Overview
The Municipal Executive office of the Pathivara Yangwarak Rural Municipality (पाथीभरा याङवरक गाँउपालिका, ताप्लेजुङ्ग) is located at Thechambu, Taplejung District, Koshi Pradesh of Nepal. Pathivara Yangwarak Gaunpalika is a local government. It has incorporated in 2017 AD and has been providing various kinds of local government services through 6 Wards.
Pathibhara Yangwarak Rural Municipality has been serving the local community since its formation. Spread across six wards, the municipality plays a crucial role in delivering essential services, supporting local livelihoods, and enhancing the quality of life for the people residing in this hilly region of Taplejung.
Helping Citizens with Everyday Essentials
The municipality helps residents with important personal documents and official work. Services include:
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Registration of births, deaths, and marriages
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Recommendations for citizenship and identity documents
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Land-related approvals and tax collection
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Support for social security, including elderly and disability identity cards
These services are available at the ward level to make access easier for everyone.
Supporting Health in the Community
Health services may be limited, but the municipality continues to make healthcare more reachable.
Here’s what they’re doing:
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Running basic health posts in the area
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Organizing free health camps and checkups in rural locations
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Promoting vaccination, safe motherhood, and family planning
Wards 2, 3, 4, and 6 have already been declared fully immunized, and other wards are close to achieving the same.
Helping Farmers and Local Livelihoods
Most people here rely on farming, despite the scarcity of cultivable land. To support agriculture, the local government provides:
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Farming tools like mini-tractors, sprayers, and plastic tunnels
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Advice on vegetable farming and livestock care
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Veterinary visits and mobile animal health services
These programs are helping families boost their income and reduce reliance on foreign employment.
Building Roads and Infrastructure
The terrain is challenging, but the municipality is working diligently to enhance connectivity and infrastructure. Key efforts include:
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Maintaining and upgrading rural roads
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Building small bridges, culverts, and improving drainage
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Developing school buildings, drinking water taps, and community centers
Many of these projects have helped open up access to markets and services that previously took hours to reach.
Transparency and Community Involvement
The rural municipality believes in open governance.
It shares information regularly and encourages locals to get involved. This includes:
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Publishing budgets and annual plans
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Listening to community feedback during ward meetings
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Settling local disputes through the Judicial Committee, headed by the Vice-Chairperson
Going Digital, Step by Step
The municipality is slowly introducing digital services. Some of the growing e-governance efforts include:
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Online application forms and recommendations
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Staff attendance and procurement tracking
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Recordkeeping for children’s health, citizens’ profiles, and service requests