Overview
Balephi Rural Municipality (Nepali: बलेफी गाउँपालिका) belongs to the Sindhupalchowk district of Bagmati Pradesh under the Central Development Region. The total area of this village is 61.87 sq. Km. Balephi Gaupalika was formed by merging the former 4 VDCs: Mankha, Phulpingdanda, Phulpingkot, and Jalbire VDCs.
It is home to followers of various religions, including Hindus, Buddhists, and Christians, which reflects the diverse cultural heritage. The main languages spoken are Nepali, Tamang, and Newari, with other languages also being spoken. This Rural Municipality is divided into 8 Wards.
The population of the village municipality according to the national census of 2011 AD is as follows:
- Total population: 18909
- Male: 9002 (47.60%)
- Female: 9907 (52.40%)
- Number of members per family: 4.26
- Population density per square km: 305.62
- Household: 4429
The height of Balephi Bazaar, which is currently the center of Balephi Gaupalika, is 900 meters above sea level.
Border:
- East: Jura landslide / Barhabise municipality
- West: - Bramhayani River / Chautara Sangachokgadhi Municipality
- North: - Jugal Gauplaika
- South: - Sunkoshi River / Sunkoshi Gaupalika
Contact Address:
Location: Balephi, Sindhupalchok, Bagmati Pradesh, Nepal
Telephone: +977-11-400538, +977-11-400536
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.balephimun.gov.np