Rolpa Municipality

Rolpa Municipality is the only municipality in Rolpa District. Situated in a hilly region, it lies within Nepal’s Lumbini Province. The municipality consists of 10 wards. With ongoing development in sectors such as transportation, education, and tourism, the area is naturally captivating.

The municipality includes 11 secondary schools, 55 basic schools, and 4 private schools. It is also progressing in higher education, with institutions such as Jaljala Multipurpose Campus, College of Natural Resource Management (CNRM) in Madichaur, and Rolpa Polytechnic College in Mewang.

This area falls under the East-West Highway corridor. It is accessible via Bhalubang through Chakchake to Rolpa Municipality, covering approximately 106 kilometers.

Cultural Diversity

The majority population in Rolpa Municipality belongs to the Magar community. Other ethnic groups include Chhetri, Dalit, Sanyasi/Dashnami, Kami, Brahmin, Damai/Dholi, Gurung, Thakuri, Newar, Ghale, and Sarki.

People from different religions live here, including Hindu, Buddhist, and Christian communities. Hinduism is the most widely followed religion. The primary spoken language is Nepali, followed by the local Magar-Kham language.

Major festivals celebrated include Dashain, Tihar, Teej, Maghe Sankranti, and Bhume (Bhumya). Cultural dances such as Sorathi, Deusi-Bhailo, Sarangi, Panchami, and Lokwangi (Bhume) are traditionally performed. This area holds strong potential for becoming a research destination for Magar community studies.

Natural and Cultural Beauty

Highland areas such as Jaljala, Satdobato, and Darbot enhance the municipality’s natural charm. The area boasts its own customs, language, religion, and traditions.

Although predominantly inhabited by Magars, Brahmins, Chhetris, Gurungs, Newars, and Dalits also live in harmony here. Local performances like Paise Ru Dance, Sarangi, Sorathi, Lokwangi, and other traditional cultural dances reflect the region's ethnic richness.

Population Overview (Based on Census 2078 B.S.)

• Total Population: 35,376

• Number of Households: 8,745

• Male Household Heads: 45.7%

• Female Household Heads: 54.3%

• Settlements: 892

• Primary Language: Nepali

• Total Area: 270.42 sq. km

• Number of Wards: 10

• Forest Area: 16,249 hectares

• Forest Area (Percentage): 60%

• Settlement and Cultivable Land: 10,793 hectares

• Settlement and Cultivable Land (Percentage): 40%

Schools in Rolpa Municipality

• Pre-schools: 72

• Basic Schools: 70

• Secondary Schools: 12

• Plus-2 Schools: 1

• Public Schools: 73

• Private Schools: 5

• Model Schools: 1

• Technical Schools: 2

• Total Schools: 78

Private Schools

• Holy Vision English Secondary Boarding School – Libang (Grades: Not specified)

• Tulsi English Boarding School – Liwang (Nursery–10)

• Samata School – Rolpa (Nursery–5)

• Star English Boarding School – Liwang (Nursery–5)

• Bright Future English Boarding School – Libang (1–8)

Pre-Schools and Basic Level Schools (Nursery–5/8)

• Samata School – Rolpa (Nursery–5)

• Star English Boarding School – Liwang (Nursery–5)

• Krishna Basic School – Dharpani (Nursery–5)

• Janata Basic School – Rolpa (4–8)

• Saraswati Basic School – Rolpa (Nursery–5)

• Ganesh Basic School – Rolpa (Nursery–5)

• Sikshhya Kiran Basic School – Rolpa (Nursery–5)

• Janata Basic Level School – Hwma (Nursery–5)

• Saraswati Basic School – Rolpa (Nursery–5)

• Balhit Basic School – Rolpa (Nursery–3/8)

• Pitaraj Basic School – Rolpa (Nursery–8)

• Nepal Rastriya Basic School – Rolpa (multiple, Nursery–8)

• Jana Sudhar Basic School – Rolpa (Nursery–8)

• Bal Mandir Basic School – Rolpa (Nursery–8)

• Bal Prakash Basic School – Rolpa (Nursery–8)

• Namli Basic School – Rolpa (Nursery–8)

• Basic School – Rolpa (Nursery–8)

• Padhera Basic Level School – Garpa (Nursery–5)

• Dilleshwory Basic School – Rolpa (2–5)

• Sirjanshil Basic School – Rolpa (Nursery–3)

• Surya Basic Level School – Chiuridhara Dhabang (Nursery–5)

• Bageshwori Basic Level School – Sallibot (Nursery–5)

• Jaljala Basic Level School – Hwma (Nursery–5)

• Basic School – Bajabang (Nursery–5)

• Jana Jyoti Basic School – Rolpa (Nursery–3)

• Sahidsmriti Basic Level School – Gharbasa (Nursery–5)

• Baraha Basic School – Rolpa (Nursery–4)

• Bageshwori Basic Level School – Mathala Jankot (Nursery–5)

• Ganesh Primary School – Chhapa (Nursery–3)

• Janakiran Basic School – Ghapadanda (Nursery–3)

• Janata Primary School – Jedbang (Nursery–5)

• Sallaghari Basic School – Rolpa (Nursery–5)

• Janadisha Basic Level School – Latabang (Nursery–3)

• Bal Sangathan Babike – Libang (Nursery)

• Thulo Pokhara Basic School – Kojak (Nursery–3)

• Suryodaya Basic Level School – Chanling Jankot (Nursery–5)

• Janachetana Balbikash Kendra – Rolpa (Nursery–1)

• Namuna Balbikash Basic School – Rolpa (Nursery–5)

• Balbikas Basic Level School – Humjakhola Reugha (Nursery–2)

• Jana Jagaran Basic School – Jiwang (Nursery–3)

• Bal Basic School – Majhing (Nursery–3)

• Bal Bikash Basic School – Rolpa (Nursery–1)

• Jaljala Basic School – Pewa (Nursery–5)

• Janajyoti Basic School – Diga (Nursery–3)

• Jana Jagriti Basic Level – Jankot (Nursery–5)

• Laligurash Basic School – Rolpa (Nursery–3)

• Gyan Jana Chetana Basic Level School – Dhanmuda (Nursery–3)

• Gyan Jyoti Basic School – Rolpa (Nursery–3)

• Sishu Babike – Ghunbang (Nursery)

• Bidya Jyoti Babike – Rolpa (Nursery)

• Laligurans Basic School – Bahiganu (Nursery)

• Siwang Balbikas Kendra – Reugha (Nursery)

• Saraswati Bal Bikas Basic School – Rolpa (Nursery)

Secondary Level Schools (Nursery–10 or 1–10)

• Nepal Secondary School – Rolpa (Nursery–10)

• Rastriya Secondary School – Rolpa (Nursery–10)

• Tara Secondary School – Bamruk (Nursery–10)

• Gurudaya Secondary School – Rolpa (Nursery–10)

• Bal Uday Secondary School – Rolpa (Nursery–10)

• Siddha Secondary School – Rolpa (Nursery–10)

• Himalaya Secondary School – Rolpa (Nursery–10)

• Indreshwary Secondary School – Rolpa (Nursery–10)

• Dipendra Secondary School – Rolpa (Nursery–10)

• Bageshwari Secondary School – Rolpa (1–10)

Higher Secondary / Plus-2 Schools

• Bal Kalyan Secondary School – Liwang (Nursery–12) – Affiliated to NEB and CTEVT

Technical Schools (CTEVT Affiliated)

• Rolpa Polytechnic Institute – Mewang, Libang (CTEVT)

• Bal Kalyan Secondary School – Liwang (Also runs CTEVT program)