Kalika Municipality

Kalika Municipality (कालिका नगरपालिका) is a local government body in Chitwan District, Bagmati Province, Nepal. It was established in 2015 AD (2072 BS) by merging the existing Jutpani, Padampur, Shaktikhor and Siddhi Village Development Committees (VDCs). The municipality is divided into 11 wards and its administrative office is located in Ratnagar, Chitwan. According to the National Census 2078 (2021), the total population is 52,164, with 26,656 females and 25,508 males, and 12,258 households. The 2011 census recorded a population of 44,898. The municipality is diverse, with major ethnic groups including Hill Brahmin, Chepang/Praja, Tamang, Tharu, and Chhetri. Nepali is the most widely spoken language, followed by Chepang, Tharu, and Tamang. The municipality operates various public services including education, health care, and tourism promotion. Kalika Hospital is the only hospital in the area. Tourist attractions include Upperdang Gadi, Shaktikhor Jharna, Gairibari Jharna, Love Danda, Bhimwali Park, Viral Ghar, Siraichuli, and Sinti Jharna. Religious sites include Kalika Temple in Jutpani, Buddhist Gumba in Kamalchowk, Shiva Mandir in Gurau Chaur, and Khageri River for Chhatpuja. Major places include Kholesimal Bazaar, Club Chowk, Lahure Chowk, Jutpani Bazaar, Padampur Highschool Chowk, and Shaktikhor Bazaar. The municipality's official website provides information on budgets, programs, public procurement notices, and ward profiles. The current mayor is Binod Regmi and the deputy mayor is Bimala Tamang.

Kalika Municipality was established in 2015 AD (2072 BS) by the Government of Nepal, merging the existing Jutpani, Padampur, Shaktikhor and Siddhi Village Development Committees (VDCs). This was part of Nepal's nationwide restructuring into federal democratic republic, creating 753 local units. The municipality is located in the eastern northern part of Chitwan District in Bagmati Province. It is divided into 11 wards. The administrative office is in Ratnagar. According to the 2011 Nepal census, the population was 44,898. By the 2021 census (2078 BS), the population had grown to 52,164. The municipality has focused on providing basic services such as education, health, and infrastructure. Kalika Hospital serves as the primary health facility. The municipality also promotes tourism, with attractions like Upperdang Gadi, Shaktikhor Jharna, and Siraichuli. The official website provides public notices, budget details, and procurement information. The current leadership includes Mayor Binod Regmi and Deputy Mayor Bimala Tamang, who presented the budget for fiscal year 2083/084.

• 2021

  National Census 2078 records population of 52,164.

• 2015

  Kalika Municipality established by merging Jutpani, Padampur, Shaktikhor and Siddhi VDCs.

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