Bhaktapur as in the matter of sphere is the smallest district in the country. With a total area of 119 square kilometers (46 sq mi). Yet, it holds the four foremost beautiful places of the Kathmandu valley as its municipalities. The municipalities, that the burgh, Bhaktapur currently is holding are as follows:

1. Bhaktapur Municipality
2. Changu Narayan Municipality
3. Suryabinayak Municipality
4. Madhyapur thimi Municipality

Today the Bhaktapur city, with each of those municipality’s strengths, is leaving a tremendous impact on the national arena. Not only with the infrastructural development but also with tourism and hospitality evolution, educational contributions as well as with the agricultural advancement.

This city, for now, is setting an example of a better living place. Moreover, it is no less in preventing and preserving its cultural heritage as well. This ancient burgh, surprisingly, was the most powerful kingdom of the Kathmandu Valley during the 14th-16th century of the time.

But, before that time phase, it was very popular as khopring. Which later on transmutes as Khwopa. That’s why the native residences of Bhaktapur still call this burgh khwopa. Though, it is also popular as Bhadgaun, after Bhaktapur.

More about Bhaktapur

The city has approximately a population of 3,04,651, according to the 2011 Nepal census records. According to the same census, about 46.5 % of the population of Bhaktapur speaks the Nepalese Language.

Similarly, 41.6% of people use Newa Bhasa to communicate. Likewise, Tamang, Maithili, Magar, and Bhojpuri language is also spoken in the proportion of 7.8%, 1.1%, 0.5%, and 0.5% respectively.

Bhaktapur, on the other hand, is a good market place for veggies. The place is more popular for the production of veggies like pumpkin, cucumber, beans, peas, and cauliflower. It also grows the grains and fruits like paddy, wheat, corn, pulse, millet, citrus, guava, pears, junar, and haluwabed.

Despite the various official countrified changes, Bhaktapur still lies within the Bagmati province. With the neighbors like kavre palanchwok in the east and Kathmandu and Lalitpur on the west frame.

Likewise, the altitude of its varies from 1372 to 2191m. And, the temperature, from 2 to 32-degree celsius. The highest point of Bhaktapur is a paradise-like place, Nagarkot.

Well, Bhaktapur as part of Nepal uses Nepalese currency. The time zone plus the calling codes of Nepal are UTC +5:45 and 1(+977-1) respectively.

Trivia & Quick Points about Bhaktapur

• Also called Bhadgaon and Khwopa (in the native tongue)
• Smallest District of Nepal
• The most powerful kingdom of Kathamandu valley from 14th – 16th century
• Area of Bhaktapur: 119 km² ((46 sq mi)
• Latitude/ Longitude: 27° 36′ to 27° 44′ N, 85 ° 21′ to 85 ° 21′ E
• Altitude: 1400 m
• Calling codes: Nepal country code: 977, City code: 1 ( +977-1)
• Time Zone: NPT (UTC+5:45)
• Currency: Nepali Rupee (NRS)
• Climate: Dry season: October – May; Wet (Monsoon) season: June – September.
• Temperature Ranges: -3 deg C / 32 deg C
• Electricity: 220
• Bhaktapur’s population is approximately 304651. (2011 Nepal Census)
• First language  according to 2011 census: 46.5% spoke Nepali, 41.6% Newari, 7.8% Tamang, 1.1% Maithili, 0.5% Magar and 0.5% Bhojpuri
• The second Language according to the 2011 census: 47.2% spoke Nepali, 1.8% English, and 0.4% Newari
• Main agricultural production: paddy, wheat, corn, pulse, millet, citrus, guava, pears, junar, haluwabed, cauliflower, peas, beans, cucumber, and pumpkin
• Surrounded by: Kavrepalanchwok District in the east, Kathmandu and Lalitpur District in the west
• Province: Bagmati Pradesh

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Bhaktapur Municipality

• Named after the city Bhaktapur
• “City of Devotees”, “Rome city of Nepal”, “Living Museum “, “Cultural city” “Capital city of Music and Dance”
• Famous for special yogurt call “Ju Ju dhau” (King curd), “Bhadgaule topi” and “Hakupatasi saree”
• Surrounded by Nagarkot Municipality (East), Madhyapur Thimi Municipality (West), Changu Narayan Municipality (North), and Suryabinayak Municipality (South).
• Altitude: 1401m
• zip code of Bhaktapur: 44800
• 6 miles away from Kathmandu.
• Total area: 6.88 square kilometers
• Total population: 81,728
• Temperature: 35 to -3 degree celsius
• Is of the shape of a flying pigeon.
• Religion: Hindu and Buddhists
• Always been a municipality.
• Home of UNESCO World Heritage site, Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
• An ancient city ruled by the Malla kingdom.
• Entry fee for foreign tourists: US $15, or Rs. 1500 for Non-SAARC tourists.
• No cars are allowed in Durbar Square; no heavy vehicles in central Bhaktapur.
• Mayor: Sunil Prajapati
• Phone: 977-016610096, 01-6613957
• Official Website: Bhaktapur Municipality
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Top places to visit

• Pottery Square
• Bhaktapur Durbar Square
• Taumadhi Square
• Dattatraya Square
• Shiddhapokhari

Changu Narayan municipality

• Named after the ancient temple of Nepal Changu Narayan.
• Total area: 62.98 square kilometers
• Total population: 55,430
• Altitude: 1372 to 2191m
• Home of one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Nepal, Changu Narayan temple.
• Covers Duwakot, Jhaukhel, Chhaling, Nagarkot, and Changu Narayan itself.
• The latest municipality is the combined form of Mahamanjushree Nagarkot and the old Changu Narayan Municipality.
• Local business: water supplies and agriculture
• Mayor: Mr.Som Parsad Mishra
• Phone:01-6614809 
• Official Website: Changu Narayan Municipality

Top places to visit

• Changu Narayan temple
• Nagarkot
• Jyoyirlingeshwor Mahadev
• Mahadev Pokhari
• Mahamanjushree Sthan
• Jalpa Devi
• Faidhoka Ganesh
• Tripura Sundari Sthan

Suryabinayak municipality

• Named after the temple of Suryabinayak.
• 2 km away from Bhaktapur Nagar.
• Total area: 42.45 square kilometers.
• Altitude: 1372 to 2025m
• Population: 78,490 ( 2011 Nepal Census)
• Best for birdwatching (have 99 species of birds)
• It was first created in December 2014 by emerging Katunje, Sipadol, Nankhel, and Chitpol Village Development Communities.
• Later on, Anantalingeswor municipality also gets merged in it. That made the Sirutar, Gundu, Dadhikot, and Balkot areas of Suryabinayak.
• Mayor: Mr. Basu Thapa
• Phone:016619625
• Official Website: Suryabinayak Municipality

Places to visit

• Suryabinayak temple,
• Pilot baba ashram,
• Doleshwor Mahadev,
• Ashapuri,
• Kailash Nath Mahadev,
• Kathmandu fun valley.

Madhyapur Thimi Municipality

• • A municipality with the city, Madhyapur Thimi.
  • Total area: 11.47 square kilometers
  • Total population: 83,036
  • Religion: Hindu and Buddhists
  • Oldest known name of the city- Themmring
  • An ancient newari town, around 3000 years old.
  • Famous for pottery work and agriculture.
  • Covers the sub-villages of Capacho, Balkumari, Nagadesh, Bode, and Lokanthali.
  • Mayor: Madan Sundar Shrestha
  • Phone:01-6630046 
  • Official Website: Madhyapur Thimi Municipality

Top places to visit

• Balkumari Temple
• Mahalaxmi
• Thimi Durbar
• Pottery areas
• Bode
• Nagadesh

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