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Coordinates: 28°12′N 83°25′E

Galkot
Galkot (Nepali: ग ोट) is a municipality in Baglung district of
Gandaki province of Nepal. It consists of several VDCs. Nearby
Galkot
(ग ोट)
cities include Gulmi and Pokhara. Its geographic coordinates are
28°13'24"N 83°25'29"E. Rajya
Country Nepal
It was one of the Chaubisi rajya that existed before unification of
Headquarters Galkot
Nepal initiated by Prithvi Narayan Shah. It is around 25 km far in
the South-Western direction from the headquarter of Baglung Area
district. Today the blacktopped road connects the headquarter to • Total 1,100 km2
(400 sq mi)
the rural areas of Galkot.
Population (2001)
• Total 73,595
• Density 67/km2
Contents (170/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+5:45 (NPT)
Geography
Main Nepali · Magar
Geography and Climate language(s)
Demographics Website Official website
Economy (http://www.galko
tmun.gov.np)
Education
Administration
See also
References
External links

Geography
Galkot is located in the mid-region of Baglung district, which itself is located in Gandaki Province ,
Nepal.

The region is surrounded by:

East: Baglung Municipality

West: Burtibang
North: Myagdi District
South: Gulmi District

Geography and Climate

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Climate Zone[1] Elevation Range % of Area

300 to 1,000 meters

Upper Tropical 2.8%
1,000 to 3,300 ft.
1,000 to 2,000 meters
Subtropical 37.1%
3,300 to 6,600 ft.
2,000 to 3,000 meters
Temperate 39.4%
6,400 to 9,800 ft.
3,000 to 4,000 meters
Sub-Alpine 18.6%
9,800 to 13,000 ft.
4,000 to 5,000 meters
Alpine 2.1%
13,000 to 16,500 ft.

Demographics
The total population is 73,595 out of which 33,215 are males and 40,480 are females living in 14,367
households. The majority of the people in this region are Magars, kshetris, Brahmins and Dalits.

Economy
The majority of population depend upon agriculture and livestock for living. Besides, many people
have fled abroad for employment. It is the highest remittance generating region in the country. It is
also the commercial and transit hub of the headquarter and western districts. People have started to
use modern and commercial farming techniques.

Education
By 2060, Galkot had 14 secondary schools, 2 Boarding Schools and 2 higher secondary schools, the
oldest one being Galkot Higher Secondary School (Established: 2008 Chaitra 8 BS). The numbers
have increased significantly now. However, many students go to nearby headquarter, Pokhara,
Kathmandu or abroad to pursue their studies.

Administration
Galkot Municipaluty consists of 11 Wards These are as follows:

Galkot Municipality Ward No 1 Dudilabhati

Galkot Municipality Ward No 2 Narethanti
Galkot Municipality Ward No 3 Hatiya

Galkot Municipality Ward No 4 Hatiya

Galkot Municipality Ward No 5 Harichaur

Galkot Municipality Ward No 6 Harichaur

Galkot Municipality Ward No 7 Malma

Galkot Municipality Ward No 9 Malma

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Galkot Municipality Ward No 8 Kandebaas

Galkot Municipality Ward No 10 Pandavkhani
Galkot Municipality Ward No 11 Righa

See also
Zones of Nepal (Former)
Baglung
Burtibang
Chaubisi rajya

References
1. The Map of Potential Vegetation of Nepal - a forestry/agroecological/biodiversity classification
system (http://curis.ku.dk/ws/files/20497354/de2_001.pdf) (PDF), Forest & Landscape
Development and Environment Series 2-2005 and CFC-TIS Document Series No.110., 2005,
ISBN 87-7903-210-9, retrieved Nov 22, 2013

External links
UN.org: UN map of Administrative Boundaries of Nepal (http://www.un.org.np/sites/default/files/20
11-11-15-Nepal_Admin_Zone_Muni_A4_26August2011_v03.pdf)

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