Bhajani is a Municipality in Kailali District in the Sudurpashchim Province of Nepal. At the time of the 2011 Nepal census it had a population of 52,128.[1] It is surrounded by Tikapur Municipality and Joshipur Rural Municipality in the East, Kailari Rural Municipality in the West, Ghodaghodi Municipality in the North and Tikunia, Uttar Pradesh in the South. It is divided into 9 wards.
Bhajani Municipality
भजनी नगरपालिका | |
|---|---|
  Bhajani Municipality Location in Nepal  Bhajani Municipality Bhajani Municipality (Nepal) | |
| Coordinates: 28.4957°N 80.9816°E | |
| Country |  Nepal |
| Province | Sudurpashchim |
| District | Kailali |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Kewal Chaudhary (NUP) |
| • Deputy Mayor | Raju Tiruwa (NUP) |
| Area | |
• Total | 176 km2 (68 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 52,128 |
| • Density | 300/km2 (770/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:45 (NST) |
| Post code | 10900 |
| Area code | 091 |
| Website | www.bhajanitrishaktimun.gov.np |
Demographics
At the time of the 2011 Nepal census, Bhajani Municipality had a population of 52,128. Of these, 65.7% spoke Tharu, 15.4% Nepali, 5.4% Doteli, 3.9% Achhami, 3.3% Hindi, 2.6% Raji, 1.2% Maithili, 0.8% Urdu, 0.3% Bajureli, 0.2% Bote, 0.2% Jumli, 0.2% Magar, 0.1% Baitadeli, 0.1% Bhojpuri, 0.1% Dailekhi, 0.1% Punjabi, 0.1% Tamang and 0.1% other languages as their first language.[2]
In terms of ethnicity/caste, 65.9% were Tharu, 11.3% Chhetri, 5.8% Kami, 3.7% Hill Brahmin, 2.6% Raji, 2.3% other Terai, 1.5% Musalman, 1.3% Thakuri, 1.2% other Dalit, 1.2% Magar, 0.6% Damai/Dholi, 0.5% Yadav, 0.3% Chamar/Harijan/Ram, 0.3% Lohar, 0.2% Bote, 0.2% Sarki, 0.2% Tamang, 0.1% Badi, 0.1% Dhobi, 0.1% Dusadh/Paswan/Pasi, 0.1% Kalwar, 0.1% Kayastha, 0.1% Lodh, 0.1% Marwadi, 0.1% Newar, 0.1% Punjabi/Sikh, 0.1% Sanyasi/Dasnami, and 0.1% others.[3]
In terms of religion, 96.5% were Hindu, 1.8% Christian, 1.4% Muslim, 0.2% Buddhist and 0.1% others.[4]
In terms of literacy, 60.2% could read and write, 3.3% could only read and 36.4% could neither read nor write.[5]
Election Result
2017 Nepalese local elections [6]
Mayoral Election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPN Maoist | Sher Bahadur Chaudhary | 5228 | Elected |
| Madhesi Jana Adhikar Forum, Nepal | Kewal Chaudhary | 5025 | Lost |
| Nepali Congress | Bir Bahadur Hamal | 3153 | Lost |
| CPN-UML | Pradip Malla | 2104 | Lost |
Deputy Mayor Election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPN Maoist | Chaya Devi Devkota | 5008 | Elected |
| Madhesi Jana Adhikar Forum, Nepal | Dhanwasi Dangauray | 4378 | Lost |
| Nepali Congress | Bharti Kumari Chaudhary | 2934 | Lost |
| CPN-UML | Madhu Mati Devi Chaudhary | 2144 | Lost |
See also
References
External links
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