Overview
Thantikandh Rural Municipality is a rural municipality in Dailekh District of Karnali Province, Nepal. Its administrative office is located at Lakhandra. The rural municipality, known in Nepali as ठाटीकाँध गाउँपालिका, was formed after Nepal’s local-level restructuring in 2017 by merging the former Lakhandra, Bisalla, and Tolijaisi Village Development Committees.
Thantikandh Gaupalika is divided into six wards and covers an area of 88.22 square kilometers. As recorded in the National Population and Housing Census 2021, Thantikandh Rural Municipality has a population of 18,301 and 3,840 households.
Quick Highlights
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Thantikandh Rural Municipality |
| Nepali Name | ठाटीकाँध गाउँपालिका |
| Type | Rural Municipality / Gaupalika |
| Province | Karnali Province |
| District | Dailekh |
| Administrative Centre | Lakhandra |
| Area | 88.22 sq. km |
| Total Population | 18,301 |
| Male Population | 8,930 |
| Female Population | 9,371 |
| Total Households | 3,840 |
| Number of Wards | 6 |
| Census Basis | National Population and Housing Census 2021 |
Overview of Thantikandh Rural Municipality
Thantikandh Rural Municipality is a local government unit in Dailekh District, Karnali Province. It functions as part of Nepal’s local governance structure and is organized into six wards.
The administrative office of the rural municipality is located at Lakhandra. The area is identified as a Gaunpalika in Nepali, which refers to a rural municipality under Nepal’s federal administrative system.
Thantikandh Rural Municipality was created after the local-level restructuring of Nepal in 2017. The present rural municipality was formed by merging the former Lakhandra, Bisalla, and Tolijaisi Village Development Committees.
Location and Boundaries
Thantikandh Rural Municipality lies within Dailekh District’s local-level structure. It is bordered by Chamunda Bindrasaini Municipality to the east and Aathabis Municipality to the west. Shubh Kalika Rural Municipality of Kalikot District lies to the north.
To the south, the rural municipality shares borders with Chamunda Bindrasaini Municipality and Aathabis Municipality.
Area, Population, and Households
Thantikandh Rural Municipality covers 88.22 square kilometers. The National Population and Housing Census 2021 recorded a total population of 18,301 in the rural municipality.
The population includes 8,930 males and 9,371 females. The same census recorded 3,840 households within the rural municipality.
Administrative Formation
The rural municipality was formed in 2017 during Nepal’s local-level restructuring. The restructuring merged former Village Development Committees into new local government units.
Thantikandh Rural Municipality was formed by combining the former Lakhandra, Bisalla, and Tolijaisi Village Development Committees. The rural municipality is divided into six wards.
Education in Thantikandh Rural Municipality
Thantikandh Rural Municipality has schools offering education from early childhood and nursery level to secondary and Plus Two level. The schools include public schools and one private school.
The school network includes pre-school, basic, secondary, and Plus Two institutions across different wards and settlements of the rural municipality.
School Statistics
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Pre-school | 44 |
| Basic | 41 |
| Secondary | 7 |
| Plus Two | 3 |
| Public Schools | 44 |
| Private Schools | 1 |
| Total Schools | 45 |
List of Schools in Thantikandh Rural Municipality
Type: Public School
| School | Level | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Krishna Secondary School | 1 - 12 | Lakandra, Thantikandh-1, Dailekh |
| Malika Secondary School | Nursery - 12 | Panchala, Thantikandh-6, Dailekh |
| Bhawani Secondary School | Nursery - 12 | Banhakot, Thantikandh-3, Dailekh |
| Dewati Secondary School | Nursery - 10 | Gairagaun, Thantikandh-4, Dailekh |
| Dasharath Secondary School | Nursery - 10 | Pyaduli, Thantikandh-2, Dailekh |
| Malika Secondary School | Nursery - 10 | Thimure, Thantikandh-5, Dailekh |
| Sattya Devi Basic School | Nursery - 8 | Agra, Thantikandh-5, Dailekh |
| Nera Secondary School | Nursery - 9 | Dhamigaun, Thantikandh-3, Dailekh |
| Jana Basic School | Nursery - 5 | Thapatole, Thantikandh-6, Dailekh |
| Dharmabhakta Basic School, Siradi | Nursery - 5 | Siradi, Thantikandh-1, Dailekh |
| Nanda Devi Basic School | Nursery - 5 | Bhamka, Thantikandh-6, Dailekh |
| Krishna Basic School | Nursery - 8 | Majhakharka, Thantikandh-3, Dailekh |
| Suradaya Basic School | Nursery - 5 | Nadai, Thantikandh-1, Dailekh |
| Shree Bal Kalyan Basic School | Nursery - 8 | Guyalsim, Thantikandh-6, Dailekh |
| Jana Basic School | Nursery - 5 | Bhuwakhada, Thantikandh-3, Dailekh |
| Matribhumi English Medium School | Nursery - 5 | Lakandra, Thantikandh-1, Dailekh |
| Janta Basic School, Dangra Bishalla | Nursery - 5 | Dangra, Thantikandh-3, Dailekh |
| Siddhartha Basic School | Nursery - 5 | Rokayatole, Thantikandh-6, Dailekh |
| Chuli Basic School | Nursery - 5 | Dandakhal, Thantikandh-4, Dailekh |
| Bageshwori Basic School Chagarta | Nursery - 5 | Chagarta, Thantikandh-5, Dailekh |
| Adarsha Basic School | Nursery - 5 | Huita, Thantikandh-2, Dailekh |
| Gangalal Basic School | Nursery - 5 | Kosedi, Thantikandh-1, Dailekh |
| Janta Basic School Lakhandra | Nursery - 3 | Pipalchautara, Thantikandh-2, Dailekh |
| Mahadev Basic School Jyamichaur | Nursery - 5 | Jyamichaur, Thantikandh-1, Dailekh |
| Dewalgan Basic School | Nursery - 2 | Nuwaban, Thantikandh-1, Dailekh |
| Bhagawati Basic School, Budhagaun | Nursery - 3 | Budhagau, Thantikandh-5, Dailekh |
| Kalika Basic School | Nursery - 5 | Dhankot, Thantikandh-4, Dailekh |
| Durgadevi Basic School | Nursery - 5 | Khudkhudi, Thantikandh-2, Dailekh |
| Saraswati Basic School | Nursery - 5 | Bajaya, Thantikandh-3, Dailekh |
| Saraswati Basic School, Budhaagra | Nursery - 3 | Budhaagra, Thantikandh-4, Dailekh |
| Sukra Basic School | Nursery - 5 | Jauchaur, Thantikandh-2, Dailekh |
| Kalika Basic School | Nursery - 5 | Seripata, Thantikandh-2, Dailekh |
| Dhaulapada Basic School | Nursery - 5 | Chhadathan, Thantikandh-6, Dailekh |
| Sangam Basic School | Nursery - 3 | Dandagairagaun, Thantikandh-4, Dailekh |
| Nera Basic School Suenya | Nursery - 5 | Suenya, Thantikandh-3, Dailekh |
| Shirjana Basic School | Nursery - 3 | Kandh, Thantikandh-4, Dailekh |
| Ramchandra Basic School Adhikarichaura | Nursery - 3 | Adhikarichaur, Thantikandh-5, Dailekh |
| Mangal Basic School | Nursery - 5 | Bachpani, Thantikandh-4, Dailekh |
| Surayadebi Prabi Lamamella | Nursery - 3 | Lamamela, Thantikandh-6, Dailekh |
| Himalayan Bal Bikash Kendra | Nursery - Nursery | Mahubheri, Thantikandh-3, Dailekh |
| Deuti Basic School Chandagada | Nursery - 3 | Chandegada, Thantikandh-5, Dailekh |
| Shiva Basic School | Nursery - 3 | Deulesim, Thantikandh-6, Dailekh |
| Mashtadev Balbikas Kendra, Khampate | Nursery - Nursery | Thantikandh, Dailekh |
| Janasewa Balbikas Kendra, Siradi | Nursery - Nursery | Thantikandh, Dailekh |
| Khatigaun Bal Bikash Kendra | Nursery - Nursery | Khatigaun, Thantikandh-1, Dailekh |
Secondary and Plus Two Education
Thantikandh Rural Municipality has seven secondary-level schools and three Plus Two-level schools. These schools serve students across different wards and settlements of the rural municipality.
Schools offering classes up to Grade 12 include Krishna Secondary School in Lakandra, Malika Secondary School in Panchala, and Bhawani Secondary School in Banhakot.
Basic and Early Childhood Education
The rural municipality has 41 basic schools and 44 pre-school-level institutions. These schools are located across wards and settlements including Siradi, Majhakharka, Nadai, Guyalsim, Bhuwakhada, Dangra, Rokayatole, Dandakhal, Chagarta, Huita, Kosedi, Jyamichaur, Nuwaban, Dhankot, Bajaya, Budhaagra, Jauchaur, Seripata, Suenya, Kandh, Bachpani, Lamamela, Deulesim, and Khatigaun.
The school network includes public basic schools and early childhood centers serving local communities within the rural municipality.
Public and Private Schools
Thantikandh Rural Municipality has 44 public schools and 1 private school. Matribhumi English Medium School, located in Lakandra, Thantikandh-1, is the private school recorded in the school list.
The remaining schools are public institutions operating across the rural municipality’s wards and settlements.
FAQ
Where is Thantikandh Rural Municipality located?
Thantikandh Rural Municipality is located in Dailekh District of Karnali Province, Nepal.
What is the administrative centre of Thantikandh Rural Municipality?
The administrative centre of Thantikandh Rural Municipality is Lakhandra.
How many wards are there in Thantikandh Rural Municipality?
Thantikandh Rural Municipality is divided into six wards.
What is the population of Thantikandh Rural Municipality?
The National Population and Housing Census 2021 recorded a total population of 18,301 in Thantikandh Rural Municipality.
How many households are in Thantikandh Rural Municipality?
Thantikandh Rural Municipality has 3,840 households as recorded in the National Population and Housing Census 2021.
How many schools are there in Thantikandh Rural Municipality?
There are 45 schools in Thantikandh Rural Municipality, including 44 public schools and 1 private school.
Which former Village Development Committees formed Thantikandh Rural Municipality?
Thantikandh Rural Municipality was formed by merging the former Lakhandra, Bisalla, and Tolijaisi Village Development Committees.
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