Badi, 0.8% Thakuri, 0.4% Gaine, 0.3% Majhi, 0.3% Sanyasi/Dasnami, 0.2% Bote, 0.2% Ghale, 0.2% Rai, 0.1% other Dalit, 0.1% Dura, 0.1% Hajam/Thakur, 0.1% Kamar, 0.1% Kurmi, 0.1% Yadav and 0.2% others.[9]
In terms of religion, 83.7% were Hindu, 11.8% Buddhist, 2.6% Muslim, 1.4% Christian, 0.1% Bon and 0.3% others.[10]
In terms of literacy, 72.8% could read and write, 1.7% could only read and 25.4% could neither read nor write.[11]
Ward Profile edit
There are 13 wards in Bhanu Municipality.
| Present Ward Number | Former VDC | Former Ward Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhanu | 1 |
| 2 | Bhanu | 2 |
| 3 | Bhanu | 3 |
| 4 | Bhanu | 4,5 |
| 5 | Bhanu | 6,7,8 |
| 6 | Bhanu, Tanahunsur & Satiswara | Bhanu(Ward No. 9), Tanahunsur(Ward No.1 to Ward No. 3), Satiswara(Ward No. 1) |
| 7 | Basantapur | Ward No. 1 to Ward No. 9 |
| 8 | Purkot | Ward No. 4, Ward No. 6 to Ward No.9 |
| 9 | Purkot | Ward No. 1 to Ward No. 3, Ward No. 5 |
| 10 | Chok Chisapani | Ward No. 1 to Ward No.9 |
| 11 | Rupakot, Tanahu | Ward No. 1 to Ward No.9 |
| 12 | Mirlung | Ward No. 1 to Ward No. 6 |
| 13 | Mirlung, Risti, Satiswara | Mirlung (Ward No. 7 to Ward No. 9), Risti (Ward No. 6), Satiswara (Ward No. 2 to Ward No. 5) |
Notable Persons edit
- Bhanubhakta Acharya, a famous poet of Nepal
- Govinda Raj Joshi, Nepalese politician
- Ram Chandra Poudel, Nepalese politician
- Rajendra Chhetri, Chief of Army Staff of the Nepali Army
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Govt declares 26 new municipalities". EKantipur. 19 September 2015.
- ^ "26 new Municipalities announced". The Rising Nepal. Archived from the original on 2015-09-27. Retrieved 2015-09-18.
- ^ "Govt announces 26 municipalities" (PDF). The Kathmandu Post. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-10-01. Retrieved 2015-09-18.
- ^ "Bhanu Municipality". Bhanu Municipality Website.
- ^ Central Bureau of Statistics of Nepal: National Population and Housing Census 2011 Archived January 24, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Bhanu Municipality, Nepal".
- ^ "Govt adds 26 municipalities, 1 sub metropolis". Setopati. Archived from the original on 20 September 2015. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ^ NepalMap Language [1]
- ^ NepalMap Caste [2]
- ^ NepalMap Religion [3]
- ^ NepalMap Literacy [4]
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