हेम्जा
subdivision of Pokhara
Location in Nepal
Coordinates: 28°17′N 83°55′E / 28.28°N 83.92°E / 28.28; 83.92
Country   Nepal
ZoneGandaki Zone
DistrictKaski District
Population
 (1991)
 • Total6,409
Time zoneUTC+5:45 (Nepal Time)

Hemja is a former Village Development Committee north of Pokhara in Kaski District in the Gandaki Zone of northern-central Nepal. In 2014, Hemja was annexed to Pokhara City as ward number 27. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of 6,409.

Education

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There are several governmental and private institutions in Hemja, which also has a higher level campus. Schools in Hemja include:

Public/Government Colleges and Schools:

→ Gauri Shankar Multiple Campus
→ Gauri Shankar Higher Secondary School
→ Bishnu Paduka Higher Secondary School
→ Ambika Secondary School
→ Gram Prakash Primary School
→ Dibya Jyoti Primary School

Private Schools:

  • Dhaulagiri Boarding School
  • Hemja Boarding School
  • Snow View English Boarding School
  • Gyansarowar Academy

Communication

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There are several Internet Service Providers (ISP) in Hemja. Among them, some are :

  • Worldlink
  • Vianet
  • Pokhara Internet
  • LNT Internet
  • Telnet
  • Techminds

Transportation

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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.

Tourism

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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]

References

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  1. ^ "Nepal Census 2001". Nepal's Village Development Committees. Digital Himalaya. Archived from the original on 12 October 2008. Retrieved 30 September 2008.
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Category:Populated places in Kaski District