Nepal, a country rich in culture and natural beauty, is divided into various administrative divisions known as municipalities. In this article, we will explore the concept of municipalities and their role in local governance in Nepal.

What is a municipality?

Definition and role of a municipality in Nepal

A municipality is a local government unit that is responsible for the governance and administration of a specific area. In Nepal, municipalities play a crucial role in the decentralization of power and decision-making process.

How are municipalities governed in Nepal?

Municipalities in Nepal are governed by elected representatives at the local level. The government of Nepal has established a three-tier structure of local governance, with municipalities being the key units at the intermediate level.

What are the functions and responsibilities of a municipality?

Municipalities in Nepal have a wide range of functions and responsibilities which include infrastructure development, urban planning, waste management, sanitation, education, health services, and promotion of local tourism, among others.

How many municipalities are there in Nepal?

List of municipalities in Nepal

Nepal currently has a total of 293 municipalities spread across its different provinces. These municipalities collectively contribute to the overall governance and development of the country.

Municipalities of Nepal
List of all Municipalities in Nepal with their Province, their websites and Mayor Names. Make use of Search bar, type Province name. It will list out name of your municipality with every details.
KoshiPROVINCEDISTRICTWEBSITEMAYOR
Shadananda MunicipalityKoshiBhojpurshadanandamun.gov.npसुरेन्द्रकुमार उदास
Bhojpur MunicipalityKoshiBhojpurbhojpurmun.gov.npकैलाशकुमार आले
Pakhribas MunicipalityKoshiDhankutapakhribasmun.gov.npज्ञानबहादुर गुरुङ
Dhankuta MunicipalityKoshiDhankutadhankutamun.gov.npचिन्तन तामाङ
Ilam MunicipalityKoshiIlamhttp://ilammun.gov.np/केदार थापा
Deumai MunicipalityKoshiIlamhttp://deumaimun.gov.np/सूर्य प्रसाद पोख्रेल
Mai MunicipalityKoshiIlamhttp://maimun.gov.np/खम्बासिं लिम्बु
Suryodaya MunicipalityKoshiIlamhttp://suryodayamun.gov.np/रन बहादुर राई
Kankai MunicipalityKoshiJhapahttp://kankaimun.gov.np/राजेन्द्र कुमार पोखरेल
Bhadrapur MunicipalityKoshiJhapahttp://bhadrapurmun.gov.np/गणेश पोखरेल
Arjundhara MunicipalityKoshiJhapahttp://arjundharamun.gov.npबलदेव सिंह गोम्देन तामाङ्ग
Shivasatakshi municipalityKoshiJhapashivasatakshimun.gov.npमेगाहाङ्ग थोप्रा
Gauradaha MunicipalityKoshiJhapagauradahamun.gov.npछत्रपति सुवेदी
Birtamod MunicipalityKoshiJhapabirtamodmun.gov.npपवित्रा देवी महतारा
Mechinagar MunicipalityKoshiJhapahttp://mechinagarmun.gov.np/गोपालचन्द्र बुढाथोकी
Damak MunicipalityKoshiJhapahttp://damakmun.gov.np/रामकुमार थापा
Halesi Tuwachung MunicipalityKoshiKhotanghalesituwachungmun.gov.npविमला राई
Diktel Rupakot Majhuwagadhi MunicipalityKoshiKhotangrupakotmajhuwagadhimun.gov.npतीर्थ राज भट्टराई
Urlabari MunicipalityKoshiMorangurlabarimun.gov.npगंगाप्रसाद खरेल
Sundar Haraicha MunicipalityKoshiMorangsundarharaichamun.gov.npकेदार प्रसाद गुरागाई
Sunawarshi MunicipalityKoshiMorangsunawarshimun.gov.npश्‍यामप्रसाद राजवंशी
Biratnagar Metropolitan CityKoshiMorangbiratnagarmun.gov.npनागेश कोइराला
Belbari MunicipalityKoshiMorangbelbarimun.gov.npदिल प्रसाद राई
Letang MunicipalityKoshiMorangletangmun.gov.npभुपेन्‍द्रकुमार लावती
Pathari Shanishchare ManicipalityKoshiMorangpatharishanishcharemun.gov.npमोहन प्रसाद तुम्‍वापो
Rangeli MunicipalityKoshiMorangrangelimun.gov.npदिलीपकुमार अग्रबाल
Ratuwamai MunicipalityKoshiMorangratuwamaimun.gov.npनागेश्वर प्रसाद सिंह गंगाई
Siddhicharan MunicipalityKoshiOkhaldhungasiddhicharanmun.gov.npतेजन खनाल
Phidim MunicipalityKoshiPanchtharhttp://phidimmun.gov.np/मित्र प्रसाद काफ्ले
Panchkhapan MunicipalityKoshiSankhuwasabhapanchkhapanmun.gov.npविपीन राई
Chainpur MunicipalityKoshiSankhuwasabhachainpurmun.gov.npकृष्ण कुमार तामाङ्ग
Dharmadevi MunicipalityKoshiSankhuwasabhadharmadevimun.gov.npRamesh Kumar Jimi
Khandbari MunicipalityKoshiSankhuwasabhakhandbarimun.gov.npमहेश थपलिया
Solududhkunda MunicipalityKoshiSolukhumbusolududhkundamun.gov.npनाम्गेल जाङबु शेर्पा
Itahari Sub-Metropolitan CityKoshiSunsariitaharimun.gov.npहेम कर्ण पौडेल
Dharan Sub-Metropolitan CityKoshiSunsaridharan.gov.npहर्क राज राई
Inaruwa MunicipalityKoshiSunsariinaruwamun.gov.npकेदार भण्डारी
Duhabi MunicipalityKoshiSunsariduhabimun.gov.npबेद नारायण गच्छदार
Ramdhuni MunicipalityKoshiSunsariramdhunimun.gov.npशंकर लाल चौधरी
Barahachhetra MunicipalityKoshiSunsaribarahamun.gov.npरमेश कार्की
Phungling MunicipalityKoshiTaplejungphunglingmun.gov.npअमिर मादेन
Myanglung MunicipalityKoshiTerhathummyanglungmun.gov.npसञ्जय कुमार तुम्वाहाङफे
Laligurans MunicipalityKoshiTerhathumlaliguransmun.gov.npअर्जुन मावोहाङ
Triyuga MunicipalityKoshiUdayapurtriyugamun.gov.npवसन्त कुमार बस्नेत
Belaka MunicipalityKoshiUdayapurbelakamun.gov.npअशोक कार्की
Katari MunicipalityKoshiUdayapurkatarimun.gov.npराजेश चन्द्र श्रेष्ठ
Chaudandigadhi MunicipalityKoshiUdayapurchaudandigadhimun.gov.npकालु मान लामा
Simraungadh MunicipalityMadheshBarasimraungadhmun.gov.npकिशोरी प्रसाद कलवार
Pacharauta MunicipalityMadheshBarapachrautamun.gov.npजल्नधर सिंह जैशवार
Nijgadh MunicipalityMadheshBaranijgadhmun.gov.npसुरथ पुरी
Mahagadhimai MunicipalityMadheshBaramahagadimaimun.gov.npउपेन्द्र प्रसाद यादव
Kalaiya Sub-MetropolitanMadheshBarahttps://kalaiyamun.gov.npबिनोद प्रसाद साह
Jeetpursimara Sub-MetropolitanMadheshBarajeetpursimaramun.gov.npराजन पौडेल
Kolhabi MunicipalityMadheshBarakolhabimun.gov.npराम प्रसाद चौधारी
Mithila MunicipalityMadheshDhanushamithilamun.gov.npमहेन्द्र शिंह
Shahidnagar MunicipalityMadheshDhanushashahidnagarmun.gov.npदिनेश प्रसाद यादव
Sabaila MunicipalityMadheshDhanushasabailamun.gov.npकारी राम यादव
Kamala MunicipalityMadheshDhanushakamalamun.gov.npविशेश्वर यादव
Mithila Bihari MunicipalityMadheshDhanushamithilabiharimun.gov.npराजेन्द्र प्रसाद यादव
Hansapur MunicipalityMadheshDhanushahansapurmun.gov.npप्रदीप कुमार यादव
Janakpurdham Sub-Metropolitan CityMadheshDhanushajanakpurmun.gov.npमनोज कुमार साह
kshireshwornath MunicipalityMadheshDhanushakshireshwornathmun.gov.npसुखा देव यादव
Ganeshman Charnath MunicipalityMadheshDhanushaganeshmancharnathmun.gov.npजित नारायण यादव
Dhanusadham MunicipalityMadheshDhanushadhanushadhammun.gov.npबालेश्वर मण्डल
Nagarain MunicipalityMadheshDhanushanagrainmun.gov.npबिनय कुमार यादव
Aamchowk Rural MunicipalityMadheshDhanushabidehamun.gov.npबेचन दास तत्मा
Gaushala MunicipalityMadheshMahottarigaushalamun.gov.npदीपेन्द्र महतो
Loharpatti MunicipalityMadheshMahottariloharpattimun.gov.npशैलेन्द्र कुमार यादव
Ramgopalpur MunicipalityMadheshMahottariramgopalpurmun.gov.npराम दुलर साह
Manara Sishwa MunicipalityMadheshMahottarimanrashiswamun.gov.npमोहन पाण्डेय
Matihani MunicipalityMadheshMahottarimatihanimun.gov.npहरि प्रसाद मण्डल
Bhangaha MunicipalityMadheshMahottaribhagahamun.gov.npसन्जिब कुमार साह
Balawa MunicipalityMadheshMahottaribalwamun.gov.npराम विजय महतो
Aurahi MunicipalityMadheshMahottariaurahimunmahottari.gov.npप्रदीप कुमार खड्का
Jaleshwor MunicipalityMadheshMahottarijaleshwormun.gov.npसुरेश साह सोनार
Bardibas MunicipalityMadheshMahottaribardibasmun.gov.npप्रहलाद कुमार क्षेत्री
Pokhariya MunicipalityMadheshParsapokhariyamun.gov.npप्रधुम्न प्रसाद चौहान
Aamchowk Rural MunicipalityMadheshParsabahudarmaimun.gov.npसिंगासन साह तेली
Parsagadhi MunicipalityMadheshParsaparsagadhimun.gov.npगोकर्ण पाठक
Birgunj Metropolitan CityMadheshParsabirgunjmun.gov.npराजेशमान सिंह
Paroha MunicipalityMadheshRautahatparohamun.gov.npशेख वकिल
Rajpur MunicipalityMadheshRautahatrajpurmunrautahat.gov.npडा. मो. राजिक आलम
Rajdevi MunicipalityMadheshRautahatrajdevimun.gov.npभिखारी प्र. यादव
Garuda MunicipalityMadheshRautahatgarudamun.gov.npकण्थमणि प्रसाद जैशवाल
Gaur MunicipalityMadheshRautahatgaurmun.gov.npशम्भु साह
Baudhimai MunicipalityMadheshRautahatbaudhimaimun.gov.npप्रदिप यादव
Brindawan MunicipalityMadheshRautahatbrindawanmun.gov.npबिनोद प्रसाद कुर्मी
Dewahi Gonahi MunicipalityMadheshRautahatdewahigonahimun.gov.npप्रेमलाल साह कानु
Gadhimai MunicipalityMadheshRautahatgadhimaimun.gov.npश्याम प्रसाद यादव
Gujara MunicipalityMadheshRautahatgujaramun.gov.npसन्तलाल प्र. चौधरी
Katahariya MunicipalityMadheshRautahatkatahariyamun.gov.npअजय प्रकाश
Madhav Narayan MunicipalityMadheshRautahatmadhavnarayanmun.gov.npबैजनाथ प्रसाद यादव
Maulapur MunicipalityMadheshRautahatmaulapurmun.gov.npरिना कुमारी साह
Fatuwabijayapur MunicipalityMadheshRautahatphatuwabijaypurmun.gov.npगोपाल राय यादव
Ishnath MunicipalityMadheshRautahatishnathmun.gov.npकौशल्या देवी
Chandrapur MunicipalityMadheshRautahatchandrapurmun.gov.npसंजय कुमार काफ्ले
Hanumannagar MunicipalityMadheshSaptarihanumannagarkankalinimun.gov.npबिरेन्द्र माझी
Saptakoshi MunicipalityMadheshSaptarisaptakoshimun.gov.npकृष्ण प्रसाद ढकाल
Rajbiraj MunicipalityMadheshSaptarirajbirajmun.gov.npभिम राज यादव
Kanchanrup MunicipalityMadheshSaptarikanchanrupmun.gov.npललन प्रसाद गुप्ता
Dakneshwori MunicipalityMadheshSaptaridakneshworimun.gov.npराम लखन मलाह
Bodebarsaien MunicipalityMadheshSaptaribodebarsainmun.gov.npआतेश कुमार सिंह
Khadak MunicipalityMadheshSaptarikhadakmun.gov.npजय प्रकाश चौधरी थारु
Shambhunath MunicipalityMadheshSaptarishambhunathmun.gov.npजितेन्द्र प्रसाद गुप्ता कलवार
Surunga MunicipalityMadheshSaptarisurungamun.gov.npगीता चौधरी
Hariwan MunicipalityMadheshSarlahiharionmun.gov.npरमेश बुढाथोकी
Aamchowk Rural MunicipalityMadheshSarlahibarhathwamun.gov.npकल्पना कुमारी कटुवाल
Balara MunicipalityMadheshSarlahibalramun.gov.npरामा शंकर प्रसाद कुशवाहा
Godaita MunicipalityMadheshSarlahigodaitamun.gov.npदेवेन्द्र कुमार यादव
Bagmati MunicipalityMadheshSarlahibagmatimunsarlahi.gov.npभरत कुमार थापा
Kabilasi MunicipalityMadheshSarlahikawilasimun.gov.npब्रह्मदेव राय
Ishworpur MunicipalityMadheshSarlahiishworpurmun.gov.npमनोज कुमार आचार्य
Malangawa MunicipalityMadheshSarlahimalangwamun.gov.npनागेन्द्र प्रसाद यादव
Lalbandi MunicipalityMadheshSarlahilalbandimun.gov.npबासुदेव अधिकारी
Haripur MunicipalityMadheshSarlahiharipurmun.gov.npगोपाल पंजियार
Haripurwa MunicipalityMadheshSarlahiharipurwamun.gov.npबिनोद कुमार साह तेली
Kalyanpur MunicipalityMadheshSirahakalyanpurmun.gov.npराम पुकार साह तेली
Karjanha MunicipalityMadheshSirahakarjanhamun.gov.npभोला प्रसाद पोखरेल
Sukhipur MunicipalityMadheshSirahasukhipurmun.gov.npराम औतार यादव
Siraha MunicipalityMadheshSirahasirahamun.gov.npडा.नविन यादव
Golbazar MunicipalityMadheshSirahagolbazarmun.gov.npश्याम कुमार श्रेष्ठ
Mirchaiya MunicipalityMadheshSirahamirchaiyamun.gov.npश्रवन कुमार यादव
Lahan MunicipalityMadheshSirahalahanmun.gov.npमहेश प्रसाद चौधरी
Dhangadhimai MunicipalityMadheshSirahadhangadhimaimun.gov.npशिव शंकर महतो
Changunarayan MunicipalityBagmatiBhaktapurchangunarayanmun.gov.npजीवन खत्री
Bhaktapur MunicipalityBagmatiBhaktapurbhaktapurmun.gov.npसुनिल प्रजापति
Madhyapur Thimi MunicipalityBagmatiBhaktapurmadhyapurthimimun.gov.npसुरेन्द्र श्रेष्‍ठ
Suryabinayak MunicipalityBagmatiBhaktapursuryabinayakmun.gov.npबासुदेव थापा
Kalika MunicipalityBagmatiChitwankalikamunchitwan.gov.npविनोद रेग्मी
Khairahani MunicipalityBagmatiChitwankhairhanimun.gov.npशशिकुमार खनियाँ
Ratnanagar MunicipalityBagmatiChitwanratnanagarmun.gov.npप्रलाद सापकोटा
Rapti MunicipalityBagmatiChitwanraptimunchitwan.gov.npशमशेर लामा
Madi MunicipalityBagmatiChitwanmadimunchitwan.gov.npतारा कुमारी काजी महतो
Aamchowk Rural MunicipalityBagmatiChitwanbharatpurmun.gov.npरेनु दाहाल
Dhunibeshi MunicipalityBagmatiDhadingdhunibeshimun.gov.npबाल कृष्‍ण आचार्य
Nilkantha MunicipalityBagmatiDhadingneelakanthamun.gov.npभीमप्रसाद ढुंगाना
Jiri MunicipalityBagmatiDolakhahttp://jirimun.gov.np/मित्रबहादुर जिरेल
Bhimeshwor MunicipalityBagmatiDolakhahttp://bhimeshwormun.gov.np/इश्‍वर नारायण मानन्धर
Kathmandu Metropolitan CityBagmatiKathmandukathmandu.gov.npवालेन्द्र साह
Kageshwari Manohara MunicipalityBagmatiKathmandukageshworimanoharamun.gov.npउपेन्द्र कार्की
Kirtipur MunicipalityBagmatiKathmandukirtipurmun.gov.npशुभलक्ष्मी शाक्य
Gokarneshwor MunicipalityBagmatiKathmandugokarneshwormun.gov.npदिपक कुमार रिसाल
Chandragiri MunicipalityBagmatiKathmanduchandragirimun.gov.npघनश्याम गिरी
Tokha MunicipalityBagmatiKathmandutokhamun.gov.npप्रकाश अधिकारी
Tarakeshwar MunicipalityBagmatiKathmandutarakeshwormunkathmandu.gov.npकृष्णहरि महर्जन
Aamchowk Rural MunicipalityBagmatiKathmandudakshinkalimun.gov.npमोहन बस्नेत
Nagarjun MunicipalityBagmatiKathmandunagarjunmun.gov.npमोहनबहादुर बस्नेत
Budhanilkantha MunicipalityBagmatiKathmandubudhanilkanthamun.gov.npमिठाराम अधिकारी
Shankharapur MunicipalityBagmatiKathmandushankharapurmun.gov.npरमेश नापित
Mandandeupur MunicipalityBagmatiKavrepalanchowkmandandeupurmun.gov.npटोकबहादुर तामाङ
Panauti MunicipalityBagmatiKavrepalanchowkpanautimun.gov.npराम सरण भण्डारी
Panchkhal MunicipalityBagmatiKavrepalanchowkpanchkhalmun.gov.npमहेश खरेल
Namobuddha MunicipalityBagmatiKavrepalanchowknamobuddhamun.gov.npकुनसाङ लामा
Dhulikhel MunicipalityBagmatiKavrepalanchowkhttp://dhulikhelmun.gov.np/अशोककुमार ब्याञ्जु श्रेष्ठ
Banepa MunicipalityBagmatiKavrepalanchowkbanepamun.gov.npशान्ति रत्‍न शाक्य
Godawari MunicipalityBagmatiLalitpurgodawarimunlalitpur.gov.npगजेन्द्र महर्जन
Mahalaxmi MunicipalityBagmatiLalitpurmahalaxmimunlalitpur.gov.npहरिगोविन्द श्रेष्ठ
Lalitpur Metropolitan CityBagmatiLalitpurlalitpurmun.gov.npचिरीबाबु महर्जन
Aamchowk Rural MunicipalityBagmatiMakwanpurhetaudamun.gov.npमीना कुमारी लामा
Thaha MunicipalityBagmatiMakwanpurthahamun.gov.npविष्‍णुबहादुर विष्‍ट
Belkotgadhi MunicipalityBagmatiNuwakotbelkotgadhimun.gov.npजगतबहादुर गुरुङ
Bidur MunicipalityBagmatiNuwakotbidurmun.gov.npराजन श्रेष्‍ठ
Manthali MunicipalityBagmatiRamechhaphttp://manthalimun.gov.np/लव श्रेष्‍ठ
Ramechhap MunicipalityBagmatiRamechhaphttp://ramechhapmun.gov.np/लवश्री न्‍यौपाने
Kamalamai MunicipalityBagmatiSindhulikamalamaimun.gov.npउपेन्द्र पोखरेल
Dudhouli MunicipalityBagmatiSindhulihttp://dudhaulimun.gov.np/दिनेश अधिकारी
Chautara Sangachokgadhi MunicipalityBagmatiSindhupalchowkhttp://chautarasangachowkgadhimun.gov.np/कृष्ण प्रसाद सापकोटा
Barhabise MunicipalityBagmatiSindhupalchowkhttp://bahrabisemun.gov.np/Nim Funjo Sherpa
Melamchi MunicipalityBagmatiSindhupalchowkhttp://melamchimun.gov.np/आइतमान तामाङ
Jaimuni MunicipalityGandakiBaglungjaiminimun.gov.npनर बहादुर पुन
Dhorpatan MunicipalityGandakiBaglungdhorpatanmun.gov.npदेव कुमार नेपाली
Baglung MunicipalityGandakiBaglungbaglungmun.gov.npबसन्त कुमार श्रेष्ठ
Galkot MunicipalityGandakiBaglunggalkotmun.gov.npभरत शर्मा
Kawasoti MunicipalityGandakiNawalparasi (East of Bardaghat Susta)kawasotimun.gov.npविष्णु प्रसाद भुसाल
Gaidakot MunicipalityGandakiNawalparasi (East of Bardaghat Susta)gaindakotmun.gov.npमदन भक्त अधिकारी
Shuklagandaki MunicipalityGandakiTanahunhttp://shuklagandakimun.gov.np/कृष्‍ण राज पण्डित
Devachuli MunicipalityGandakiNawalparasi (East of Bardaghat Susta)devchulimun.gov.npहरि प्रसाद न्यौपाने
Galyang MunicipalityGandakiSyangjagalyangmun.gov.npगुरु प्रसाद भट्‌टराई
Madhyabindu MunicipalityGandakiNawalparasi (East of Bardaghat Susta)madhyabindumun.gov.npभिमलाल अधिकारी
Chapakot MunicipalityGandakiSyangjachapakotmun.gov.npदेव बहादुर खाँड
Putalibazar MunicipalityGandakiSyangjaputalibazarmun.gov.npतुलसी राम रेग्मी
Bhirkot MunicipalityGandakiSyangjabheerkotmun.gov.npगोविन्द कुमार कर्माचार्य
Waling MunicipalityGandakiSyangjawalingmun.gov.npकृष्ण खाँण
Pokhara Metropolitan CityGandakiKaskipokharamun.gov.npधन राज आचार्य
Beni MunicipalityGandakiMyagdibenimun.gov.npसुरज के सी
Kushma MunicipalityGandakiParbatkushmamun.gov.npराम चन्द्र जोशी
Besishahar MunicipalityGandakiLamjunghttp://besishaharmun.gov.np/गुमान सिंह अर्याल
MadhyaNepal MunicipalityGandakiLamjunghttp://madhyanepalmun.gov.np/रमेश कुमार पाण्डे
Bhanu MunicipalityGandakiTanahunhttp://bhanumun.gov.np/आनन्द राज त्रिपाठी
Bhimad MunicipalityGandakiTanahunhttp://bhimadmun.gov.np/दधि राज सुवेदी
Byas MunicipalityGandakiTanahunhttp://vyasmun.gov.np/बैकुण्ठ नाथ न्यौपाने
Gorkha MunicipalityGandakiGorkhahttp://gorkhamun.gov.np/कृष्‍ण बहादुर राना
Palungtar MunicipalityGandakiGorkhahttp://palungtarmun.gov.np/विवस चिन्तन
Besishahar MunicipalityGandakiLamjunghttp://besishaharmun.gov.np/गुमान सिंह अर्याल
MadhyaNepal MunicipalityGandakiLamjunghttp://madhyanepalmun.gov.np/रमेश कुमार पाण्डे
Ramgram MunicipalityLumbiniNawalparasi (Bardaghat Susta West)ramgrammun.gov.npधनपत यादव
Sunwal MunicipalityLumbiniNawalparasi (Bardaghat Susta West)sunwalmun.gov.npविमला अर्याल
Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan CityLumbiniDangtulsipurmun.gov.npटिकाराम खड्का
Ghorahi Sub-Metropolitan CityLumbiniDangghorahimun.gov.npनरुलाल चौधरी
Lamahi MunicipalityLumbiniDanglamahimun.gov.npजोगराज चौधरी
Nepalganj Sub-Metropolitan CityLumbiniBankenepalgunjmun.gov.npप्रशान्त विष्ट
Kohalpur MunicipalityLumbiniBankekohalpurmun.gov.npपुर्ण प्रसाद आचार्य
Gulariya MunicipalityLumbiniBardiyagulariyamun.gov.npमुक्तिनाथ यादव
Madhuwan MunicipalityLumbiniBardiyamadhuwanmun.gov.npतेज वहादुर भाट
Rajapur MunicipalityLumbiniBardiyarajapurmun.gov.npदिपेश थारु
Thakur Baba MunicipalityLumbiniBardiyathakurbabamun.gov.npतिलकराम लम्साल
Bansgadhi MunicipalityLumbiniBardiyabansgadhimun.gov.npखडक वहादुर खड्का
Barbardiya MunicipalityLumbiniBardiyabarbardiyamun.gov.npछविलाल थारु
Bardaghat MunicipalityLumbiniNawalparasi (Bardaghat Susta West)bardghatmun.gov.npशंभुलाल क्षेष्ठ
Rampur MunicipalityLumbiniPalparampurmun.gov.npरमण वहादुर थापा
Bhumikasthan MunicipalityLumbiniArghakhanchibhumikasthanmun.gov.npझविलाल थापा
Tansen MunicipalityLumbiniPalpahttp://tansenmun.gov.np/सन्तोष लाल क्षेष्ठ
Pyuthan MunicipalityLumbiniPyuthanpyuthanmun.gov.npविष्णु व.योगी
Butwal Sub-Metropolitan CityLumbiniRupandehihttp://butwalmun.gov.np/खेल राज पाण्डे
Swargadwari MunicipalityLumbiniPyuthanswargadwarimun.gov.npटेक प्रसाद भण्डारी
Siddharthanagar MunicipalityLumbiniRupandehihttp://siddharthanagarmun.gov.np/ईस्तियाक अहमद खान
Tilottama MunicipalityLumbiniRupandehihttp://tilottamamun.gov.np/रामकृष्ण खाण
Kapilvastu MunicipalityLumbiniKapilvastukapilvastumun.gov.npसुदिप पौडेल
Buddhabhumi MunicipalityLumbiniKapilvastubuddhabhumimun.gov.npकेशव कुमार श्रेष्‍ठ
Shivaraj MunicipalityLumbiniKapilvastushivrajmun.gov.npअजय थापा
Maharajganj MunicipalityLumbiniKapilvastumaharajgunjmun.gov.npअब्दुल कलाम मुसलमान
Krishnanagar MunicipalityLumbiniKapilvastukrishnanagarmun.gov.npरजत प्रताप शाह
Banaganga MunicipalityLumbiniKapilvastubangangamun.gov.npचक्रपाणी अर्याल
Sandhikharka MunicipalityLumbiniArghakhanchisandhikharkamun.gov.npकृष्ण प्र. क्षेष्ठ
Shitganga MunicipalityLumbiniArghakhanchishitagangamun.gov.npछविलाल पौडेल
Rampur MunicipalityLumbiniPalparampurmun.gov.npरमण वहादुर थापा
Bhumikasthan MunicipalityLumbiniArghakhanchibhumikasthanmun.gov.npझविलाल थापा
Tansen MunicipalityLumbiniPalpahttp://tansenmun.gov.np/सन्तोष लाल क्षेष्ठ
Pyuthan MunicipalityLumbiniPyuthanpyuthanmun.gov.npविष्णु व.योगी
Musikot MunicipalityLumbiniGulmihttp://musikotmungulmi.gov.np/जिवलाल खरेल
Resunga MunicipalityLumbiniGulmihttp://resungamun.gov.np/खिलध्वज पन्थी
Thuli Bheri MunicipalityKarnaliDolpathulibherimun.gov.npश्‍वबर्ण कुमार बुढा
Tripura Sundari MunicipalityKarnaliDolpatripurasundarimundolpa.gov.npजन चन्द्र रोकाया
Chandannath MunicipalityKarnaliJumlachandannathmun.gov.npराजु सिंह कठायत
Khandachakra MunicipalityKarnaliKalikotkhandachakramun.gov.npकमल बहादुर शाही
Birendranagar MunicipalityKarnaliSurkhethttp://birendranagarmun.gov.np/मोहन माया भण्डारी ( ढकाल)
Raskot MunicipalityKarnaliKalikotraskotmun.gov.npधर्मराज शाही
Bheriganga MunicipalityKarnaliSurkhethttp://bherigangamun.gov.np/यज्ञ प्रसाद ढकाल
Tilagufa MunicipalityKarnaliKalikottilagufamun.gov.npशंकर प्रसाद उपाध्याय
Gurbhakot MunicipalityKarnaliSurkhethttp://gurbhakotmun.gov.np/हस्त पुन
Chhayanath Rara MunicipalityKarnaliMuguchhayanathraramun.gov.npविष्णु कुमार भाम
Panchpuri MunicipalityKarnaliSurkhethttp://panchapurimun.gov.np/लाल वीर भण्डारी
Lekbeshi MunicipalityKarnaliSurkhetlekbeshimun.gov.npउमेश कुमार पौडेल
Narayan MunicipalityKarnaliDailekhnarayanmun.gov.npलोमन शर्मा
Dullu MunicipalityKarnaliDailekhdullumun.gov.npभरत प्रशाद रिजाल
Chamunda Bindrasaini MunicipalityKarnaliDailekhchamundabindrasainimun.gov.npगणेश कुमार शाही
Aathabis MunicipalityKarnaliDailekhaathabismun.gov.npतर्क बहादुर बडुवाल
Bheri MunicipalityKarnaliJajarkotbherimun.gov.npचन्द्र प्रकाश घर्ती
Chhedagad MunicipalityKarnaliJajarkotchhedagadmun.gov.npरत्‍न बहादुर खड्का
Nalgad MunicipalityKarnaliJajarkottribeninalgaadmun.gov.npडम्मर बहादुर रावत
Aathbiskot MunicipalityKarnaliRukum Paschimhttp://aathbiskotmun.gov.np/रवि केसी
Chaurjahari MunicipalityKarnaliRukum Paschimhttp://chaurjaharimun.gov.np/पुष्‍प वादी
Aathbiskot MunicipalityKarnaliRukum Paschimhttp://aathbiskotmun.gov.np/रवि केसी
Sharada MunicipalityKarnaliSalyanhttp://shaaradamun.gov.np/प्रकाश भण्डारी
Bagchaur MunicipalityKarnaliSalyanhttp://bagchaurmun.gov.np/जनकराज गौतम
Bangad kupinde MunicipalityKarnaliSalyanhttp://bangadkupindemun.gov.np/कर्णबहादुर बुढाथोकी
Triveni MunicipalitySudurpashchimBajurahttps://trivenimunbajura.gov.npकर्ण बहादुर थापा
Bedkot MunicipalitySudurpashchimKanchanpurbedkotmun.gov.npभोज राज बोहरा
Mahakali MunicipalitySudurpashchimDarchulamahakalimundarchula.gov.npनर सिं चैसिर
Shuklaphanta MunicipalitySudurpashchimKanchanpurshuklaphantamun.gov.npरण बहादुर महरा
Belauri MunicipalitySudurpashchimKanchanpurbelaurimun.gov.npकिशोर कुमार लिम्वु
Krishnapur MunicipalitySudurpashchimKanchanpurkrishnapurmun.gov.npतोय प्रसाद शर्मा
Amargadhi MunicipalitySudurpashchimDadeldhuraamargadhimun.gov.npभरत बडायर जोशी
Parasuram MunicipalitySudurpashchimDadeldhuraparshurammun.gov.npहेम राज ओझा
Dasharathchanda MunicipalitySudurpashchimBaitadidasharathchandmun.gov.npगौरी सिं रावल
Patan MunicipalitySudurpashchimBaitadipatanmun.gov.npदिपक बहादुर बम
Melauli MunicipalitySudurpashchimBaitadimelaulimun.gov.npडिल्लीराज जोशी
Purchaudi MunicipalitySudurpashchimBaitadipurchaudimun.gov.npभीम बहादुर चन्द
Shailyashikhar MunicipalitySudurpashchimDarchulashailyashikharmun.gov.npविजय सिं धामी
Budhinanda MunicipalitySudurpashchimBajurahttp://budhinandamun.gov.np/जनक कुमार बोहरा
Bhimdatta MunicipalitySudurpashchimKanchanpurbheemdattamun.gov.npपोतिलाल चौधरी
JayaPrithivi MunicipalitySudurpashchimBajhanghttp://jayaprithvimun.gov.np/चेतराज बजाल
Punarbas MunicipalitySudurpashchimKanchanpurpunarbasmun.gov.npपदम वोगटी
Bungal MunicipalitySudurpashchimBajhanghttp://bungalmun.gov.np/जय सिं धामी
Kamalbazar MunicipalitySudurpashchimAchhamhttp://kamalbazarmun.gov.np/यज्ञ प्रसाद ढकाल
Sanphebagar MunicipalitySudurpashchimAchhamhttp://sanfebagarmun.gov.np/राजेन्द्र कुँवर
Bhajani MunicipalitySudurpashchimKailalibhajanimun.gov.npकेवल चौधरी
Godawari MunicipalitySudurpashchimKailaligodawarimunkailali.gov.npविरेन्द्र भट्ट
Budhiganga Rural MunicipalitySudurpashchimBajurahttp://budhigangamunbajura.gov.np/राम बहादुर बानियाँ
Gauriganga MunicipalitySudurpashchimKailaligaurigangamun.gov.npदेवी दत्त कडेल
Budhinanda MunicipalitySudurpashchimBajurahttp://budhinandamun.gov.np/जनक कुमार बोहरा
Bhimdatta MunicipalitySudurpashchimKanchanpurbheemdattamun.gov.npपोतिलाल चौधरी
JayaPrithivi MunicipalitySudurpashchimBajhanghttp://jayaprithvimun.gov.np/चेतराज बजाल
Punarbas MunicipalitySudurpashchimKanchanpurpunarbasmun.gov.npपदम वोगटी
Bungal MunicipalitySudurpashchimBajhanghttp://bungalmun.gov.np/जय सिं धामी
Kamalbazar MunicipalitySudurpashchimAchhamhttp://kamalbazarmun.gov.np/यज्ञ प्रसाद ढकाल
Sanphebagar MunicipalitySudurpashchimAchhamhttp://sanfebagarmun.gov.np/राजेन्द्र कुँवर
Panchadewal Binayak MunicipalitySudurpashchimAchhamhttp://panchadewalbinayakmun.gov.np/अम्विका कुमारी चलाउने
Badimalika MunicipalitySudurpashchimBajurahttp://badimalikamun.gov.np/अमर बहादुर खड्का

What are the different types of municipalities in Nepal?

In Nepal, municipalities are classified into different categories based on their population and urbanization levels. The major types of municipalities include metropolitan, sub-metropolitan, and rural municipalities.

How are municipalities classified in Nepal?

The classification of municipalities in Nepal is done based on various factors such as population size, infrastructural development, economic activities, and geographical location.

What is the difference between rural and urban municipalities?

Characteristics of rural municipalities

Rural municipalities in Nepal are typically characterized by a smaller population, agricultural and farming-based economies, and limited infrastructure compared to urban municipalities.

Characteristics of urban municipalities

Urban municipalities, on the other hand, are characterized by larger populations, better infrastructure, varied economic activities, and higher levels of urbanization.

How are rural and urban municipalities managed differently?

The management of rural and urban municipalities in Nepal differs based on the specific needs and challenges faced by each type. Rural municipalities focus more on agricultural development and basic services, while urban municipalities deal with issues related to urban planning, transportation, and public services.

What is the role of municipalities in local governance?

Importance of municipalities in local decision-making

Municipalities play a vital role in local decision-making processes in Nepal. They act as platforms for citizens to participate in governance, voice their concerns, and contribute to the development of their communities.

How do municipalities contribute to local development?

Municipalities contribute to local development by formulating and implementing various development plans and programs, promoting local businesses and tourism, and ensuring the provision of basic services to the residents.

What are the challenges faced by municipalities in Nepal?

Like any other administrative units, municipalities in Nepal face certain challenges in terms of limited resources, lack of technical expertise, rapid urbanization, and the need for sustainable development amidst changing environmental and social dynamics.

How are municipalities established in Nepal?

Process and criteria for the establishment of a municipality

The establishment of a municipality in Nepal is done through the legal process outlined in the Constitution of Nepal. The criteria for establishing a municipality include factors such as population size, geographical area, economic viability, and demand for local governance.

Examples of recently established municipalities in Nepal

In recent years, several new municipalities have been established in Nepal, catering to the growing needs of urbanization and decentralization. Some examples include Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Lalitpur Metropolitan City, Pokhara Metropolitan City, and Biratnagar Metropolitan City.

What factors are considered when determining the boundaries of a municipality?

When determining the boundaries of a municipality, factors such as geographical contiguity, population distribution, administrative convenience, and regional development are taken into consideration to ensure effective governance and administration of the area.

FAQs about Municipalities in Nepal

What are the municipalities of Nepal?

The municipalities of Nepal are local government bodies that are responsible for the governance and administration of specific areas within the country.

How many municipalities are there in Nepal?

There are 293 municipalities in Nepal.

What is the meaning of municipalities in Nepali?

The term for municipalities in Nepali is ‘नगरपालिका’ (Nagarapalika).

What is the role of municipalities in the federal system of Nepal?

Municipalities play a crucial role in the federal system of Nepal as they are responsible for the delivery of various public services and the overall development of their respective areas.

How are municipalities defined in Nepal?

Municipalities in Nepal are defined as local government bodies that have their own elected representatives and are responsible for the governance and administration of their respective areas.

What is a municipal ward?

A municipal ward is a subdivision of a municipality that is represented by a locally elected representative known as a ward member.

How many metropolitan municipalities are there in Nepal?

There are 6 metropolitan municipalities in Nepal.

How many sub-metropolitan municipalities are there in Nepal?

There are 11 sub-metropolitan municipalities in Nepal.

How many total municipalities does Nepal have?

Nepal has a total of 293 municipalities.