Arghakhanchi is one of the districts of Lumbini Zone. The Zone lies in the Western (Pashchimanchal) Region of Nepal. Its neighboring districts are, Palpa in the east, Gulmi in the North, Kapilbastu and Rupandehi in the south and Dang and Pyuthan in the west. About 68% of the total area in here lies in the Mahabharat Range, and the remaining lies in the Siwalik Region. The district is famous for its local deities like Supa Deurali Bhagwati, Argha MahaKali Temple and Chetradev. Other places of historical importance are Argha Durbar, Khanchi Rajsthal, Narpani, Kissankot, and Ranipokhari. Situated between 305m-2575m above sea level, about 40% of its total area is covered by forest.
Contents 1 Etymology 2 History 3 Geography 4 Gallery 5 Towns and villages 6 See also 7 References 8 External links EtymologyThe district was formed in land which belonged to two pre-unification principalities "Argha" and "Khanchi". The name of the district was coined merging these two names. Argha principality was named after the ritual argha (Nepali:अर्घ) offerings which was performed at the main Bhagwati temple of the principality. The Word 'Khanchi' could have been originated from the word 'Khajanchi' (Nepali:खजाञ्चि) or tax collector as the the center of the principality was known for its tax office. However this remains a topic of debate as the principality was established in Saka era 1357 (1435 A.D.), way before the set up of the tax office. HistoryArghakhanchi was originally two separate kingdoms Argha and Khanchi two of 24 principalities in the Gandaki River Basin. During the unification of Nepal, these two principalities were annexed by Gorkha in the year 1786 A.D. (1843 BS). It was later the merger was named “ArghaKhanchi”, and was placed under Gulmi district. It was only after B.S. 2018 ArghaKhanchi was made into a separate District.
GeographyThe district is situated between 27'45"N to 28'6" N and 80'45" E to 83'23"E. The district covers a total of 1,193 km² area. It is bound by Palpa in the east, Gulmi in the north, Kapilbastu and Rupandehi districts in the south and Dang and Pyuthan in the west. 68% of its landscape is located in Mahabharat range and 32 % is located in Siwalik region.
The major rivers of the district are Bangikhola,Bangsari Khola, Mathurabesi Khola, Banganga Khola, Durgakhola, Sitakhola, Khakabesi Khola, Rangsing Khola, Ratne Khola, Jhimruk Khola, Khankbesi Khola etc.. The major lakes of the district are Thada lake and Sengleng lake.
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Location in Nepal A view of Sandhikharka Bazaar (Oct 19th, 2007) Towns and villages Map of the VDC's in Arghakhanchi DistrictAdguri, Argha, Arghatosh, Asurkot, Balkot, Bangi, Bhagawati, Chhatraganj, Chidika, Dhakawang, Dhanchaur, Dharapani, Dhatiwang, Dhikura, Dibharna, Gorkhunga, Hansapur, Jukena, Jaluke, Keemadada, Kerunga, Khan, Nepal, Khanchikot, Khandaha, Khidim, Khilji, Maidan, Mareng, Narapani, Nuwakot, Pali, Parena, Pathauti, Pathona, Pokharathok, Sandhikharka, Siddhara, Simalapani, Sitapur, Subarnakhal, Thada, Thulo Pokhara
See also References^ a b c d e f "District Profile". Central Bureau of Statistics. Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 2010-06-14. ^ "History of Khanchi". Wikipedia.org. . Retrieved 2010-06-14. External linksArghakhanchi TIMES Districts of Nepal at statoids.com
[hide]v • d • eDistricts of Nepal Achham · Arghakhanchi · Baglung · Baitadi · Bajhang · Bajura · Banke · Bara · Bardiya · Bhaktapur · Bhojpur · Chitwan · Dadeldhura · Dailekh · Dang Deokhuri · Darchula · Dhading · Dhankuta · Dhanusa · Dolkha · Dolpa · Doti · Gorkha · Gulmi · Humla · Ilam · Jajarkot · Jhapa · Jumla · Kailali · Kalikot · Kanchanpur · Kapilvastu · Kaski · Kathmandu · Kavrepalanchok · Khotang · Lalitpur · Lamjung · Mahottari · Makwanpur · Manang · Morang · Mugu · Mustang · Myagdi · Nawalparasi · Nuwakot · Okhaldhunga · Palpa · Panchthar · Parbat · Parsa · Pyuthan · Ramechhap · Rasuwa · Rautahat · Rolpa · Rukum · Rupandehi · Salyan · Sankhuwasabha · Saptari · Sarlahi · Sindhuli · Sindhulpalchok · Siraha · Solukhumbu · Sunsari · Surkhet · Syangja · Tanahu · Taplejung · Terhathum · Udayapur
Coordinates: 28°0′3″N 83°14′48″E / 28.00083°N 83.24667°E / 28.00083; 83.24667
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Retrieved from "Categories: Arghakhanchi District Nepal geography stubswas named after the ritual argha (Nepali:अर्घ) offerings which was performed at the main Bhagwati temple of the principality. The Word 'Khanchi' could have been originated from the word 'Khajanchi' (Nepali:खजाञ्चि) or tax collector as the the center of the principality was known for its tax office. However this remains a topic of debate as the principality was established in Saka era 1357 (1435 A.D.), way before the set up of the tax office.
HistoryArghakhanchi was originally two separate kingdoms Argha and Khanchi two of 24 principalities in the Gandaki River Basin. During the unification of Nepal, these two principalities were annexed by Gorkha in the year 1786 A.D. (1843 BS). It was later the merger was named “ArghaKhanchi”, and was placed under Gulmi district. It was only after B.S. 2018 ArghaKhanchi was made into a separate District.
GeographyThe district is situated between 27'45"N to 28'6" N and 80'45" E to 83'23"E.[1] The district covers a total of 1,193 km² area. It is bound by Palpa in the east, Gulmi in the north, Kapilbastu and Rupandehi districts in the south and Dang and Pyuthan in the west. 68% of its landscape is located in Mahabharat range and 32 % is located in Siwalik region.
The major rivers of the district are Bangikhola,Bangsari Khola, Mathurabesi Khola, Banganga Khola, Durgakhola, Sitakhola, Khakabesi Khola, Rangsing Khola, Ratne Khola, Jhimruk Khola, Khankbesi Khola etc.. The major lakes of the district are Thada lake and Sengleng lakeGallery
Location in Nepal A view of Sandhikharka Bazaar (Oct 19th, 2007)
Towns and villages Map of the VDC's in Arghakhanchi DistrictAdguri, Argha, Arghatosh, Asurkot, Balkot, Bangi, Bhagawati, Chhatraganj, Chidika, Dhakawang, Dhanchaur, Dharapani, Dhatiwang, Dhikura, Dibharna, Gorkhunga, Hansapur, Jukena, Jaluke, Keemadada, Kerunga, Khan, Nepal, Khanchikot, Khandaha, Khidim, Khilji, Maidan, Mareng, Narapani, Nuwakot, Pali, Parena, Pathauti, Pathona, Pokharathok, Sandhikharka, Siddhara, Simalapani, Sitapur, Subarnakhal, Thada, Thulo Pokhara
See alsoZones of Nepal References^ a b c d e f "District Profile". Central Bureau of Statistics. Central Bureau of Statistics. . Retrieved 2010-06-14. ^ "History of Khanchi". Wikipedia.org. . Retrieved 2010-06-14. External linksArghakhanchi TIMES Districts of Nepal at statoids.com
[hide]v • d • eDistricts of Nepal Achham · Arghakhanchi · Baglung · Baitadi · Bajhang · Bajura · Banke · Bara · Bardiya · Bhaktapur · Bhojpur · Chitwan · Dadeldhura · Dailekh · Dang Deokhuri · Darchula · Dhading · Dhankuta · Dhanusa · Dolkha · Dolpa · Doti · Gorkha · Gulmi · Humla · Ilam · Jajarkot · Jhapa · Jumla · Kailali · Kalikot · Kanchanpur · Kapilvastu · Kaski · Kathmandu · Kavrepalanchok · Khotang · Lalitpur · Lamjung · Mahottari · Makwanpur · Manang · Morang · Mugu · Mustang · Myagdi · Nawalparasi · Nuwakot · Okhaldhunga · Palpa · Panchthar · Parbat · Parsa · Pyuthan · Ramechhap · Rasuwa · Rautahat · Rolpa · Rukum · Rupandehi · Salyan · Sankhuwasabha · Saptari · Sarlahi · Sindhuli · Sindhulpalchok · Siraha · Solukhumbu · Sunsari · Surkhet · Syangja · Tanahu · Taplejung · Terhathum · Udayapur
Coordinates: 28°0′3″N 83°14′48″E / 28.00083°N 83.24667°E / 28.00083; 83.24667
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