Chandragiri is a municipality in Kathmandu District in Bagmati Province of Nepal that was declared as municipality on 2 December 2014 by merging the former Village Development Committees Baad Bhanjyang, Balambu, Dahachok, Mahadevsthan, Machhegaun, Matatirtha, Naikap Naya Bhanjyang, Naikap Purano Bhanjyang, Satungal, Thankot and Tinthana.[2][3] The urban administration is located in Old-Balambu.[citation needed] The city's main attractions include Chandragiri Hill, Nepal with its Cable Car.[4]
Chandragiri Municipality
चन्द्रागिरी नगरपालिका | |
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Municipality | |
Chandragiri Municipality Location in Nepal Show map of Bagmati ProvinceChandragiri Municipality Chandragiri Municipality (Nepal) Show map of Nepal | |
Coordinates: 27°41′25″N 85°13′13″E | |
Country | Nepal |
Region | Central |
Province | Bagmati Province |
District | Kathmandu District |
Established | December 2014 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Ghanshyam Giri (NC) |
• Deputy Mayor | Basanti Shrestha (NCP) |
Area | |
• Total | 43.9 km2 (16.9 sq mi) |
Population (2011 Nepal census) | |
• Total | 85,195 |
• Density | 1,900/km2 (5,000/sq mi) |
• Ethnicities | Newar Bahun Chhetri Tamang Magar |
Time zone | UTC+5:45 (Nepal Time) |
Postal code | 44619 |
Area code | 01 |
Website | chandragirimun |
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Chandragiri municipality has a total population of 85,195 according to 2011 Nepal census.[5]
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Headquarter: Kathmandu | |||
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