Shankharapur Municipality provides local government administration for communities in the eastern part of Kathmandu district, Bagmati Province. Established on Mangsir 16, 2071 BS, the municipality was reorganized after the local level restructuring in 2073 BS through the merger of the former Indrayani, Pukhulachhi, Bajrayogini, Lapsephedi, Suntol, and Nanglebhare Village Development Committees. It now has 9 wards and covers 60.21 square kilometers. The municipality includes Sankhu, Bajrayogini, Shalinadi, rural settlements, and geographically difficult areas.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Local Government | Shankharapur Municipality Local Government Services |
| Municipality | Shankharapur Municipality |
| District | Kathmandu |
| Province | Bagmati Province |
| Established | Mangsir 16, 2071 BS |
| Current Wards | 9 |
| Area | 60.21 square kilometers |
| Population | 27,202 |
| Male Population | 13,633 |
| Female Population | 13,569 |
| Main Communities | Tamang, Newar, Brahmin, Chhetri, Gurung |
Shankharapur Municipality lies in the eastern part of Kathmandu district. It is connected with Bhaktapur, Sindhupalchok, and Kavre districts, along with Kageshwori Manohara Municipality of Kathmandu district.
The municipality was first divided into 15 wards at the time of establishment. After the local level restructuring in 2073 BS, it was reorganized into 9 wards. Its present municipal area was formed by merging the former Indrayani, Pukhulachhi, Bajrayogini, Lapsephedi, Suntol, and Nanglebhare Village Development Committees.
Shankharapur Municipality is home to communities including Tamang, Newar, Brahmin, Chhetri, and Gurung. The municipality includes the historic town of Sankhu, along with Bajrayogini and Shalinadi.
The town of Sankhu has historical and cultural importance. Around 3,300 years ago, Jogdev Bajracharya planned and designed Sankhu in the shape of a conch in Kaligat Sambat 1801. The name Shankharapur is connected with this conch-shaped settlement.
Local government service delivery in Shankharapur Municipality takes place in an area with strong cultural and religious traditions. Major cultural traditions include Bajrayogini Jatra, Shalinadi Fair, Manichud Fair, Madhav Narayan Swasthani Brata, Dashain Jatra, Indrayani Jatra, and other jatras.
Major festivals celebrated in the municipality include Dashain, Tihar, Maghe Sankranti, Chaite Dashain, Saune Sankranti, Janai Purnima, Haritalika, Krishna Ashtami, Gai Jatra, Yomari Purnima, Lhosar, and Menang.
Shalinadi is associated with the Madhav Narayan Swasthani Brata, which runs for one month. The vow begins after Madhav Narayan is immersed in water, and local tradition holds that Madhav Narayan stays at Shalinadi for one month.
The Nanglebhare area includes religious, cultural, and local visitor sites such as:
Mane Gahiro Shiva Temple
Nangale Bazaar Ganesh Temple
Pipalbot Shiva Temple
Dhungana Gaun Shiva Temple
Soti Khola Mahadev Temple
Ishta Devi Temple
Bhumidanda Bhume Temple
Dangal Kulayan Temple
Chhap Bajrayogini Temple
Tulku Garap Dorje Lama Chenta Tashi Choiling Gumba
Martyr Kiran Dangal Memorial Park
Cave, Thulo Odar, Pokhari Dhunga, Hatti Dhunga, and Sita Paila
Dhungana Gaun Kul Puja Building
Dhakal Gaun Community Building and Kulayan Temple
Manedanda Park
Shankharapur Municipality has 40 schools and 3 colleges. The education profile includes public, private, private nonprofit, community, and technical institutions.
| Institution Category | Type | Total |
|---|---|---|
| College | Community | 1 |
| College | Private | 1 |
| College | Technical School | 1 |
| College Total | 3 | |
| School | Public | 26 |
| School | Private | 11 |
| School | Private Nonprofit | 2 |
| School | Technical School | 1 |
| School Total | 40 |
| Level | Grade | Number of Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-school | ECD | 37 |
| Basic | Grades 1–8 | 37 |
| Secondary | Grades 9–12 | 16 |
| +2 | Grades 11–12 | 6 |
| College Name and Address | Affiliation | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Bhagyodaya Campus, Sankhu, Shankharapur, Kathmandu | Tribhuvan University | Community |
| Sushma Koirala Memorial Nursing Campus, Sankhu, Shankharapur, Kathmandu | CTEVT, Purbanchal University | Technical School |
| Sushma Koirala Memorial College, Sankhu, Salambutar-6, Shankharapur, Kathmandu | Purbanchal University | Private |
Shankharapur Municipality is located in the eastern part of Kathmandu district in Bagmati Province.
Shankharapur Municipality was established on Mangsir 16, 2071 BS.
Shankharapur Municipality has 9 wards.
The municipality covers 60.21 square kilometers.
The total population is 27,202, including 13,633 males and 13,569 females.
The municipality was formed by merging the former Indrayani, Pukhulachhi, Bajrayogini, Lapsephedi, Suntol, and Nanglebhare Village Development Committees.
Major places include Sankhu, Bajrayogini, and Shalinadi.
The municipality has 40 schools and 3 colleges.
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