• Source: Mahakali, Kanchanpur

Mahakali (Nepali: माहाकाली), formerly Dodhara-Chandani, is a municipality in the Kanchanpur District of Sudurpashchim Province, in Nepal.




Geography


It is located in the Kanchanpur District of Sudurpashchim Province.




Governance


The municipality was formed by merging the villages of Dodhara and Chandani, on 18 May 2014.
In 2017, the municipality was renamed to Mahakali after the eponymous Mahakali River.




Demographics


At the time of the 2011 Nepal census, the population was 39,253 people living in 7,392 households.
In terms of language, 53.9% spoke Nepali, 24.4% Doteli, 8.5% Bajureli, 4.7% Baitadeli, 4.4% Bajhangi, 1.3% Magar, 0.9% Achhami, 0.6% Dailekhi, 0.2% Gurung, 0.1% Darchuleli, 0.1% Hindi, 0.1% Limbu, 0.1% Maithili and 0.6% other languages as their first language.
In terms of ethnicity/caste, 34.8% were Chhetri, 22.9% Kami, 10.1% Hill Brahmin, 8.9% Magar, 7.2% Thakuri, 5.2% Damai/Dholi, 1.9% Sanyasi/Dasnami, 1.8% Gurung, 1.8% Sarki, 1.7% other Dalit, 1.4% Lohar, 0.8% Badi, 0.3% Kumal, 0.3% Newar, 0.1% Bengali, 0.1% Limbu, 0.1% Rai, 0.1% other Terai, 0.1% Thami and 0.1% others.
In terms of religion, 97.7% were Hindu, 1.7% Buddhist, 0.4% Christian, 0.1% Baháʼí and 0.1% others.
In terms of literacy, 70.7% could read and write, 1.8% could only read and 27.5% could neither read nor write.
Many Dodhara and Chandani people migrated from Hill Region. Most people migrated from Dadeldhura, Baitadi, Bajhang, Bajura, Doti etc. districts.




Education


The Bhanu Multiple Campus is the only Bachelor-level campus. Many government schools are present.bhanu secondary school The Laxmi Secondary, Sarda Saraswoti Secondary School are present. Many primary and secondary schools are affiliated with the Government of Nepal. The municipality has private schools such as Shree Nobel Academy Secondary School, Dhurba Tara Secondary School, Sun Shine Secondary School and Himalayan Academy English Medium School.




Infrastructure


The Mahakali municipality is home to Dodhara Chandani Bridge, which spans the river. The bridge is about 1496.5 meters long, connecting Dodhara and Chandani.

The new 4 lane Bridge that connects to mainland is under construction and 90% work finished




Telecommunications


Ncell and Nepal Telecom (NTC) are the main telecommunication services. Both Ncell and NTC provide 3G service, while NTC offers broadband connections. New internet providers like Subisu, Tech mide are currently providing Hi-Speed Fibre Connection




Health


Main health post Mahakali Municipality Health Post operates in the central area. Two Sub-Health Posts are present. Ward clinics were under construction at every ward in this municipality. Private clinics and community based nurseries operate in this area.




See also


Dodhara
Chandani




References






External links


District Development Committee, Kanchanpur

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Geografi Nepal
• Terai
• Mahakali, Kanchanpur
• Kanchanpur District
• Mahakali Zone
• List of monuments in Mahakali Zone
• Mahakali (disambiguation)
• Sudurpashchim Province
• Radiant Secondary School
• Dodhara Chandani Bridge
• Sharda River
• Mahakali Irrigation Project