Aathabis (Nepali: आठबीस) is an urban municipality located in Dailekh District of Karnali Province of Nepal.[1]
Aathabis
आठबीस | |
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Municipality | |
![]() ![]() Aathabis Location in Nepal | |
Coordinates: 29.06°N 81.46°E / 29.06; 81.46 | |
Country | ![]() |
Province | Karnali |
District | Dailekh |
No. of wards | 9 |
Established | 10 March 2017 |
Government | |
• Type | Mayor-council |
• Mayor | Mr. Khadagraj Upadhyah (NCP) |
• Deputy mayor | Mrs. Dipa Bohara (NC) |
Area | |
• Total | 168 km2 (65 sq mi) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 29,227 |
• Density | 170/km2 (450/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+5:45 (NST) |
Website | official website |
The total area of the municipality is 168 square kilometres (65 sq mi) and the total population of the municipality as of 2011 Nepal census is 29,227 individuals. The municipality is divided into total 9 wards.[2]
The municipality was established on 10 March 2017, when Government of Nepal restricted all old administrative structure and announced 744 local level units as per the new constitution of Nepal 2015.[3][4]
Sattalla, Sigaudi, Rakam Karnali, Pipalkot, Singasain and Tilepata Village development committees were Incorporated to form this new municipality. The headquarters of the municipality is situated at Rakam Karnali[2]
Municipalities of Karnali Province | |
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Urban municipality: 25 |
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Rural municipality: 54 |
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Dailekh District | ||
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Headquarter: Dailekh | ||
Municipalities: 4 | ![]() | |
Rural municipalities: 7 | ||
List of municipalities and rural municipalities of Nepal |