Bagchaur (Nepali: बागचौर) is an urban municipality located in Salyan district of Karnali Province of Nepal.[1]
Bagcbaur
बागचौर | |
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Municipality नगरपालिका | |
![]() ![]() Bagcbaur Location in Nepal | |
Coordinates: 28.47°N 82.28°E / 28.47; 82.28 | |
Country | ![]() |
Province | Karnali |
District | Salyan |
Established | 19 September 2015 |
Government | |
• Type | Mayor-council |
• Mayor | Mr. Lokman Budhathoki (NCP) |
• Deputy mayor | Mrs. Kalpani Pun (NCP) |
Area | |
• Total | 163.14 km2 (62.99 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,320 m (4,330 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 34,118 |
• Density | 210/km2 (540/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+5:45 (NST) |
Website | official website |
The total area of the municipality is 163.14 square kilometres (62.99 sq mi) and the total population of the municipality as of 2011 Nepal census is 34,118 individuals. The municipality is divided into total 12 wards.[2]
The municipality was established on 19 September 2015 merging Tharmare, Sibaratha, Kotbara, Kotmala and Pipal Neta[3][4] On 10 March 2017 Government of Nepal announced 744 local level units as per the new constitution of Nepal 2015,[5] thus Baphukhola VDC was Incorporated with municipality.[2][6]
Municipalities of Karnali Province | |
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Urban municipality: 25 |
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Rural municipality: 54 |
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Salyan District | ||
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Headquarters: Salyan Khalanga (today part of Shaarada Municipality) | ||
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