Local Government Services

The Municipal Executive Office of Rapti Sonari Rural Municipality (राप्तीसोनारी गाउँपालिका, बाँके) is located in Agaiya, Banke District, Lumbini Province of Nepal. Rapti Sonari Gaunpalika in Banke district is a local government. It was incorporated in 2017 and has been providing various local government services through nine wards.

Rapti Sonari Rural Municipality offers a range of local services designed to meet the daily needs of its residents. From essential paperwork to farming support and health programs, these services are available through the main office in Agaiya and each of the nine ward offices. The goal is to make life easier, fairer, and more productive for everyone in the community.

Basic Administrative Services

You can visit your ward office to get help with:

• Registering births, deaths, marriages, and migrations

• Getting recommendation letters and local certificates

• Verifying documents for citizenship and voter registration

• Accessing personal records in digital format

These services help people keep their legal and personal documents up to date.

Infrastructure and Development

The rural municipality works on improving basic facilities by:

• Building and maintaining roads, bridges, and footpaths

• Expanding drinking water and sanitation projects

• Developing irrigation systems to support farming

• Managing public spaces like markets and community buildings

• Working with provincial and federal offices for larger projects

Education and Health Support

To support education and well-being, the municipality provides:

• Support to local schools, including furniture, materials, and scholarships

• Health checkups and awareness programs in different wards

• Mobile health camps in remote areas

• Maternal and child health support through local health posts

These services aim to improve learning opportunities and access to basic healthcare for everyone.

Support for Farmers and Livestock Owners

Since agriculture is the main livelihood in the area, the municipality offers:

• Farming advice and seasonal training from agricultural technicians

• Help accessing seeds, tools, and irrigation systems

• Veterinary services and livestock vaccination programs

• Promotion of vegetable, fruit, and grain farming in specific areas

• Support for farmers’ cooperatives and small agri-businesses

Social Welfare and Inclusion

Special support is available for:

• Senior citizens, people with disabilities, and marginalized communities

• Distributing social security allowances on time

• Women’s empowerment programs and awareness events

• Youth development, training, and employment preparation

• Initiatives to support children and protect their rights

Environmental Care and Disaster Preparedness

To protect nature and stay prepared for emergencies, the municipality:

• Works with local forest user groups to conserve natural resources

• Organizes sanitation and clean-up events

• Develops local disaster plans and early warning systems

• Runs programs to reduce the impact of climate change

Good Governance and Public Participation

The municipality encourages community participation and transparency by:

• Hosting regular ward-level meetings and citizen forums

• Allowing people to take part in budget discussions and planning

• Conducting public hearings and social audits every year

• Listening to public feedback and resolving complaints fairly