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Phulkharka

Coordinates: 28°04′N 84°55′E / 28.06°N 84.92°E / 28.06; 84.92
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Phulkharka
फुलखर्क
Ganga Jamuna Falls
Ganga Jamuna Falls
Phulkharka is located in Nepal
Phulkharka
Phulkharka
Location in Nepal
Coordinates: 28°04′N 84°55′E / 28.06°N 84.92°E / 28.06; 84.92
Country   Nepal
ZoneBagmati Zone
DistrictDhading District
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
4,125
 • Religions
Hindu
Time zoneUTC+5:45 (Nepal Time)

Phulkharka was one of the village development committees in Dhading District of central Nepal. But now it lies in ward number 5 of Ganga Jamuna Gaupalika (Rural Municipality) of Dhading District.[1] This ward lies in northern part of district. In 2011, it had a population of around 4,125 with 920 households.[2] Tamang, Gurung, Chhetri, Brahmin, Magar, Damai, Kami, Sarki, Newar caste etc. live in this village. It has famous Ganga Jamuna falls and Tinsure danda viewpoint, which lies in Dhandakharka village. Phulkharka village is good source of freshwater which are currently used for drinking, irrigation and hydroelectricity. So far it has only one higher secondary school named Mandali Higher Secondary School. More than 75% people are literate in this village. This village was a stronghold of progressive forces in northern Dhading where they won all previous local elections.

References

  1. ^ "धादिङ जि.स.स". ddcdhading.gov.np. Retrieved 2020-05-18.
  2. ^ http://ddcdhading.gov.np/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/district-profile.pdf