Ward No. 8 – Turang
Ward Profile
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Ward Number | 8 |
| Ward Name | Turang |
| Headquarters | Turang |
| Geographic Coordinates | 28.10° N, 83.38° E |
| Total Area | 14.20 square kilometers |
| Elevation Range | 800 to 1,750 meters above sea level |
| Administrative Boundary | Chandrakot Rural Municipality, Gulmi, Lumbini Province |
| Neighboring Wards | Ward 6 (Harewa), Ward 7 (Rupakot) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Satyawati Rural Municipality (Gulmi), Ruru Kshetra Rural Municipality (Gulmi) |
| Major Settlements | Turang, Majuwa, Lower Turang, Upper Turang, Phedi |
| Villages / Toles | Turang Tol, Majuwa Tol, Phedi Tol, School Tol, Health Post Tol |
| Map Location | Southwestern region of Chandrakot Rural Municipality along major river corridors |
| Ward Office Address | Turang, Ward 8, Chandrakot Rural Municipality, Gulmi |
Demographics
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,140 people (Census 2021) |
| Total Households | 570 households |
| Average Household Size | 3.75 persons per household |
| Population Density | 150.70 persons per square kilometer |
| Literacy Rate | 79.63 percent (Municipal average) |
| Migration Trend | Outward migration of youth for foreign employment and urban educational opportunities in Butwal, Tamghas, and Kathmandu; localized inward movement toward Majuwa market along the road corridor |
Social Profile
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Major Ethnic Communities | Magar, Chhetri, Brahmin, Bishwakarma (Kami), Damai, Kumal |
| Major Castes | Khatri, Aryal, Thapa, Giri, Shrestha, Kami, Damai, Sarki, Kumal |
| Major Religions | Hinduism, Buddhism |
| Languages Spoken | Nepali, Magar |
| Cultural Festivals | Dashain, Tihar, Maghe Sankranti, Teej, Buddha Jayanti, Lhosar |
| Local Traditions | Sorathi dance, Maruni dance, Bhajan Kirtan, Naumati Baja, Kumal pottery traditions |
| Community Organizations | Farmers Groups, Mothers Groups (Aama Samuha), Youth Clubs, Community Forest User Committees, Water User Committees |
Geography & Environment
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Topography | Mixed terrain comprising river valley basins (Majuwa corridor) and surrounding hill slopes |
| Rivers | Badighat Khola and local stream systems |
| Streams | Local seasonal tributaries joining Badighat Khola |
| Forest | Riverine forests, community hill forests, mixed hardwood trees |
| Agricultural Land | Highly fertile irrigated river basin plain (Khet) and terraced hill slopes (Bari) |
| Climate | Subtropical valley climate in river basin areas to mild temperate on hill slopes |
| Rainfall | Heavy monsoon rainfall from June to September |
| Natural Resources | River bed construction materials (sand, gravel), freshwater resources, forest biomass |
| Disaster Risk | Seasonal flooding and bank erosion along Badighat Khola; monsoon landslides on hill link roads |
| Landslide Areas | Unpaved road cuts along hill connection routes |
| Flood Risk | Moderate to high seasonal flash flood risk along low-lying banks of Badighat Khola |
Economy & Livelihood
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Main Occupation | Agriculture, commercial trade, livestock farming, foreign employment, local transportation |
| Agriculture | Paddy, wheat, maize, seasonal fresh vegetables, potato, sugarcane |
| Livestock | Cattle, buffalo, goat rearing, commercial poultry, pig farming |
| Cash Crops | Commercial vegetables, potato, ginger, citrus fruits |
| Commercial Farming | River-basin paddy cultivation, plastic tunnel vegetable farming, commercial poultry and goat enterprises |
| Tourism | Riverfront recreational spots, fishing spots along Badighat, rural village trails |
| Local Businesses | Grocery and retail stores, hardware shops, hotels, restaurants, agrovets, auto repair workshops |
| Cooperatives | Financial savings and credit cooperatives, agriculture and dairy cooperatives |
| Industries | Rice and flour mills, brick/interlock blocks production, furniture workshops |
| Foreign Employment | High remittance inflows supporting local commercial development |
| Income Sources | Agriculture, commerce, foreign remittance, government service, transport |
Infrastructure
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Roads | Feeder road connection along the Badighat corridor with gravelled and earthen link roads to surrounding hill settlements |
| Bridges | Motorable bridges across Badighat Khola and local streams, suspension pedestrian bridges |
| Electricity | Grid power connected through national distribution network |
| Drinking Water | Piped gravity water schemes, tube wells, lift water projects, natural springs |
| Irrigation | Canal irrigation systems utilizing Badighat Khola and stream waters for valley farmlands |
| Internet | Mobile 4G broadband, local fiber-optic internet providers |
| Mobile Network | NTC and Ncell mobile network availability |
| Public Transport | Regular bus, jeep, and mini-bus services connecting to Tamghas, Palpa, Butwal, and Kathmandu |
Education
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Schools | Public community basic and secondary schools serving valley and hill settlements |
| Colleges | Students attend Chandrakot Campus in Ward 4 Shantipur or institutions in Tamghas and Palpa |
| ECD Centers | Early Childhood Development centers affiliated with public schools |
| Literacy Programs | Community adult literacy classes and digital awareness initiatives |
| Technical Education | Vocational skill initiatives coordinated with municipal education section |
Healthcare
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Health Posts | Turang Health Post and community health units providing primary healthcare |
| Hospitals | Primary referral to Chandrakot Primary Health Center (Shantipur) or Tamghas Hospital / Palpa Hospitals |
| Birthing Centers | Basic maternal healthcare services available locally or at nearby health centers |
| Ambulance | On-call municipal ambulance network |
| Common Health Challenges | Waterborne illnesses, seasonal flu, respiratory infections, vector-borne diseases in low-lying river areas |
Tourism
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Temples | Local Devi temples, Shiva shrines along riverbanks |
| Lakes | Natural river pools and conservation ponds |
| Waterfalls | Seasonal stream waterfalls along hill slopes |
| Parks | Open riverfront picnic spots along Badighat |
| Viewpoints | Turang Hill Ridge Viewpoint overlooking Badighat valley |
| Cultural Sites | Historic river settlements, traditional Kumal cultural clusters |
| Religious Sites | Local shrines and riverbank temples |
| Trekking Routes | Valley-to-hill hiking trails connecting Turang to Rupakot and Harewa |
| Homestays | Potential for riverfront eco-homestays and cultural tourism |
| Tourism Potential | River recreational tourism, eco-tourism, commercial transit stopover |
Current Challenges
| Challenge | Description |
|---|---|
| Roads | Monsoon damage to river basin roads and landslide disruptions on hill link roads |
| Water | Seasonal river bank erosion affecting irrigation canals and drinking water intake structures |
| Health | Limited diagnostic tools and emergency medical care requiring travel to district hospitals |
| Education | Need for expanded ICT labs, science facilities, and subject-specialized teachers in schools |
| Employment | High youth out-migration due to limited non-farm industrial job creation |
| Agriculture | Inundation risk to low-lying fields during monsoon floods and wild animal threats on hill slopes |
| Migration | Youth departure leaving agricultural land uncultivated in higher settlements |
| Tourism | Lack of structured riverfront park development and marketing |
| Waste Management | Need for systematic waste collection along market settlements like Majuwa |
| Environment | Soil erosion, riverbed material over-extraction, and seasonal flood threats |
| Digital Services | Connectivity disruptions during severe weather events |
Development Opportunities
| Opportunity | Description |
|---|---|
| Commercial River-Basin Farming | Scaling high-value vegetable production, paddy seed production, and commercial fishery/livestock |
| Riverbank Protection | Constructing gabion wire walls and embankments along flood-prone areas of Badighat Khola |
| Market Center Infrastructure | Upgrading road pavement, drainage, and waste collection in Majuwa/Turang market areas |
| Eco & River Tourism | Developing structured riverfront recreational parks, fishing spots, and local homestays |
| Vocational Skill Training | Offering targeted technical training in mechanics, modern farming, and building construction |
Priority Development Areas
| Development Area | Priority |
|---|---|
| River Control & Embankment Construction | High |
| All-Weather Road Network & Drainage | High |
| Commercial Agriculture & Irrigation Upgrade | High |
| Market Area Solid Waste Management | Medium |
| Health Post Diagnostic Infrastructure | Medium |
| School Science & ICT Infrastructure | Medium |
| Riverfront Tourism Development | Low |
| Digital Infrastructure Enhancement | Low |
Ongoing Projects
| Project Name | Budget | Status | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badighat Riverbank Control and Protection Project | Federal and Provincial Joint Allocation | Under Implementation | Department of Water Resources and Irrigation / Chandrakot Rural Municipality |
| Turang-Majuwa Link Road Pavement and Drainage Upgrade | Municipal Annual Budget | Ongoing | Chandrakot Rural Municipality |
| River Basin Irrigation Rehabilitation Scheme | Provincial Irrigation Budget | Ongoing | Provincial Irrigation Section / Chandrakot Agriculture Section |
| Public School Infrastructure Enhancement | Municipal Education Section Fund | Ongoing | Chandrakot Education Section |
Key Statistics
| Facts | Information |
|---|---|
| Ward Number | 8 |
| Ward Name | Turang |
| District | Gulmi |
| Municipality | Chandrakot Rural Municipality |
| Total Area | 14.20 square kilometers |
| Total Population | 2,140 persons (Census 2021) |
| Total Households | 570 households |
| Population Density | 150.70 persons per square kilometer |
| Major Settlement | Turang / Majuwa |
| Main Health Facility | Turang Health Post |
| Main River | Badighat Khola |
Sources
- National Population and Housing Census 2021 - National Statistics Office NSO Nepal (2023)
- Chandrakot Rural Municipality Official Portal - Government of Nepal (2024 / 2025)
- Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration - Local Level Structure Gazette (2017)
- District Profile Gulmi - District Coordination Committee Gulmi (2022)
- Center for Education and Human Resource Development - School Statistics Nepal (2023)
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