Miklajung Rural Municipality Panchthar

Miklajung Rural Municipality, Panchthar is a local level in Panchthar District of Koshi Province. Its administrative center is Rabi, Panchthar. The rural municipality covers 166.61 sq. km and is divided into eight wards.

The municipality has a population of 21,061, including 10,454 males and 10,607 females. It has 5,459 households. Miklajung was formed after Nepal’s transition to the federal structure and was officially established following the Nepal Gazette notice dated 2073/11/27 BS and Government of Nepal secretary-level decisions.

Quick Highlights

Name and Local Identity

The name “Miklajung” comes from the Limbu language. “Mikla” refers to Malingo, a tall and dense bamboo found in hilly areas. “Jung” is linked with “Jang,” meaning top or peak. The name is understood as “Peak of Malingo.”

Miklajung Hill is an important natural landmark associated with the municipality’s name. The hill is connected with local natural identity, cultural memory, and religious significance. The area is also associated with Mahaguru Falgunanda, whose meditation cave remains preserved.

Formation and Administration

Miklajung Rural Municipality was formed during Nepal’s federal restructuring. The former Village Development Committees of Sarangdanda, Rabi, Aarbote, Kurumba, Limba, and Durdimba were merged to form the rural municipality.

The municipality is organized into eight administrative wards. Its center is located in Rabi, Panchthar. The local administration provides public service delivery through ward-level and municipal structures, including local government services.

Geography and Land Use

Miklajung Rural Municipality lies in the hilly area of Panchthar District. Its elevation ranges from 609 meters to 2,400 meters above sea level.

The municipality covers 166.61 sq. km. Its land-use pattern includes:

• Approximately 66.75 sq. km of agricultural land

• About 83.18 sq. km of forest and jungle

• Around 16.67 sq. km under other land categories

The area has forest resources, water sources, medicinal herbs, and wildlife. It also connects with the Charkose forest through the Ramite area of Morang.

Bordering Local Levels

Miklajung Rural Municipality shares boundaries with several local levels in Panchthar, Ilam, Dhankuta, and Morang.

• East: Phakphokthum and Mangsebung Rural Municipality of Ilam

• West: Choubise Rural Municipality of Dhankuta and Tumbewa Rural Municipality of Panchthar

• North: Kummayak Rural Municipality, Phalgunanda Rural Municipality, and Tumbewa Rural Municipality of Panchthar

• South: Mangsebung and Chulachuli Rural Municipalities of Ilam and Miklajung Rural Municipality of Morang

Population and Community Composition

Miklajung Rural Municipality has 21,061 residents. The male population is 10,454, and the female population is 10,607. Women make up 50.4 percent of the population, and men make up 49.6 percent.

The community composition includes:

• Limbu: 55 percent

• Rai: 15 percent

• Tamang: 12 percent

• Chhetri and Brahmin: 10 percent

• Magar: 3 percent

• Dalit: 2 percent

• Sunuwar: 2 percent

• Newar: 1 percent

Natural, Cultural, and Religious Sites

Miklajung Rural Municipality has natural, cultural, and religious sites connected with local identity and visitor movement. Major sites include:

• Miklajung Hill

• Jaributte Hill

• Chhalasukuwa Hill

• Yawaran Waterfall

• Indreni Waterfall

• Jhankri Waterfall

• Serekhemba Waterfall

• Gojula Bhojola Lake

• Kamal Pokhari

• Hile Danda

• Behuli Dhunga

• Hile Pokhari

• Petare Pokhari

• Nagi Hill

• Shiva Temple

• Gumbadanda

• Sencheling Tea Estate

• Thokmechamba Manghim

• Tare Dhunga

• Saptakanya Lake

Other named places include Lekgau, Gudhla, Bhujla Lake, Chamere Cave, Dhengen Cultural Site, Rabi Bazaar, Saptami, Chisapani, Budhabare Bazaar in Ward 6, Aarubote Bazaar, Buddha Park, Swargapuri Temple, and Buddhist monasteries.

Public Services and Institutions

Miklajung Rural Municipality has administrative, security, health, education, media, banking, cooperative, and microfinance services.

Administrative and security facilities include:

• Area Administration Office

• Area Police Office at Rabi

• Four police posts

• Nepali Army security unit at Budhabare, Ward 6

• Area and additional postal offices in eight locations

Health facilities include:

• 1 primary hospital

• 5 health posts

• 4 community health units

• 10 total health centers

Media and financial institutions include:

• Radio Rabi 107.7 MHz

• Nepal Bank Limited

• Agricultural Development Bank

• Himalayan Bank

• Gorkha Finance

• 25 cooperatives

• 3 microfinance institutions

Education

The municipality has one community campus, secondary schools, basic schools, and early childhood development centers. Its education-related facilities include:

• 1 community campus: Ravi Campus

• 11 secondary schools

• 45 basic schools

• 45 early childhood development centers

Schools and colleges in the municipality include public and private institutions from early grades to secondary level. Rabi Campus is listed as a Tribhuvan University-affiliated college located in Rabi, Miklajung, Panchthar.

Schools and Colleges in Miklajung Rural Municipality, Panchthar

School Statistics in Miklajung Rural Municipality