Lamkichuha

Lamki Chuha is a municipality in Kailali District in Sudurpashchim Pradesh of Nepal established on 18 May 2014 by merging Baliya and Chuha, two existing village development committees.[1][2] Later in May 08, 2014 it was formed by merging all the ward of Pratappur Village development committee. Lamki Chuha lies 72 kilometres (45 mi) east of Dhangadhi and 590 km (370 mi) west of the capital, Kathmandu, and is the major provider of education, health and employment opportunities in the eastern Kailali. It is surrounded by Bardagoriya Rural Municipality and Joshipur Rural Municipality in the West, Bardiya District in the East, Mohanyal Rural Municipality in the North and Janaki Rural Municipality in the South. Its Municipal office is located at Lamki chuha 2 Bhalka, Kailali.

Lamki Chuha Municipality

लम्की चुहा नगरपालिका

ल. चु. न पा
Municipality
Lamki Chuha Municipality
Location in Nepal
Lamki Chuha Municipality
Lamki Chuha Municipality (Nepal)
Coordinates: 28.62°N 81.15°E / 28.62; 81.15
Country   Nepal
ProvinceSudurpashchim Pradesh
DistrictKailali District
Government
 • MayorMahadev Bajgai (NCP)
 • Deputy MayorTika Thapa (NCP)
Area
 • Total225 km2 (87 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total76,007
 • Density340/km2 (870/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+5:45 (NST)
Post code
10900
Area code(s)091
Websitewww.lamkichuhamun.gov.np

Services

Lamki Chuha is one of the main business centres of the Kailali District. As a central point for connecting other main cities and villages of the Kailali district, it has the fastest-growing rate of infrastructure and public services. Availability of all infrastructure in Lamki Chuha has driven many people from urban and village areas to migrate to the district.

Industries

There are many Large Scale Industry in Nepal. Thakur Baba Breeder and Hatchery PVT LTD, Dolfin Modern Feeds and Chuha Sugar Mill etc are some of the large scale industry.

  • Thakur Baba Breeder & Hatchery Pvt ltd - It is one of the biggest Hatchery in Nepal and first Hatchery of Kailali District. It has two branches located at Lamki Chuha Municipality 04 Baliya, Kailali District and Lamki Chuha Municipality 7 Changabadi, Kailali District. Its Baliya Branch is in 4 Bigah land and changabadi Branch in 4 Bigah Land. Mahadev Bajgai ( Mayor of Lamki Chuha Municipality is the chairman of this Hatchery.
  • Chuha Sugar Mill - It is also one of the biggest sugar mill in kailali District which is closed. It is Located at Lamki Chuha 10 Chuha.
  • Deuti Gutka Industries - It is one of the biggest Gutka Industry of Sudurpashchim Province . Yagya Raj Oli is an owner of this industry . It also have branch in Nepalganj.

There are also other biggest and large scale industry in Lamki Chuha Municipality.

Transport

Lamki Chuha is connected to the Mahendra Highway, which is the longest highway of Nepal. It is a central meeting point for Lamki Chuha -Tikapur Highway and Lamki Chuha-Achham Highway, where transport includes cycle rickshaws, public minibuses and public city buses.

Tourism
  • Karnali Bridge - Karnali Bridge, the asymmetric, single-tower, cable-stayed bridge is the longest of its type in Nepal and was built by international collaboration.The bridge spans the Karnali River between the Kailali District and Bardiya District of western Nepal. The bridge was constructed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries of Japan and inaugurated after six years of its construction date by the late Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala.
Karnali Bridge side view

The bridge lies in Mahendra Highway at Chisapani at the border of Kailali District and Bardiya District. The bridge site is 574 km from the capital city of Kathmandu, and 87 km from the closest airport facilities in Dhangadhi. The design of the bridge and its location have made it a tourist attraction for domestic and international visitors. The nearest city to the Karnali Bridge is the town of Chisapani and lamki bazar in Sudurpashchim Pradesh.

Education

Lamki Chuha has more than twenty private and government schools and high schools.

Ujyalo Shiksha Sadan secondary school is one of the leading educational institute of far western Nepal, established in 2048 B.S. It is located 500 meters western eastern from Lamki chock. Dhiraj Bahadur Khatri is principal of the school.

Shree Nata Academy, one of the oldest and private secondary schools in Lamki Chuha, was founded in 2002 by lecturer Mr. Nand Lal Lamichhane and Mrs. Tika Lamichhane. The school is located in the eastern part of Lamki, where more than 500 students from Lamki and Chisapani receive high quality education.

Kailali Public School is an educational community where students and staff of various nationalities and background live, study and work together in a congenial atmosphere.

Lamki Pioneers Academy, one of the private partnership secondary level school, it is located in the heart of the city and has more than 800 students from all over Lamki. It was founded in 2011 by entrepreneurs of Lamki. It has altogether 20 founders till date

Shree Adarsha Namuna Higher Secondary School is the older governmental higher secondary level school, established in 2052 B.S. as a governmental school educating thousands of students from all over Lamki and other areas. The school is located in eastern Lamki, near the electricity power house.

Lamki Multiple Campus is the newest government university level establishment, providing a wide selection of academic courses to thousands of students from urban area of the eastern Kailali district. The campus is located in east Lamki, near the Matribhumi jungle.

Kalika Higher Secondary School, also known as Tilkeni, is one of the oldest and biggest government high schools, located in the southern-eastern part of Lamki Chuha. The school teaches thousands of students from Lamki Chuha and Chisapani, and offers a wide selection of management, commerce, and education courses.

Shree Golden Future Academy L.C.M.-7 kharaula founder/Principal Mr. Bhupendra Timilsena.Est.2064BS.

Goldstar English Boarding school LCM-5, Chaunri. Established in 2065 for better education in village.( founder/principal : Prasun Khang )

Hospitals

Lamki Chuha has many hospitals and clinics, ranging from general treatment to operating labs for serious illnesses.

Lal Ratna Medical is the biggest medical center in Lamki Chuha with more than 50 beds, its own pharmacy, several treatment and check-up areas and ambulance services. Its central location provides easy accessibility for all people in Lamki Chuha and Chisapani.

Sheetal Medical Hall is the second biggest hospital, with several patient beds, a pharmacy and several treatment and check-up areas.

Lamki Chuha Aspatal is a government hospital in Bhalka . It is certified as a 15 bed hospital by Government of Nepal.Its own pharmacy, several treatment and check-up areas and ambulance services. Its central location provides easy accessibility for all people in Lamki Chuha and Chisapani.

Hotels and lodges

There are many hotels and lodges in Lamki Chuha Municipality As it is a tourist destination . The following are the famous and luxurious hotel :

  • Hotel Manhora
  • Jhunga Resort
  • Pokharel Hotel & Lodge
  • Taste of Chaina
  • Hotel Santi
  • Hotel Siddartha
  • Sidda Baba Guest House

Banking, finance and insurance
  • Kanchan Development Bank
  • Rastriya Banijya Bank
  • Global IME Bank
  • Nepal Credit & Commerce Bank
  • Kishan Multi-Purpose Co-Operative Ltd.
  • Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank
  • Bank of Kathmandu
  • People's Co-Operative Ltd.
  • Sajha Bikash Bank
  • NMB Bank
  • NIC Asia Bank
  • Himalayan Bank
  • NCC Bank
  • Nabil Bank
  • Garima Bikash Bank
  • Civil Bank
  • Siddhartha Bank
  • Everest Bank
  • Janata Bank
  • Kailash Bikash Bank
  • Supreme Development Bank
  • Lumbini General Insurance co.ltd
  • Shree Lamki Upabhokta Co-operative.
  • Shangri-la Development Bank Ltd.
  • Samriddha Nepal Agriculture Co-operative.Ltd
  • Shikhar Insurance Co. Ltd.
  • Sun Nepal life Insurance Co. ltd.

Media
  • Fm Redstar
  • Hamro Malika Fm
  • Radio Paschim Aawaj
  • Highway Times National Daily
  • Paschim lok Aawaj National Daily
  • Kailali Post National daily
  • Lamki FM

Election Result

2017 Nepalese local elections

Mayoral Election

PartyCandidateVotesStatus
CPN-UMLMahadev Bajgain7188Elected
Nepali CongressBhakta Bahadur Thapa6521Lost
Madhesi Jana Adhikar Forum, NepalArun Kumar Chaudhary6222Lost
CPN MaoistDal Bahadur Bista4701Lost


Deputy Mayor Election

PartyCandidateVotesStatus
CPN-UMLTika Thapa7907Elected
Madhesi Jana Adhikar Forum, NepalDhana Devi Tharuni5908Lost
Nepali CongressDhana Devi Dagaura Tharu5409Lost
CPN MaoistSubitri Kumari Chaudhary3970Lost


See also

References
  1. "72 new municipalities announced". My Republica.com. Archived from the original on 2014-06-18. Retrieved 2014-06-10.
  2. "Government announces 72 new municipalities". The Kathmandu Post. Archived from the original on 2014-10-06. Retrieved 2014-06-10.
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