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Dhulikhel
Dhulikhel (Nepal Bhasa: dhau_khya )is a municipality in Kavrepalanchok District of Nepal. Two major highways, the B.P. Highway and the Araniko Highway pass through Dhulikhel. Araniko Highway connects Kathmandu, Nepal's capital city with Tibet's border town of Kodari. Dhulikhel is located at the Eastern rim of Kathmandu Valley, south of the Himalayas at 1550m above sea level and is situated 30 km southeast of Kathmandu and 74 km southwest of Kodari. The majority of people in Dhulikhel are Newars, and Brahmin, Chhettri, Tamang and Dalit are also living in outer area of the town. Drinking water in Dhulikhel is some of the best water in Nepal. It was made with the help of the German NGO German Technical Cooperation.
Located 30 km to the east of Kathmandu valley, Dhulikhel Municipality was established on 2043/11/05 constituting 9 wards. At present, with the expansion of area, the municipality consists of 12 wards covering a total of 54.62 km2.
Dhulikhel Municipality receives an annual rainfall of 1500mm. The average temperature of 20 C makes it a treat for tourists especially in the summer season.
As per the figures of Central Bureau of Statistics Total population of Dhulikhel Municipality is 33,981 with 16,675 male and 17306 female. The population density is 582 per km2. with an average growth rate of 0.65. There are 7039 Households with average size of 4.5.
Dhulikhel Municipality boasts as a major touristic destination with attractions that range from natural scenario to cultural and historical elements. One can view the Himalayan range at an 180o panoramic view of mountains including Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Ganesh Himal, Mt. Langtang, Mt. Phuribichyachu, Mt. Gaurishankar, Mt. Lhotse among others. Other natural attractions include locations like Tundikhel plus cultural and religious sites like Bhagawati, Kalidevi, Gita Mandir, Gaukhureshwor.
The name Dhulikhel originates from the Nepal Bhasha word dhali_khela, which is the earlier form of the present Nepal Bhasha name dhau_khyo. Dhali or dhau means 'yogurt' and khela or khyo means 'field' in Nepala Bhasha. It is said to have come from the Lichchhi name Dhawalasrotapura. Dhulikhel was the eastern border of ancient Nepal Mandala, and it was one of the territories of Bhaktapur kingdom. Dhulikhel was among the last places to be annexed to the country Gorkha that was being expanded by Prithvi Narayan Shah. In his Itihas Prakash, Yogi Naraharinath, wrote about the difficulty Prithvi Narayan Shah faced in conquering Dhulikhel.
Until B.S. 1972, administrative center of Kavrepalanchok was at Chautara. Then, it shifted to Banepa until B.S. 1980 after which it subsequently shifted to Dhulikhel which stands till date.
At the time of the 2011 Nepal census, Dhulikhel Municipality had a population of 34,142. Of these, 58.6% spoke Nepali, 22.9% Tamang, 17.0% Newar, 0.3% Magar, 0.3% Maithili, 0.2% Rai, 0.1% Bhojpuri, 0.1% Hindi, 0.1% Sunuwar, 0.1% Thangmi, 0.1% Tharu and 0.1% other languages as their first language.
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Dhulikhel
Dhulikhel (Nepal Bhasa: dhau_khya )is a municipality in Kavrepalanchok District of Nepal. Two major highways, the B.P. Highway and the Araniko Highway pass through Dhulikhel. Araniko Highway connects Kathmandu, Nepal's capital city with Tibet's border town of Kodari. Dhulikhel is located at the Eastern rim of Kathmandu Valley, south of the Himalayas at 1550m above sea level and is situated 30 km southeast of Kathmandu and 74 km southwest of Kodari. The majority of people in Dhulikhel are Newars, and Brahmin, Chhettri, Tamang and Dalit are also living in outer area of the town. Drinking water in Dhulikhel is some of the best water in Nepal. It was made with the help of the German NGO German Technical Cooperation.
Located 30 km to the east of Kathmandu valley, Dhulikhel Municipality was established on 2043/11/05 constituting 9 wards. At present, with the expansion of area, the municipality consists of 12 wards covering a total of 54.62 km2.
Dhulikhel Municipality receives an annual rainfall of 1500mm. The average temperature of 20 C makes it a treat for tourists especially in the summer season.
As per the figures of Central Bureau of Statistics Total population of Dhulikhel Municipality is 33,981 with 16,675 male and 17306 female. The population density is 582 per km2. with an average growth rate of 0.65. There are 7039 Households with average size of 4.5.
Dhulikhel Municipality boasts as a major touristic destination with attractions that range from natural scenario to cultural and historical elements. One can view the Himalayan range at an 180o panoramic view of mountains including Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Ganesh Himal, Mt. Langtang, Mt. Phuribichyachu, Mt. Gaurishankar, Mt. Lhotse among others. Other natural attractions include locations like Tundikhel plus cultural and religious sites like Bhagawati, Kalidevi, Gita Mandir, Gaukhureshwor.
The name Dhulikhel originates from the Nepal Bhasha word dhali_khela, which is the earlier form of the present Nepal Bhasha name dhau_khyo. Dhali or dhau means 'yogurt' and khela or khyo means 'field' in Nepala Bhasha. It is said to have come from the Lichchhi name Dhawalasrotapura. Dhulikhel was the eastern border of ancient Nepal Mandala, and it was one of the territories of Bhaktapur kingdom. Dhulikhel was among the last places to be annexed to the country Gorkha that was being expanded by Prithvi Narayan Shah. In his Itihas Prakash, Yogi Naraharinath, wrote about the difficulty Prithvi Narayan Shah faced in conquering Dhulikhel.
Until B.S. 1972, administrative center of Kavrepalanchok was at Chautara. Then, it shifted to Banepa until B.S. 1980 after which it subsequently shifted to Dhulikhel which stands till date.
At the time of the 2011 Nepal census, Dhulikhel Municipality had a population of 34,142. Of these, 58.6% spoke Nepali, 22.9% Tamang, 17.0% Newar, 0.3% Magar, 0.3% Maithili, 0.2% Rai, 0.1% Bhojpuri, 0.1% Hindi, 0.1% Sunuwar, 0.1% Thangmi, 0.1% Tharu and 0.1% other languages as their first language.