Bhaktapur, in terms of the sphere, is the smallest district in the country with a total area of 119 square kilometres (46 sq mi). Yet, it holds the four most beautiful places in the Kathmandu Valley as its municipalities. The municipalities of Bhaktapur are as follows:
- Bhaktapur Municipality
- Changu Narayan Municipality
- Suryabinayak Municipality
- Madhyapur thimi Municipality
Today, with each of the municipalities of Bhaktapur’s strengths, Bhaktapur is leaving a tremendous impact on the national arena, not only with its infrastructural development but also with tourism hospitality and educational contributions.
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. Bhaktapur was the capital of Nepal until the Malla kingdom was divided into three states.
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.
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More about Bhaktapur
The city has a population of 4,30,408, according to the 2021 Nepal census records.
According to the 2011 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 marketplace 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 neighbours like Kavre Palankwok in the east and Kathmandu and Lalitpur in the west.
Likewise, its altitude 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 the 14th – to 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 4,30,408. (2021 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
- 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
Postal/Zip code in Bhaktapur
| District | Post Office | Postal/Pin Code | Post Office Type |
| Bhaktapur | Bhaktapur | 44800 | D.P.O. |
| Bhaktapur | Dubakot | 44802 | A.P.O. |
| Bhaktapur | Kharipati | 44804 | A.P.O. |
| Bhaktapur | Kharipati | 44804 | A.P.O. |
| Bhaktapur | Tathali | 44805 | A.P.O. |
| Bhaktapur | Jorpati | 44806 | A.P.O. |
| Bhaktapur | Gamcha | 44809 | A.P.O. |
| Bhaktapur | Gamcha | 44809 | A.P.O. |
| Bhaktapur | Dibyashwori | 44810 | A.P.O. |
| Bhaktapur | Thimi | 44811 | A.P.O. |
| Bhaktapur | Nagarkot | 44812 | A.P.O. |
Bhaktapur Municipality
- Named after the city Bhaktapur
- Is of the shape of a flying pigeon.
- “City of Devotees”, “Rome city of Nepal”, “Living Museum “, “Cultural city” “Capital city of Music and Dance”
- Famous for special yoghurt called “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 kilometres
- Total population: 78,854 (2021 census)
- Temperature: 35 to -3 degrees celsius
- Religion: Hindus 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
- For more detail click here
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: 88,612 (2021 census)
- Altitude: 1372 to 2191m
- Home of one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Nepal, Changu Narayan temple.
- It 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 Jeevan Khatri
- 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 kilometres.
- Altitude: 1372 to 2025m
- Population: 1,37,971 ( 2021 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 Basudev Thapa
- Phone:016619625
- Official Website: Suryabinayak Municipality
Places to visit
- Suryabinayak temple,
- Pilot baba ashram,
- Doleshwor Mahadev,
- Ashapuri,
- Kailash Nath Mahadev,
Madhyapur Thimi Municipality
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- A municipality with the city, Madhyapur Thimi.
- Total area: 11.47 square kilometres
- Total population: 1,19,955 (2021 census)
- Religion: Hindus 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: Surendra Shrestha
- Phone:01-6630046
- Official Website: Madhyapur Thimi Municipality
Top places to visit
- Balkumari Temple
- Mahalaxmi
- Thimi Durbar
- Pottery areas
- Bode
- Nagadesh
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS/BHAKTAPUR
| Police control | 100 |
| Fire brigade | 101 |
| Nepal tourism board | 014256909 / 014256229 |
| Tribhuvan international airport | 014472256 / 01447225 |
| Department of immigration | 014223509 / 014222453 |
| Tourist police | 014247041 |
| Bhaktapur red cross | 6612266 |
AMBULANCE SERVICES
| Bhaktapur Municipality | 016613200 / 9851082799 |
| Siddhi Smriti Hospital | 016610570 / 9841204991 |
| Dr. Iwamura Hospital | 016612705 / 986002533 |
| Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital | 016611532 / 9860171552 |
| Red Cross Ambulance Service | 016612266 / 9841489408 |
| Changu Narayan Municipality | 9851214809 |
| Changu Health Post | 9849424813 |
| Nalingchwok Red Cross | 9741208341 |
| Tathali Red Cross | 9741233815 |
| Nagarkot Ambulance | 9747233600 |
| Sudal Ambulance | 9843633744 |
| Thimi Red Cross | 9849170256 |
| Bhaktapur District Development Committee | 016611093 / 9841395199 |
HOSPITALS
| Madhyapur Hospital | 01-5093395 / 01-5093372 / 01-5093388 |
| Bhaktapur Hospital | 01-6610798 / 016610676 |
| Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital | 01-6611532 |
| Human Body Transplant Centre | 01-6614709 |
| Iwamura Memorial Hospital: | 01-6612705 |
| Siddhi Memorial Women and Children Hospital | 01-6612945 |
| District Community Eye Centre, Bhaktapur | 01-6618058 |
| Public Health Care Center, Chyamasingha | 01-6610317 |
| National Tuberculosis Control Center | 01-6630706 |
| Nagarik Community Teaching Hospital | 01-6637700 |
| Nepal Korea Friendship Municipality Hospital | 01-6633442 |
| Lokanthali hospital | 01-6631736 |
| Madhyapur health Care Center | 01-6630316 |
| KMC Hospital | 01-6616568, 6616567, 6616781, 6616782 |
| Kathmandu Cancer Hospital | 01-5091629 |
MUNICIPALITIES OF BHAKTAPUR
| Bhaktapur Municipality Head Office | 01-6610310, 016613200 / 9851082799 |
| Suryabinayak Municipality Head Office | 01- 6612193, 01-6612443 |
| Madhyapur Thimi Municipality Head Office | +977 071 5555556 |
| Changunarayan Municipality Head Office | 01-5141086, 01-5141086 |
GOVERNMENT OFFICE
| Bhaktapur Administration Office (CDO) | 01-6614437 |
| Bhaktapur District Court | 01-6620673 |
| District Coordination Committee Office, Bhaktapur | 01-6610970 |
| जिल्ला विकास समितिको कार्यालय, Bhaktapur | 01-6614826 |
| District Election Office, Bhaktapur | 01-6614525 |
| District ayuktiko Office, Bhaktapur | 01-6610123 |
| जिल्ला प्राविधिक कार्यालय, Bhaktapur | 01-6614854 |
| District Police Office, Bhaktapur | 01-6610954 |
| Metropolitan Police Circle, Bhaktapur | 01-6614821 |
| Malpot Office, Bhaktapur | 01-6619936 |
| District Election Office, Bhaktapur | 01-6614525 |
| Ministry of Urban Development Central Level Project Implementation Unit, Bhaktapur | 01-6612775 |
| Transport Management Office – Jagati | 01-6615211 |
| Nepal Electricity Authority Training Center, Kharipati | 01-6616660 |
| Nepal Electricity Authority Environment And Social Studies Department, Kharipati | 01-6611580 |
| Office of the Controller of Examinations (OCE ), Sanothimi | 01-6630070 |
| CTEVT Exam Controller Office, Sanothimi | 01-6630408 |
Map of Bhaktapur District with Reconstruction
