Sunkoshi, Okhaldhunga

Sunkoshi Rural Municipality (Nepali: सुनकोशी गाउँपालिका) in Okhaldhunga District was formed in March 2017, by merging 5 former VDCs of Katunje, Chyanam, Mulkharka, Sisneri and Balakhu.[1] The center of this rural municipality is located at Mulkharka. According to 2011 Nepal census, Sunkoshi Rural Municipality has a population of 18,550.

Sunkoshi Rural Municipality

सुनकोशी गाउँपालिका
Rural Municipality
Sunkoshi Rural Municipality
Location in Province No. 1
Sunkoshi Rural Municipality
Sunkoshi Rural Municipality (Nepal)
Coordinates: 27.284°N 86.377°E / 27.284; 86.377
CountryNepal
ProvinceProvince No. 1
DistrictOkhaldhunga District
EstablishedMarch 2017
Government
  ChairpersonMr. Rudra Prasad Adhikari (NC)
  Vice ChairpersonMrs. Durga Kumari Tamang (NC)
Area
  Total143.75 km2 (55.50 sq mi)
Population
  Total18,550
  Density129.04/km2 (334.2/sq mi)
  Ethnicities
Tamang, Chettri
Websiteofficial website

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