Khandbari
Khandbari is the district headquarters of Sankhuwasabha District in Province No. 1 of north-eastern Nepal. The 2011 Nepal census counted 26,301 population.[1]
Khandbari खाँदवारी नगरपालिका | |
|---|---|
  Khandbari Location in Nepal | |
| Coordinates: 27°22′N 87°13′E | |
| Country |  |
| Zone | Kosi Zone |
| District | Sankhuwasabha District |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Murari Prasad Khatiwada (NCP) |
| • Deputy Mayor | Degeshwori Shrestha (NCP) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 26,301 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:45 (NST) |
| Postal code | 56900 |
| Area code(s) | 029 |
| Website | khandbarimun.gov.np |
A road connects Khandbari directly south to Biratnagar and the Terai. Khandbari will be soon connected with Kimmathanka and Tibet. Khandbari is fastest growing city and most developed among Hilly region. Khandbari's reputed schools include Barun Secondary English School, Surya Higher Secondary Boarding School, Bagishwari Secondary School, Makalu English Boarding School and Sunshine English Secondary Boarding School. Arun III Hydropower project is located nearby. About 3 km north from Khandbari lies another small bazaar known as Manebhanjyang which is an emerging business centre peak in the world. A road has already been constructed that connects khandbari directly to Biratnagar. Its border districts are Bhojpur, Solukhumbu, Taplejung, Terhathum and Dhankuta. The change in the political situation in the country has given much hope for the residents of the district for its rapid development. Arun III Hydropower project is one of the major subjects that really matters to the residents.
The hospital in Khandbari is described as "comparatively well-equipped", and has received patients from surrounding areas arriving on foot and by chartered helicopters.[2]
Khandbari is the main departure point for trekking to Mount Makalu, 5th highest peak in the world and Makalu Barun National Park.
Media
To promote local culture, Khandbari has five FM radio stations:
- Guransh FM 107.5 MHz
- Sunkhari FM 91.4 MHz
- Naya abhiyan FM 99.00 MHz
- Khadbari FM 105.8 MHz
- Arun FM also
References
- "Nepal Census 2001". Nepal's Village Development Committees. Digital Himalaya. Archived from the original on October 12, 2008. Retrieved November 19, 2008.
- "Sole staffer deserts health post". The Kathmandu Post. 2014-07-09. Retrieved 2014-07-10.