Local Government Services

The Municipal Executive office of the Phaktanglung Rural Municipality (फक्ताङलुङ गाउँपालिका, ताप्लेजुङ) is located at Tapethok, Taplejung District, Koshi Pradesh of Nepal. Phaktanglung Gaupalika is a local government. It was incorporated in 2017 and has been providing various local government services through 7 Wards.

Phaktanglung Rural Municipality provides essential public services through its local offices and sectoral units.

These services are designed to improve the daily lives of residents and support the development of all seven wards under its jurisdiction.

The municipality ensures accessibility and efficiency in public administration, health, education, agriculture, and infrastructure development.

Administrative Services

• Issuance of citizenship recommendation letters

• Birth, death, marriage, and migration registration

• Distribution of social security allowances to eligible beneficiaries

• Recommendation letters for identity cards and local residence

• Maintenance of civil registry and household records

Education Services

• Management of public schools across all wards

• Appointment and support of teachers in coordination with the Education Development and Coordination Unit

• Distribution of textbooks and learning materials

• Scholarships for students from marginalized groups and remote areas

• Monitoring school performance and student enrollment

Health Services

• Operation of local health posts in coordination with the Health Office

• Immunization programs for children and maternal care support

• Distribution of essential medicines and basic treatment services

• Community outreach programs for health awareness

• Emergency health coordination with district-level hospitals

Agriculture and Livestock Services

• Technical support to farmers on seasonal crops and climate-adaptive farming

• Distribution of improved seeds, fertilizers, and livestock vaccines

• Training programs on modern farming techniques and livestock care

• Promotion of organic farming and local produce marketing

• Livestock health services and mobile veterinary camps

Infrastructure and Development

• Road maintenance and rural connectivity projects

• Drinking water and sanitation projects in partnership with local users' committees

• Construction and rehabilitation of public buildings and community halls

• Electrification and solar energy installation support in remote areas

• Maintenance of public trails and footbridges in high-altitude settlements

Disaster Risk Management

• Emergency preparedness training at the ward level

• Distribution of relief materials during natural disasters

• Construction of protective infrastructure, like gabion walls and river embankments

• Coordination with national and provincial disaster management authorities

Women, Children, and Social Welfare

• Support programs for women’s empowerment and child protection

• Awareness programs on gender-based violence and legal rights

• Inclusion of disadvantaged communities in development planning

• Skill development and income-generating training for youth and women

Tourism and Heritage Promotion

• Preservation of local culture, language, and traditional festivals

• Promotion of homestay tourism in Olangchung Gola and Lelep

• Mapping and conservation of trekking routes such as the Kanchenjunga circuit

• Collaboration with tourism boards to attract domestic and international visitors

Environment and Forest Management

• Community forest coordination and conservation programs

• Regulation of timber and non-timber forest product use

• Environmental impact assessment for local projects

• Public awareness of climate change and waste management