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18-519: The district, with Salleri as its headquarters, covers an area of 3,312 km (1,279 sq mi) and had a population 107,686 in 2001 and 105,886 in 2011 . Mount Everest is in the northern part of this district, within Sagarmatha National Park . Historically, Solukhumbu was part of Kirata Kingdoms in early and medieval era. It was a part of Majh Kirat Khambuwan (central province or region of Kirat Kingdoms ). Before

36-481: Is a combination of two words "Solu" and "Dudhkunda". "Solu" is a river which flows in this region and "Dudhkunda" is a lake located east of Solu river. The municipality has gain her name on river and lake which are famous in this region. Salleri is the main town or centre of Solududhkunda Municipality. It was a separate local level rural unit before 2014. According to the 2011 Nepal census it had total population of 6,590 individuals living in 1,682 households. Salleri

54-481: Is a combination of two words "Solu" and "Dudhkunda". "Solu" is a river which flows in this region and "Dudhkunda" is a lake located east of Solu river. The municipality has gain her name on river and lake which are famous in this region. Salleri is the main town or centre of Solududhkunda Municipality. It was a separate local level rural unit before 2014. According to the 2011 Nepal census it had total population of 6,590 individuals living in 1,682 households. Salleri

72-558: Is located in Phaplu in the northern part of the municipality. After the development of Phaplu Airport, internal and foreign tourists have been using the road network for trekking to Pikey Peak and Dudh Kunda. This article about a location in Solukhumbu District , Nepal is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Dudhkunda Solududhkunda ( Nepali : सोलुदुधकुण्ड नगरपालिका ) (earlier: Dudhkunda )

90-604: Is located in this region, encompassing the roadless town of Namche Bazaar and villages such as Thame , Khumjung , Pangboche , Pheriche and Kunde . The renowned Buddhist monastery at Tengboche also falls within the Khumbu region. Lower Solukhumbu (lower parts of Solukhumbu District) is part of the Mid-hills region. It is less famous for trekking, however new trails such as the Mundhum trail are being developed. Rais are

108-472: Is now divided into three wards. Ward no. 4, 5 and 6 of Solududhkunda Municipality were part of Salleri Village development committee. Headquarters of Solududhkunda municipality is situated at ward no. 5. To promote local culture, Solududhkunda Municipality has two community radio stations – Radio Dudhkoshi (94.6 MHz) and Solu FM (101.2 MHz) and Himal FM. Most parts of Dudhkunda municipality have access to local roads. Phaplu Airport

126-472: Is now divided into three wards. Ward no. 4, 5 and 6 of Solududhkunda Municipality were part of Salleri Village development committee. Headquarters of Solududhkunda municipality is situated at ward no. 5. To promote local culture, Solududhkunda Municipality has two community radio stations – Radio Dudhkoshi (94.6 MHz) and Solu FM (101.2 MHz) and Himal FM. Most parts of Dudhkunda municipality have access to local roads. Phaplu Airport

144-479: Is one of three Himalayan districts within Province No. 1, positioned on the west-by-northwestern corner of the province. It spans a total area of 3,312 square kilometres (1,279 sq mi). It is geographically situated between latitudes 27°20'39" and 28°6'24" North, and longitudes 86°0'21" and 87°0'1" East. Its north border includes the world's highest peak 8,848 metres (29,029 ft) ( Mount Everest ); and

162-758: Is the only municipality of Solukhumbu District . Located in Koshi Province of Nepal . The town of Salleri, which is located within the municipality is the headquarter of Solukhumbu District It was formed in 2014 by merging four VDCs : Salleri , Garma , Loding Tamakhani and Beni and was divided into 9 wards. Total area of the municipality had 254.3 square kilometres (98.2 sq mi) and population of municipality had 20,399 individuals living in 5,368 households ( 2011 Nepal census ). In March 2017, restructuring of local level units in Nepal brought some changing in area and population. More VDCs added to

180-643: Is the only municipality of Solukhumbu District . Located in Koshi Province of Nepal . The town of Salleri, which is located within the municipality is the headquarter of Solukhumbu District It was formed in 2014 by merging four VDCs : Salleri , Garma , Loding Tamakhani and Beni and was divided into 9 wards. Total area of the municipality had 254.3 square kilometres (98.2 sq mi) and population of municipality had 20,399 individuals living in 5,368 households ( 2011 Nepal census ). In March 2017, restructuring of local level units in Nepal brought some changing in area and population. More VDCs added to

198-566: The unification of Nepal by king of Gorkha , what is now Solukhumbu district was part of Chaudandi of Majh Kirat (Khambuwan). In 1773 AD the King of Gorkha attacked and absorbed it into Nepal . The Solukhumbu district was established in 1962, out of the old East No. 3 district. Before 1962, present-day Solukhumbu, Okhaldhunga and some parts of Khotang previously constitute district "East No. 3". Solu and Rawa thums (counties) were carved out of East No. 3 to create Solukhumbu District. Solukhumbu

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216-526: The district's lowest point is at 600 metres (2,000 ft) (Tuintar) above sea level. The district is bordered by Sankhuwasabha in the east, Bhojpur in the south-east, Khotang and Okhaldhunga in the south, Bagmati Province in the west and Tibet (China) in the north. The diverse geography of Solukhumbu district is marked by three distinct levels: This region is home to the Mahalangur Himal and other Himalayan mountain ranges. Situated on

234-608: The district. The officer of District Administration office called CDO . Formerly, Solukhumbu district was divided into many Village development committees . In 2014 Dudhkunda municipality was established merging some Village development committees. In 2016 all other Village development committee nullified and introduced rural municipality thus all former Village development committees grouped into 7 units and announced 7 rural municipality. There were 35 Village Development Committees in Solukhumbu District: At

252-491: The main inhabitants in this region. Solukhumbu is divided into 8 local level units, 1 unit is urban and 7 are rural. They are further divided into wards. Solukhumbu is single-seat constituency for parliamentary constituency and double seat for provincial constituency . Solukhumbu district coordination committee coordinates between local and provincial governments. Solukhumbu district administration office co-operates with Solukhumbu DCC to maintain peace, order and security in

270-481: The municipality: Takasindu , Kerung , Gorakhani and Tapting . After adding more VDCs to the municipality, total area of the municipality increased to 538.09 square kilometres (207.76 sq mi) and population increased to 20,399 people. Tingla VDC was added again to this municipality on 26 February 2018 and finally the total area of this municipality became 565.06 square kilometres (218.17 sq mi) and population became 24,323 people. Solududhkunda

288-481: The municipality: Takasindu , Kerung , Gorakhani and Tapting . After adding more VDCs to the municipality, total area of the municipality increased to 538.09 square kilometres (207.76 sq mi) and population increased to 20,399 people. Tingla VDC was added again to this municipality on 26 February 2018 and finally the total area of this municipality became 565.06 square kilometres (218.17 sq mi) and population became 24,323 people. Solududhkunda

306-472: The northern border with Tibet , it hosts some of the world's highest peaks, including Mount Everest (8,848m), Lhotse (8,516m), Makalu (8,485m), Cho Oyu (8,201m), Gyachung Kang (7,952m), among others. Known globally for its trekking and hiking opportunities, the highland Khumbu valley is predominantly inhabited by the Kulung and Sherpa communities. The administrative division of Khumbu Pasanglhamu

324-1502: The time of the 2011 Nepal census , Solukhumbu District had a population of 105,886. language in Solukhumbu District As their first language, 36.7% spoke Nepali , 16.7% Sherpa , 9.4% Tamang , 9.2% Kulung , 8.8% Thulung , 8.5% Khaling , 3.8% Nachhiring , 2.4% Bahing , 1.5% Magar , 0.7% Maithili , 0.6% Newar , 0.4% Rai , 0.2% Sunuwar , 0.1% Bhujel , 0.1% Gurung , 0.1% Tharu , 0.1% Tibetan and 0.4% other languages. Castes/ethnic groups in Solukhumbu district (2011) Ethnicity/caste: 19.7% were Rai , 16.6% Sherpa , 15.0% Chhetri , 9.9% Tamang , 8.9% Kulung , 5.6% Kami , 4.9% Magar , 4.6% Hill Brahmin , 3.5% Nachhiring, 2.4% Newar , 1.9% Gharti/ Bhujel , 1.5% Damai /Dholi, 1.0% Thulung, 0.7% Gurung , 0.7% Sanyasi/Dasnami, 0.5% Sarki , 0.3% Kalar, 0.3% Khaling, 0.3% Sunuwar , 0.1% Badi , 0.1% Bahing , 0.1% Hajam /Thakur, 0.1% Koiri / Kushwaha , 0.1% Majhi, 0.1% Tharu and 0.5% others. Religion: 40.2% were Hindu , 30.2% Kirati , 27.2% Buddhist , 2.2% Christian , 0.1% Prakriti and 0.2% others. Literacy: 64.0% could read and write, 3.2% could only read and 32.8% could neither read nor write. 27°30′N 86°35′E  /  27.500°N 86.583°E  / 27.500; 86.583 Solududhkunda Municipality Solududhkunda ( Nepali : सोलुदुधकुण्ड नगरपालिका ) (earlier: Dudhkunda )

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