Bulingtar Rural Municipality is situated at north-east part of Nawalparasi district, Gandaki province. This Rural Municipality was established in 2073 B.S. It combines then Kotthar, Dandajheri, Bulingtar, Arkhala, Jaubari and Bharatipur Village Development Committees. This Rural Municipality is surrounded by Gaindakot Municipality from east, Baudikali Rural Municipality from west, Tanahu district from north and Devchuli Municipality from south. This local unit is divided into six wards. This is named after the name of place Bulingtar.
Population of Bulingtar Rural Municipality is 29,581 with 3,487 households as per the census 2011. Population of male is 10,459 and female is 19,122. Ward number three is most populated ward. This local unit covers 147.68 kilometer square area. Most of the land is covered by forest and farming. There are about 15 ethnic groups residing under this local unit. Among them Magar constitute largest population of 64.83% followed by Kumal, Sarki and Kami. Most of the people speak Magar language (64.24%) followed by Nepali and Newar. Farming is major occupation of people residing under this rural municipality. paddy, maize, wheat and different fruits and vegetables are crops that could be cultivated. Animal husbandry substitute the agriculture. Foreign employment, service and trade are other occupations.
Mr. Shashi Karan Bastakoti is Chairperson and Ms. Maina Kami is Vice-chairperson of Bulingtar Rural Municipality. Total number of local representatives is 32.
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