Local Government Services

The Municipal Executive Office of Kohalpur Municipality (कोहलपुर नगरपालिका, बाँके) is situated in Kohalpur, Banke District, Lumbini Province, Nepal. Kohalpur Municipality is a local government. It was incorporated in 2014 and has been providing various local government services through 15 wards.

Kohalpur Municipality, located in Banke District of Lumbini Province, operates under Nepal’s federal governance framework. The municipality delivers decentralized governance through a network of municipal executive offices, ward offices, and sector-specific administrative units.

Key Administrative Units

• Office of the Municipal Executive - Coordinates development, planning, service delivery, and regulatory functions.

• 15 Ward Offices - Provide localized governance, documentation, public services, and community-level decision-making.

• Education, Youth, and Sports Section - Oversees school operations, educational planning, sports events, and youth-focused programs.

• Urban Planning and Building Permit Section - Handles land use planning, building approvals, and construction monitoring.

• Revenue Section - Manages municipal taxes, business registration, land revenue, and service fees.

• Social Development Section - Implements programs in health, literacy, gender equity, and social security.

• Infrastructure and Public Works Section - Develops and maintains roads, water supply systems, sanitation facilities, and other public infrastructure.

• Agriculture and Livestock Section - Provides extension services, training, and support to farmers and livestock owners.

• Health Section - Oversees public health facilities, vaccination campaigns, COVID-19 response, and sanitation programs.

• Disaster Risk Reduction Unit - Implements risk reduction, early warning systems, and emergency preparedness strategies.

Core Local Services

1. Civil Registration and Certification

Available at ward and municipal offices:

• Birth, death, marriage, and migration registration

• Recommendation letters for citizenship, social security, and academic purposes

• Relationship verification and property ownership documents

2. Education Services

• Operation of 30 community schools

• Scholarships for disadvantaged groups

• Open education programs

• Technical and vocational training

• Inclusive education for students with disabilities

• School infrastructure development (toilets, labs, libraries)

3. Health and Sanitation

• Municipal health posts, Ayurvedic dispensary, and COVID-19 hospital

• Vaccination, maternity services, and immunization outreach

• Health awareness campaigns

• Drinking water monitoring and sanitation promotion

4. Information and Technology

• E-governance systems (record keeping, business licensing, taxation)

• Free public Wi-Fi zones at municipal centers

• Internet access in ward offices, selected schools, and health centers

• An interactive website and municipal mobile app for updates

5. Infrastructure and Utilities

• Construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, and street lighting

• Drainage and irrigation projects

• Solar-powered streetlights in select areas

• Drinking water supply through urban and small-town schemes

6. Social Security and Targeted Support

• Social security allowances for senior citizens, single women, Dalits, and persons with disabilities

• Livelihood support and income-generation training

• Women and children-focused programs

• Disaster-affected community support and relocation

7. Agriculture and Livestock Services

• Farmer training and seed distribution

• Technical advisory on livestock management and organic farming

• Veterinary services and animal vaccination

• Promotion of kitchen gardening and agro-tourism

8. Youth and Sports Development

• Operation of youth clubs and child clubs

• Annual sports competitions (e.g., Deputy Mayor Cup Cricket)

• Youth empowerment, leadership, and capacity-building workshops

9. Disaster and Emergency Services

• Local Emergency Operations Center (LEOC)

• Disaster response planning with the Nepal Red Cross

• Early warning systems for floods and lightning

• Emergency rescue coordination and medical evacuation (including helipads)

Digital Governance and Innovation

Kohalpur Municipality is advancing toward digital governance through:

• Digitized registration, revenue, HR, and education management systems

• Real-time data updates via ePortals and mobile applications

• Student tracking system for special needs and scholarship management

• Interactive platforms for public feedback and service delivery transparency

Citizen Engagement and Inclusion

• Community Learning Center for lifelong education and skill-building

• Gyanodaya Library for knowledge access and literacy promotion

• Public consultation in policy design and municipal budgeting

• Inclusion of marginalized and underrepresented communities in local planning