Misplaced Pages

#411588

59-659: In 2015 Nepal discontinued use of zone designations in favor of provinces. The zone formerly known as Mahakali is now part of Sudurpashchim Province . Mahakali's headquarters is Bhimdatta (formerly called Mahendranagar ) in Kanchanpur District . The zone covers the Himalayan range including Api Peak in the North, Hill valleys, Inner Terai valleys such as Patan Municipality in Baitadi District in

118-618: A course of computer engineering for class 9 & 10. Saraswati International Model High School is renowned for its quality school-level education. Recently, The school was awarded by British Council for its educational excellence. Geta Eye hospital offers a diploma in ophthalmology. The proposed Dasharatha Chanda Institute of Medical Sciences which is in ward no.12 is under construction and will offer many courses in Medical sciences in future. Padma Hospital Pvt. Ltd, Sewa Nursing Home provides health services based on Attraiya. Geta Eye Hospital

177-746: A distinct language, culture and history. Various dialects of Dotyali language are spoken in this region. Gora is a famous festival observed in Mahakali Zone. In ancient times, this region was a part of the Katyuri kingdom. After its collapse, this zone became a part of Doti kingdom, a branch of the Katyuri Kings . Brahmadev Mandir in Kanchanpur District was built during the reign of the Katyuri king Brahmadev. The largest city in

236-484: A long story behind its creation and evolution in it. There are altogether seven Bhagwati Temples (Temples of Goddess Durga) in Baitadi. It is believed that these temples seven are devoted to the seven sisters of goddess Durga. This temple is dedicated to Ransaini (one sister among seven) so the temple is also known as Ransaini Temple. Many festivals such as Dashain, Gaura, Sankranti, and Jaat are occasionally celebrated in

295-440: A population of 2,552,517 which is 9.63% of the total population of Nepal. The population density is about 130 persons per square kilometer. The province has a population growth rate of 1.53%. The sex ratio is 912 males for 1000 females, with a total of 1,217,887 males and 1,334,630 females recorded in 2011. The urban population of the region is 1,504,279 (58.9%) and the rural population is 1,048,238 (41.1%). The Khas/ Chhetri are

354-781: A previous war with Kumaoun during 1790 A.D. Rajghat is also a famous city of Kanchanpur District. It is located at Raikawar Bichawa VDC. There are 3 municipalities in Kanchanpur District. Mahakali Zone hosts the Sukla Phanta Wildlife Reserve in Kanchanpur District in the Terai , which covers an area of 305 km and surrounded by a buffer zone of 243.5 km. 29°30′N 80°30′E  /  29.500°N 80.500°E  / 29.500; 80.500 Sudurpashchim Province Sudurpashchim Province ( Nepali : सुदूरपश्चिम प्रदेश , Sudūrapaścima prāntaharū ; transl.  Far-West Province )

413-468: A total of Rs 5.4 billion so far. Kailali Multiple Campus Highways connects all nine districts of Sudurpaschim Province. Mahakali Highway and Seti Highway are major highways of this province. Mahakali Highway connects seven hilly districts to Terai region. The highway connects major trade routes Dhangadhi and Attariya . The Karnali bridge lies in Mahendra Highway at Chisapani at

472-549: Is 4,857.3954 km . (24.86%) belongs to This province has more mountainous and mountainous terrain. This province is located in the far western part of the state of Nepal. Two districts of this province ( Kailali and Kanchanpur ) are located in Terai region, four ( Doti , Dadeldhura , Achham , and Baitadi ) are in hilly region and three ( Darchula , Bajhang , and Bajura ) are in the Himalayan region. Karnali River flows in

531-603: Is a famous pilgrimage spot in far-west. The spat has been situated on the side of holy Godawari river , which is the great faith the point of Hindu people. It is believed that in ancient times one of major rishis of Hindus , Gautama has gone into deep penance and received self-knowledge in this region and in Duaper millennium also Lord Krishna grandfather Bhishma along with five Pandavas with Draupadi during their Forest exile devotion had stayed in this place, had bath in this river and gained knowledge of purity heart and mind. In

590-413: Is a holy site, Badimalika is a must-visit place. The scenery changes every season. During the spring and monsoon, it is lush green while during the autumn, the green grass turns brown. In the winter, the place becomes even pretty with patches of snow all over the hills and meadows. There are a few lakes. The place is ideal for trekkers. Api Nampa is the youngest conservation area in the country and one of

649-467: Is a religious Hindu temple located in Dasrathchand municipality of Baitadi district Nepal about 10 km west (about 20 minutes drive from headquarter) from headquarters of Baitadi. It is one among the seven Bhagwati temples of Nepal. This beautiful temple is located in the middle of the village Tripura in the uphills. Tripura Sundari is dedicated to the goddess Durga. The temple is painted with red which

SECTION 10

#1732787800412

708-545: Is a sacred place for Hindus and near it can be found multiple Hindu temples, including those to Shiva Mandir and Hanuman Mandir; as well as a Buddhist Gompa. Baddi Machheli (बड्डी मछेली ), or simply Machheli: The name Machheli means abundant fish. A hanging bridge crosses the Machheli river and there is a nearby picnic spot. Nayal Lake is situtated in Godawari Municipality ward Number 12 , Chapsalli which

767-429: Is also considered to be the symbol of the goddess Durga also identified as Adi Parashakti, goddess of war, a symbol of positivity (Divine forces), a hope. According to Hindu mythology, she is a warrior form of goddess Parvati wife of Shiva. She is usually depicted riding a lion and with 10 arms, each arm holding the special type of weapon given by other gods to her for her battle against the buffalo demon. The temples borrow

826-580: Is also rich in its art and architecture. The idol of Goddess Parvati is the main idol of the temple.The temple was later renovated by Naga Malla, the King of Doti, and King Birendra also assisted in the further renovation. Rupaligad Waterfall is located in Rupal, Dadeldhura, Sudurpashchim Province. The major festivals of the temple are Janai Purnima and Chaite Dashain on the very day devotees form all over Nepal and also from India come to visit. Though situated on

885-545: Is hidden beauty of Godawari. Godawari serves as a gateway to Far-Western Nepal and a transport hub due to its location at the intersection of the Mahendra and Mahakali highways. The development of a significant number of schools and colleges in Godawari led far western Nepal to become an educational hub. Durga Laxmi Multiple Camus offers various courses on Arts, Commerce and education up to Post Graduate level. It offers

944-673: Is home to around 140 bird species including the crested serpent eagle, grey-headed eagle, pochard and darter. Nearby are 13 other shallow lakes and ponds that create a unique landscape. Other wild animals here include the otter, gharial and the Bengal tiger. West of the Ghodaghodi lake is the Shuklaphanta National Park, which is probably the largest grassland in Sudurpaschim. Home to swamp deer, this national park

1003-482: Is not easy, but it is worth it. Walking on empty trails with a small group of people and sleeping on tents enjoying the night sky is what should expect from this trek. It takes past the Bajhang District , past dense forests and a few local settlements. The best time to trek this region is between mid-October to the end of November, the festive months of Nepal, as the harvest has cleared fields to camp. The trek

1062-578: Is one of the largest eye hospitals in the country. Geta Eye Hospital is a service-oriented, social organization that provides preventative and curative eye care services in the Far Western Region of Nepal. This hospital provides medical and surgical eye care services with community-based outreach activities such as Surgical eye camps and screening camps in all nine districts of the Seti and Mahakali Zones. The hospital also provides eye care services to

1121-425: Is one of the prettiest national parks in the country. Like the lake, the national park also sees a lot of migratory birds and is also home to elephants, tigers and gharials. Back in the 1970s, the area was a hunting ground for the royals of Nepal, but things have changed as it is a protected zone now. The jungle and the park are not fully explored. The place is also home to Rana Tharus, one of the earliest inhabitants of

1180-482: Is one of the seven provinces established by the new constitution of Nepal which was adopted on 20 September 2015. It borders the Tibet Autonomous Region of China to the north, Karnali Province and Lumbini Province to the east, and India's states of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh to the west and south, respectively. The province covers an area of 19,999.28 km , or about 13.55% of

1239-512: Is quite challenging because it is less popular among tourists, is raw and unexplored. There are no facilities for lodging, and the trekkers have to be self-sufficient with tents and other logistics. Surma Sarovar is one of the hidden gems in the Sudurpaschim region. Located at an altitude of 4,300 metres, the trail to get there is not easy. walk past high ridges that get to by crossing passes and also get to walk past small lakes and ponds along with meadows with mountains like Jethi Bahurani . The lake

SECTION 20

#1732787800412

1298-483: Is said to be holy, as people consider it an option to the holy Mansarovar lake in Tibet. An isolated lake in the middle of nowhere is another trek that is not for the faint-hearted. It takes around 13 days to complete. Walking steep cliffs and the base of hills of Sudurpaschim, this tough trek will test both body and mind. Every year people get lost here so do not venture out alone and take a local along. That way, can enjoy

1357-473: Is set to be promoted as Nepal’s first national health science university. The university will be named after Shaheed Dasharath Chand, a martyr in Nepal’s struggle for democracy. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, also known as Prachanda, announced this during a program organized by Geta Medical College. By Ashadh 2080, 12 structures’ construction projects are expected to be finished. The college’s construction has cost

1416-537: Is the first full automatic brick factory in the Far-Western Region of Nepal. It mainly produce the international standard i.e. quality based brick. It uses in government building, personal home, temple etc. It is locate at dhangadhi road near attariya chowk. ROSIN :: Divya Rosin terpentine limited mainly prodece the Rosin & Terpentine a chemical based industry. Godawari River : The Godawari River

1475-532: The Achham District there are 12 lakes in the conservation area along with 18 meadows that give the place a unique landscape. From here, mountains like Saipal and Api can also be seen along with the Budhigankadi river basin. It is also home to tall cliffs that the locals climb to harvest honey. There is something ancient about Badimalika. Maybe it is the landscape or maybe it is just the fact that it

1534-757: The Mughals had attacked the Raikas of Doti. They invaded Ajemeru, the capital of the Raika Kingdom. Ajemeru is now in Dadeldhura District of the far western region of Nepal . Hussain Khan, army chief of Akbar residing in Lucknow had led the attack. According to `Abd al-Qadir Badayuni (c. 1540 - 1615), Indo-Persian historian during Mughal Empire , Mughal Army chief of Lucknow, Hussian Khan, lured by

1593-527: The 13th century after the fall of the Katyuri Kingdom. He was the son of Last Katyuris of united Katyuris kingdom. Kings of Doti were called Raikas (also Rainka Maharaj). Later on Raikas, after defeating the Khas Malla of Karnali Zone, were able to establish the strong Raikas Kingdom in Far Western Region and Kumaon which was Doti. During the period of Akbar 's rule in the 16th century,

1652-504: The 1950s, when many Doteli and Nepali speakers from the hills migrated to the Terai. The local Tharu variant has influence from Nepali and the Hindi dialects spoken in the plains to the south across the border. The largest Sino-Tibetan language is Magar , although there are still some speakers of Byangsi in the higher mountain regions near Tibet. The Language Commission of Nepal has recommended Dotyali and Tharu as official language in

1711-464: The Banjaras rural of Khairigarh and establishing himself in that Pargana and in parts of Bhur. His state was merged with India In 1947 after Indian Independence. Sudurpashchim Province covers 19,539 km i.e. 13.27% of the total area of the country. In the total area of the province, the mountainous terrain is 7,932.834 square km. (40.60%), hilly terrain 6,748.7706 km . (34.54%) and Terai area

1770-624: The Dashain festival. Baidyanath Dham, one of the four shrines of Nepal, is a shrine of Lord Shiva located in Achham District in the confluence of the Budhi Ganga and Saraswati rivers in Achham district. The shrine has a school to teach Ved called Ved Bidyashram . In 2020, the government allocated NPR 2 million for Baidyanath Dham to upgrade Ved Bidyashram. In Shivaratri pilgrims from Nepal and India visit this place. Tripura Sundari

1829-554: The Dipayal High Court is the head of the judiciary. The present Governor, Chief Minister and Chief Judge are Ganga Prasad Yadav (governor), Kamal Bahadur Shah (chief minister) and Yagya Prasad Basyal. The province has 53 provincial assembly constituencies and 16 House of Representative constituencies . Sudurpashchim Province has a unicameral legislature, like all of the other provinces in Nepal. The term length of

Mahakali Zone - Misplaced Pages Continue

1888-672: The Karnali Bridge is the town of Chisapani in Far-Western Region, Nepal . Postal Highway , Seti Highway , Mahendra Highway and Mahakali Highway are the major highways of Sudurpashchim Province, Nepal. Mahakali Corridor is a North-South Corridor project which connects India on South and China on North is an ongoing highway project which will be alternative to Mahakali highway which connects Brahmdev-Jogbuda-Dadeldhura-Julaghat, Baitadi-Darchula-Chhangru-Tinker. Ethnicities/castes of Sudurpashchim Pradesh The province has

1947-631: The Khas Doti Kingdom for fighting against the Own Khas Gorkhalis . Raja Deep Shahi was expelled from Nepal in 1790 A.D and on arriving at Terai of Oudh (now Lakhimpur Kheri District of Uttar Pradesh of India) he established Khairgarh-Singhai State in Khairigarh under British India . Kanchanpur Praganna (present Kanchanpur and Kailali districts) was also the parts of his State or Zamindari . He succeeded in defeating

2006-425: The Mahakali Zone is Bhimdatta (or Bhim Datta , formerly called Mahendranagar ), which is also the headquarters of Kanchanpur District. Other main towns of Mahakali Zone are Dashrathchand, Patan (Baitadi) and Darchula Bajar. The Amargadhi, the district headquarters, is named after General Amarshing Thapa (a famous Gorkha General) who formed a fort to expand Gorkha Empire capturing Kumaoun state after had defeated in

2065-473: The Raikas after the origin of Raikas of Katyuris in Doti. "Brahma Dev Mandi" at Kanchanpur District of Mahakali Zone was established by Katyuri king Brahma Dev. Before the announcement of new provinces in Nepal, the area of this province was known as Far-Western development region of Nepal . When created there were no changes made in the province. Niranjan Malla Dev was the founder of Doti Kingdom around

2124-553: The Temple. Many people from Nepal and India come here for the occasions to celebrate festivals and to worship goddess Bhagwati for their better and happy life and to get blessed by the goddess Durga. According to the census of 2021, Sudurpashchim's literacy rate is 76.2%. 83.6% of males and 69.4% of females are literate. University 1. Sudurpaschim University is a university in Nepal, located in Mahendranagar, Kanchanpur. It

2183-544: The Terai. This is the heart and soul of the Sudurpaschaim province. This hilly plateau is the most popular place in the region. The air here is fresh and the terrain is lush green. There is a lot of flora and fauna in the Khaptad area, including musk deer, wild boar, and birds like the chyakhura, kalij and danphe. Out of all the places in the Sudurpaschim province, this is arguably the most underrated area. Located in

2242-456: The border of Kailali and Bardiya district & connects Sudurpashchim Province with Lumbini Province and Karnali Province . The bridge site is 500 km from the capital city of Kathmandu , and 86 km from the closest airport facilities in Dhangadhi. The design of the bridge and its location have made it a tourist attraction for domestic and international visitors. The nearest city to

2301-677: The center and the outer Terai in the South. The name of this zone is derived from the Kali River . The boundary of this region was Kali river on the west and Seti Zone on the east. After the Sugauli Treaty (also spelled Segowlee) was signed on December 2, 1815 and ratified on March 4, 1816, between the British East India Company and The Kingdom of Nepal ; Kali river which originates from Limpiyadhura, became

2360-643: The country's total area. Initially known as Province No. 7 , the newly elected Provincial Assembly adopted Sudurpashchim Province as the permanent name for the province in September 2018. As per a 28 September 2018 Assembly voting, the city of Godawari was declared the capital of the province, but Dhangadhi serves as the temporary capital. The province is coterminous with the former Far-Western Development Region, Nepal . The three major cities in terms of population and economy are Dhangadhi, Bhimdutta (Mahendranagar), and Tikapur. Previously, Sudurpashchim Province

2419-674: The daily rituals of the temple are performed in the Bhandarghar (भण्डारघर) in Thakuribada (ठकुरीवाडा) by Shahi Thakuri priests. The temple of Goddess Shaileshwari is situated at Silgadhi in Doti district. It is one of the most famous shrines in the mid-western and far-western hills of Nepal. There is mention of the place in the Skanda Purana. The deities in the temple complex include a Shiva lingam, Chaturbhuj Narayan, Ganesh, Bhairab and Masta. Special pujas are offered here during

Mahakali Zone - Misplaced Pages Continue

2478-477: The east, Seti River in the mid and Mahakali River flows to the west of this province. Mt. Api (7132 m.), Mt. Saipal (7025m), Bobaye (6,808m), Nampa (6755m), Om Parvat (5590m) & Jethi Bahurani (6850m) are the major mountain peaks of this province. (meters) The Governor acts as the head of the province while the Chief Minister is the head of the provincial government. The Chief Judge of

2537-477: The international boundary with the United Provinces of British India (now Uttarakhand , India ). The coldest area in the zone is Byash and the hottest is Kanchanpur. The Api Himalayas lie in this zone from where Chameliya river originates. Mahakali was divided into four districts; since 2015 these districts have been redesignated as part of Sudurpashchim Province . Mahakali Zone of Nepal has

2596-545: The lap of Badimalika, this temple (नाटेश्वरी) is considered as the belongings (elder sister) of Malika Devi. Rituals of Nateshwori are carried out by two sets of priests; one being the Thakuri priests and other the Bhramin Joshi. Shahi Thakuri of Khirpata and Joshi Bhramin of Belkatte are the ones who performs the ritual and can touch the deity. This temple is opened only during big festivals and on other few special days,

2655-410: The largest Indigenous group, making up 44.09% of the population. The Tharu are the second largest, making up 17.15%. Other Khas groups including Hill Brahmin , Kami , Thakuri , Damai , Sarki , Lohar and Sanyasi make up 11.90%, 7.22%, 4.40%, 2.56%, 1.67%, 1.17% and 1.01% of the population. There are some Magars (2.18%) as well. Languages of Sudurpashchim Province (2011) The vast majority of

2714-433: The memory of these great sages there is held a big religious fair on 1stmagh of every year which is known as Godawari Makar Mela. Fulfilling the requirement of the new Constitution of Nepal , 2015, all old municipalities and villages (which were more than 3900 in number) were restructured into 753 new units, thus this municipality upgraded into Godawari Municipality In 2017, the Godawari village development committee

2773-470: The most preserved. Nestled in the northwest side of the country, it is untouched. The valley between Mount Api and Mount Nampa is one of the best parts of the conservation area as it is full of meadows, oak trees and coniferous forests. Animals like the snow leopard are quite common in the area. Mount Saipal in Sudurpaschim is popular among a niche group of climbers and trekkers. Getting to the Saipal base camp

2832-463: The name Attariya Municipality by merging the former village development committees of Attariya, Malakheti , Sripur and Geta . The total area of the Godawari municipality is 308.63 square kilometres (119.16 sq mi). At the time of the 2011 Nepal census , it had a population of 78,018 people living in 14,915 individual households. Godawari in actual, is believed to be a holy place holding religious importance since early long time. This

2891-446: The plains to the hills. Built in 1927 AD, the three-storey palace has 83 windows and 53 doors. The Ugratara temple is a famous religious and tourist temple in the far western province. It is located about four kilometers west of Dadeldhura at Amargadhi Municipality-7. This temple is considered to be one of the nine Bhagwati temples in the far west of Nepal. It is built in pagoda style. It is the religiously important temple of Hinduism and

2950-595: The population speaks language varieties closely related to Nepali , if not mutually intelligible. Eastern dialects such as Bajauri and Achhami are closer to the Khas Bhasha spoken in Karnali province. The main dialect in the province is Doteli , spoken in the central part of the province, which gradually gets closer to Kumaoni spoken on the Indian side of the border. Nearly the entire Terai population spoke Tharu until

3009-400: The province. The Sudurpaschim province, is one of Nepal's best-kept secrets. It is raw, untouched and extremely beautiful. This place has it all – from mountains to meadows, from wildlife to wilderness. It is a region that is so underrated that it hardly sees any tourists. The Ghodaghodi Tal is in the southern region of the Sudurpaschim province and is the largest lake in the province. It

SECTION 50

#1732787800412

3068-497: The province. The commission has also recommended Baitadeli, Achhami, and Bajhangi to be additional official languages, for specific regions and purposes in the province. Godawari, Kailali Godawari Municipality ( Nepali : गोदावरी नगरपालिका, कैलाली ) formerly known as Attariya Municipality is a municipality located in the Kailali District of Nepal . The municipality was established on 18 May 2014 under

3127-880: The provincial assembly is five years. The Provincial Assembly of Sudurpashchim Province is temporarily housed at the District Coordination Committee Hall in Dhangadhi . The province is divided into nine districts, which are listed below. A district is administrated by the head of the District Coordination Committee and the District Administration Officer. The districts are further divided into municipalities or rural municipalities. The municipalities include one sub-metropolitan city and 33 municipalities. There are 54 rural municipalities in

3186-467: The views that the place offers. The best time to go here is during Janai Purnima when a large group of pilgrims from the district go there. But, locals say that visiting the place during autumn is also good given you take a local along. It was constructed around 100 years ago by Khadga Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana on 13 ropanis of land. It was used by the Ranas as a resting spot for when they travelled from

3245-468: The wealth and treasures of the kingdom of the Raikas, wanted to plunder the region, this being the motive behind the assault, but they did not succeed. The historic place of war between the Khas Doti Kingdom and Nepal ( Khas Gorkha kingdom ) during the period of Gorkha/Khas Expansion in 1790, according to the history of Nepal, is Nari-Dang, on the bank of the Seti River . The Dumrakot was the base of

3304-473: Was a development region of Nepal with the same territory. Far-Western Development Region was official name of this region. It is located at the western end of the country. Sudurpashchim was Nepali term of Far-Western region. Doti was an ancient kingdom in the far western region of Kumaon which was formed after the disintegration of the Katyuri Kingdom of Kumaon around the 13th century. Doti

3363-697: Was established in August 2010 (2067 BS) by the Act of the Constituent Assembly by the Government of Nepal. It came into operation in 2011, after the appointment of the university officials. Prime Minister of Nepal serves as the Chancellor of the university. 2. SHAHEED DASHRATH CHAND NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES Geta Medical College, which is located in Dhangadhi, Kailali district of Nepal,

3422-1406: Was merged into Attariya and the city's name was changed to Godawari Municipality . In 2018, Godawari was declared the capital of Sudurpaschim Province . But till now Dhangadhi serves as the temporary capital for the Sudurpashchim Province. At the time of the 2011 Nepal census , Godawari Municipality had a population of 79,686. Of these, 59.6% spoke Doteli , 20.4% Tharu , 11.3% Nepali , 4.7% Achhami , 0.8% Bajureli , 0.8% Magar , 0.6% Baitadeli , 0.4% Hindi , 0.3% Bajhangi , 0.3% Kham , 0.3% Gurung , 0.2% Maithili , 0.1% Bhojpuri , 0.1% Gurung , 0.1% Tamang and 0.1% other languages as their first language. In terms of ethnicity/caste, 31.9% were Chhetri , 20.6% Tharu , 16.6% Kami , 14.7% Hill Brahmin , 4.8% Damai /Dholi, 3.0% Magar , 2.5% Thakuri , 1.6% Sarki , 0.8% Badi , 0.6% Lohar , 0.5% Newar , 0.5% Sanyasi/Dasnami, 0.4% Tamang , 0.2% other Dalit , 0.2% Musalman , 0.1% Halwai , 0.1% Rai , 0.1% other Terai, 0.1% Yakkha and 0.2% others. In terms of religion, 97.7% were Hindu , 1.5% Christian , 0.6% Buddhist and 0.2% Muslim . In terms of literacy, 66.0% could read and write, 3.7% could only read and 30.3% could neither read nor write. BRICK :: Saanvi Brick Industries, located in Attariya,

3481-545: Was one of eight different princely states the Katyuri Kingdom was divided into eight for their eight prince's and became different independent kingdoms; Baijnath -Katyuri, Dwarahat , Doti, Baramandal, Askot , Sira , Sora, Sui (Kali Kumaon). Later on, the whole land between Ramganga on the west ( Uttarakhand ) and the Karnali on the east (which divides the far western region from other parts of Nepal), came under

#411588