Godawari, Lalitpur

Godawari is a municipality in Lalitpur District in Bagmati Province of Nepal. It was established on 2 December 2014 by merging the former Village development committees Godawari, Badikhel, Bisankhunarayan, Godamchaur and Thaiba of Lalitpur District of Bagmati Zone. The municipality area was again expanded in March 2017 to include in total 12 previous VDCs. The six VDCs added were Devichaur, Dukuchhap, Chhampi, Thecho, Chapagaun, Jharuwarasi and Lele. The centre of this municipality is located at Bajrabarahi.

Godawari Municipality
गोदावरी नगरपालिका
Urban Municipality
Godawari Municipality is located in Bagmati Province
Godawari Municipality
Godawari Municipality
Location in Nepal
Godawari Municipality is located in Nepal
Godawari Municipality
Godawari Municipality
Godawari Municipality (Nepal)
Coordinates: 27.6°N 85.37°E / 27.6; 85.37
Country   Nepal
ProvinceBagmati Province
DistrictLalitpur District
EstablishedDecember 2014
ExpandedMarch 2017
Government
  TypeMayor–council government
  MayorGajendra Maharjan (NC)[1]
  Deputy MayorMuna Adhikari Kunwar (NC)[1]
Area
  Total96.11 km2 (37.11 sq mi)
Population
  Total78,301
  Density814.7/km2 (2,110/sq mi)
Websitegodawarimun.gov.np

Demographics

At the time of the 2011 Nepal census, Godawari Municipality had a population of 80,376. Of these, 49.7% spoke Nepali, 27.5% Newar, 15.3% Tamang, 2.4% Pahari, 1.0% Danwar, 0.9% Magar, 0.6% Maithili, 0.6% Rai, 0.3% Bhojpuri, 0.2% English, 0.2% Gurung, 0.2% Limbu, 0.2% Tharu, 0.1% Hindi, 0.1% Sherpa, 0.1% Sunuwar and 0.2% other languages as their first language.[2]

In terms of ethnicity/caste, 28.6% were Newar, 26.8% Chhetri, 16.2% Tamang, 10.8% Hill Brahmin, 4.3% Pahari, 2.7% Magar, 1.9% Sarki, 1.3% Kami, 1.1% Damai/Dholi, 1.1% Danuwar, 1.1% Rai, 0.6% Sanyasi/Dasnami, 0.4% Gurung, 0.4% Tharu, 0.2% Bhote, 0.2% other Dalit, 0.2% Limbu, 0.2% Majhi, 0.2% Musalman, 0.1% Badi, 0.1% Dhanuk, 0.1% Gharti/Bhujel, 0.1% Hajam/Thakur, 0.1% Sherpa, 0.1% Sunuwar, 0.1% Teli, 0.1% other Terai, 0.1% Thakuri, 0.1% Thami, 0.1% Yadav and 0.2% others.[3]

In terms of religion, 80.6% were Hindu, 13.9% Buddhist, 4.8% Christian, 0.4% Muslim, 0.3% Kirati and 0.1% others.[4]

In terms of literacy, 75.0% could read and write, 1.6% could only read and 23.3% could neither read nor write.[5]

Landmarks

Godawari is one of the popular hiking destinations in Nepal for its rich wildlife and splendid environment. Godawari is also famous for its botanical garden and Godawari temple (Kunda and navadhara). Mt. Phulchowki is located in Godawari which is the highest peak in Kathmandu valley.

Ghatghar Dam was built for hydropower generation by diverting the water of the Pravara tributary outside the Godawari river basin to a west-flowing river which joins the Arabian sea.

Media

To promote local culture, Godawari one FM radio station ECR FM - 104.2 MHz, which is a Community Radio Station.


References

  1. "NC candidate Maharjan wins mayoral race in Godawari Municipality". The Himalayan Times. 18 May 2017. Retrieved 1 October 2018.
  2. NepalMap Language
  3. NepalMap Caste
  4. NepalMap Religion
  5. NepalMap Literacy
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