Meringden Rural Municipality

Meringden Rural Municipality is a picturesque local unit situated in the northwestern part of Taplejung District, under Koshi Province in eastern Nepal. It was established in 2073 B.S. when the Government of Nepal implemented 744 local levels through the Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development.

This rural municipality was formed by merging the former Village Development Committees (VDCs) of Thinglabu, Santhakra, Khamlung, Lingtep, Thukima, and Nalbu. The name “Meringden” originates from the Limbu language, where “Mering” means suffering or pain, and “Den” means a place.

Meringden is predominantly inhabited by the Limbu community, reflecting its cultural identity through its name and heritage.

Geographic Boundaries

Meringden Rural Municipality shares its borders with the following:

• East: Phungling Municipality and Mikwa Khola Rural Municipality

• West: Sankhuwasabha District

• North: Mikwa Khola Rural Municipality

• South: Maiwa Khola Rural Municipality

Area and Population

• Total Area: 210.33 square kilometers

• Total Households: 2,662

• Total Population: 11,838

  • Female Population: 5,979

  • Male Population: 5,859

Administrative Division

Meringden Rural Municipality is administratively divided into six wards. Each ward comprises the former entire VDC area as listed below:

• Ward 1: Entire Thinglabu VDC (Wards 1–9)

• Ward 2: Entire Santhakra VDC (Wards 1–9)

• Ward 3: Entire Khamlung VDC (Wards 1–9)

• Ward 4: Entire Lingtep VDC (Wards 1–9)

• Ward 5: Entire Thukima VDC (Wards 1–9)

• Ward 6: Entire Nalbu VDC (Wards 1–9)

This structured division ensures administrative clarity and community representation across all areas merged under the municipality.