Kummayak Rural Municipality

Yasok, Panchthar

Estd. 2017

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Overview

Kummayak Rural Municipality is one of the seven rural municipalities and one municipality within Panchthar District of the Koshi Province, as per the federal structure outlined in the Constitution of Nepal 2072.

Origin of the Name

The name "Kummayak" is derived from a historic and religious site located in this region. In the Limbu language, Kummayak means “great fort” or “stronghold.” According to local historical accounts, during the 16th century of the Bikram era, a ruler named Papohang governed this region. At that time, another ruler named Sambahang, who ruled near the Tamor River, launched an attack on the Yasok area.

In response, Papohang’s army constructed a large fort at the present location of Kummayak and a smaller fort at Kussayak. A significant battle took place at Sawacheppa, located in the current ward number 6 of the former Ranigaun VDC, now a playground. Papohang’s forces eventually won the battle, and the place where the heads of the defeated soldiers were said to have been severed is still called "Sawa Cheppa."

Thus, the rural municipality got its name from this historical fort, highlighting the area's rich cultural and strategic significance.

Kummayak Rural Municipality Workshop

Boundaries

East: Nawamidanda and Aangsarang of Phalgunanda Rural Municipality
West: Simle village of Myanglung and Fhedap Rural Municipality in Tehrathum District
North: Bharpa of Phidim Municipality and Chuhan Danda Thoklung of Atharai Rural Municipality
South: Aangna, Mouwabari, and Olane of Tumbewa Rural Municipality and Sarangdanda of Miklajung Rural Municipality

Kummayak Rural Municipality Geographical Map