Kamalamai

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Field	Value
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native_name	कमलामाई नगरपालिका
settlement_type	Municipality
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subdivision_name	Nepal
subdivision_type1	Province
subdivision_name1	Bagmati
subdivision_type2	District
subdivision_name2	Sindhuli
subdivision_type3	No. of Wards
subdivision_name3	14
seat_type	Admin H.Q.
seat	Sindhulimadhi
leader_title	Mayor
leader_name	Upendra Kumar Pokharel (NC)
leader_title1	Deputy Mayor
leader_name1	Manju Devkota (CPN UML)
established_title	Established
established_date	27 March 1997
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population_as_of	2021
population_total	71,016
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area_rank	1st in Bagmati Province
6th in Nepal
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postal_code_type	Postal code
postal_code	45900
area_code	047
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| name = Kamalamai | other_name = | native_name = कमलामाई नगरपालिका | nickname = | settlement_type = Municipality | motto = | image_skyline = {{Photomontage | imagesize =

Kamalamai () is a municipality in Sindhuli District of Bagmati Province in Nepal. It has a total area of 482.57 km2. In terms of area, it is the largest municipality of Bagmati Province and 6th largest municipality of Nepal. At the time of the 2021 Nepal census, it had a population of 71,016 people in 18,135 households. Sindhulimadhi, commonly referred to simply as Sindhuli, serves as both the administrative center of the municipality and the headquarter of Sindhuli District.

The municipality was established on 27 March 1997 (14 Chaitra 2053 B.S) and further expanded on 10 March 2017 (27 Falgun 2073 B.S).

The historic Sindhuli Gadhi fort lies within the municipality on the Mahabharat Hills north of Sindhulimadhi. The iconic BP Highway passes through the municipality.

Etymology

The municipality is named after the Kamalamai Temple, a historic Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Kamalamai. The temple is located near the confluence of the Kamala and Gwang (Gaumati) rivers, south of Sindhulimadhi.

Background

Kamalamai Municipality was established on 27 March 1997 (14 Chaitra 2053 B.S) by merger of existing Siddheshwar VDC, which contained district headquarter, Sindhulimadhi, and Bhiman VDC. It had a total area of 208.09 km2.

As part of Nepal’s restructuring of local governments, the municipality was expanded on 10 March 2017 (27 Falgun 2073 B.S) to include Dandiguranse, Bhadrakali, Jalkanya, Ranichuri and Ranibas VDCs. The total area increased to 482.57 km2.

Geography

Topography

The municipality’s topography ranges from lower elevation flatlands to rugged hills. It encompasses the areas of Inner Terai, Chure (Sivalik Hills) and some parts of the Mahabharat Hills (Lower Himalayan Range). It includes Sindhuli Valley along with a part of Kamala River Plain, a small part of Marin River Plain and other smaller river plains. Large areas of the municipality are covered with forest.

Major rivers flowing through this municipality include Kamala, Gwang (Gaumati), Gadauli and Marin.

Areas

Kamalamai consists of various areas and places.

Sindhulimadhi, located in Sindhuli Valley is the center of the municipality. It contains neighbourhoods like Madhi Bazar, Dhura Bazar, Dhungrebas, Ratmata, Madhutar, Majhitar, Panityanki, Laxman Chowk, Rammadi, Milan Chowk, Dhakal Gaun and Gayatar.

Karkare, Bhiman and Ranibas are located on Kamala Plain southeast of Sindhulimadhi. Places like Pipal Bhanjyang, Selfie Danda, Sindhuli Gadhi and Chapauli lie on Mahabharat Hills to the north. The area of Ranichuri containing places like Jarayotar and Tintale lies to the east. Dandiguranse lies on Marin Plain to the west.

Ward division

During the time of incorporation in 1997, Kamalamai Municipality was divided into 18 wards. After the incorporation of 5 more VDCs in 2017, the municipality was reorganized into 14 wards. ::data[format=table]

Current Ward	Previous Municipality / VDC Wards	Area (km2)	Population (2021)	Admin. Centre
1	Dandigunrase (1-9)	82.66	4,565	Majhini Damar
2	Bhadrakali (1-9)	50.48	3,790	Nibuwatar
3	Jalkanya (1-9)	9.05	1,359	Chapauli
4	Kamalamai (1,2,5,9)	27.12	8,818	Dhungrebas
5	Kamalamai (4)	26.84	8,292	Madhutar
6	Kamalamai (6)	5.93	12,498	Madhi Bazar
7	Kamalamai (7,8)	28.79	6,828	Majhitar
8	Kamalamai (3,10)	57.84	3,672	Karkare
9	Kamalamai (11,12,14)	24.22	4,728	Bhiman
10	Kamalamai (13,15-18)	37.35	3,397	Dandatol
11	Ranichuri (1-3,5)	38.13	3,800	Jarayotar
12	Ranichuri (4,6-9)	43.34	3,822	Sundanda
13	Ranibas (1-3,8,9)	24.38	2,258	Mathillo Ranibas
14	Ranibas (4-7)	26.44	3,211	Tallo Ranibas
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The previous 18 wards and their constituent VDC wards are as follows: ::data[format=table title=""] | Previous | Previous VDC Wards | title=NATIONAL POPULATION CENSUS 2011, HOUSEHOLD AND POPULATION BY SEX, WARD LEVEL, SINDHULI |url=https://docs.censusnepal.cbs.gov.np/Documents/ac5990be-4bff-43d4-8f1e-788989f20c0c__20Sindhuli_WardLevel.pdf |website=Central Bureau of Statistics, Nepal}} | |---|---|---| | 1 | Siddheshwar 1 | 611 | | 2 | Siddheshwar 2 | 1,027 | | 3 | Siddheshwar 3 | 1,706 | | 4 | Siddheshwar 4 | 6,045 | | 5 | Siddheshwar 5 | 2,289 | | 6 | Siddheshwar 6 | 9,783 | | 7 | Siddheshwar 7 | 5,255 | | 8 | Siddheshwar 8 | 750 | | 9 | Siddheshwar 9 | 2,243 | | 10 | Bhiman 1 | 1,909 | | 11 | Bhiman 2 | 1,818 | | 12 | Bhiman 3 | 1,714 | | 13 | Bhiman 4 | 688 | | 14 | Bhiman 5 | 714 | | 15 | Bhiman 6 | 720 | | 16 | Bhiman 7 | 733 | | 17 | Bhiman 8 | 595 | | 18 | Bhiman 9 | 813 | ::

Electoral history

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Election	Mayor	Deputy Mayor
1997	Basudev Shrestha	Ras Bahadur Karki
2017	Khagda Bahadur Khatri	Manju Devkota
2022	Upendra Kumar Pokharel
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Demographics

At the time of the 2021 Nepal census, Kamalamai Municipality had a population of 71,016 in 18,135 households. The population was composed of 34,316 males and 36,700 females. {{Pie chart | thumb = right | autoscale = true | caption = Languages in Kamalamai (2021) | value1 = 65.13 | label1 = Nepali | color1 = orange | value2 = 20.23 | label2 = Tamang | color2 = #A285D1 | value3 = 4.59 | label3 = Magar Dhut | color3 = #801650 | value4 = 2.94 | label4 = Newar | color4 = darkturquoise | value5 = 2.23 | label5 = Danuwar | color5 = #97b825 | value6 = 1.95 | label6 = Maithili | color6 = red | value7 = 2.93 | label7 = Others | color7 = grey In terms of language, 65.13% spoke Nepali, 20.23% Tamang, 4.59% Magar Dhut, 2.94% Newar, 2.23% Danwar, 1.95% Maithili, 0.76% Vayu (Hayu), 0.56% Sunwar, 0.52% Majhi, 0.31% Bhojpuri, 0.16% Bhujel, 0.13% Rai and 0.49% other languages.{{Pie chart | thumb = left | caption = Broad ethnic groups in Kamalamai (2021) | value1 = 52.78 | label1 = Hill Janajati | color1 = #A285D1 | value2 = 42.14 | label2 = Khas | color2 = orange | value3 = 2.54 | label3 = Terai Adivasi | color3 = #97b825 | value4 = 2.08 | label4 = Madheshi | color4 = red | value5 = 0.46 | label5 = Others | color5 = grey | title = Religion in Kamalamai (2021) | titlebar = #Fcd116 | left1 = Religion | right1 = Percent | float = right | bars =

In terms of literacy, 77.83% were literate with male literacy at 85.20% and female at 71.03%.

The historical population of the municipality is given in the following table: ::data[format=table]

Year	Population	Annual Growth Rate	Density (people per km2)
24,368	—	117	Population of VDCs later incorporated into Kamalamai Municipality in 1997
32,838	3.03%	158	Population within pre-2017 municipal boundaries
39,413	1.84%	189
64,386	—	133	Population within post-2017 municipal boundaries, including VDCs incorporated in 2017
71,016	0.98%	147	—
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Economy

The economy of Kamalamai Municipality is predominantly agrarian, with agriculture and livestock rearing constituting the primary sources of livelihood for the majority of its population. A significant proportion of residents are engaged in subsistence and commercial farming, producing staples such as rice (paddy), maize, wheat, potatoes and millet along with seasonal fruits and vegetables.

Livestock farming, including dairy production, plays an increasingly important role in household economies. Initiatives to modernise dairy farming—supported through collaborations such as the establishment of the “Korea-Nepal Model Dairy Village” in Kamalamai—have aimed to enhance milk production and provide new opportunities, especially for women farmers.

Sindhulimadhi, the administrative centre and commercial hub of the municipality, plays a key role in local trade and commerce. As both the district headquarters and principal market town, Sindhulimadhi serves as a focal point for business activities and services within the region. Weekly markets (locally known as Haat) are held at Sindhulimadhi on Wednesdays and Saturdays, attracting vendors and buyers from surrounding rural areas. Bhiman is another market town of the municipality where weekly market (Haat) is held on Fridays. These markets are important venues for the exchange of agricultural produce, livestock, household goods and other commodities.

The service sector—encompassing education, finance, health, and public administration—provides additional employment. Remittances from migrant workers supplement local incomes and are an important economic factor across the municipality, reflecting broader national trends.

Tourism is a developing sector in Kamalamai. Natural, cultural and historical attractions including Kamalamai Temple and Sindhuli Gadhi Fort draw visitors to the muncipality. In support of tourism, a range of hotels and resorts operate in and around the municipality, offering lodging and services to visitors.

Public services

Health Services: The municipality is served by Sindhuli Hospital, a 100 bed provincial level hospital. Located in Sindhulimadhi, it is the principal public health facility in the area, offering both inpatient and outpatient care and acting as a referral centre for surrounding communities.

Drinking Water: Drinking water supply in parts of the municipality, particularly in Sindhulimadhi and surrounding areas, is managed by the Siddheshwar Drinking Water and Sanitation Consumers Committee, a community-based organisation that operates a piped water system sourcing from local springs and reservoirs. This system supplies piped water to several thousand households, with infrastructure including treatment and storage facilities to meet local demand.

Sanitation and Waste Management: Municipal waste management is overseen by Kamalamai’s Public Health and Environment section, which coordinates solid waste collection, street cleaning and environmental sanitation across wards.

Transportation

Regional

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7b/BP_Road_in_Sindhuli.jpeg" caption="Madan Bhandari (Inner Terai) Highway]] run through Kamalamai Municipality."] ::

BP Highway connects the municipality to Kathmandu via Dhulikhel and to Terai via Bardibas. It passes through places like Bhiman, Sindhulimadhi and Sindhuli Gadhi. The Sindhulimadhi-Khurkot section of this highway, part of which lies within the municipality, is famous for its scenic route around the Mahabharat Hills, characterized by numerous hairpin turns.

Dharan-Hetauda section of Madan Bhandari (Inner Terai) Highway connects the municipality to Katari, Udayapur to the east and to Hetauda to the west. It passes through Ranibas and merges with BP Highway at Bhiman. The highway resumes at Sindhulimadhi and runs westwards towards Hetauda.

Long-route vehicles run from Sindhulimadhi to cities like Kathmandu, Janakpur, Biratnagar, Birgunj, Hetauda and Pokhara. Janakpur Airport is the closest major airport to the municipality located about 70 kilometers away from Sindhulimadhi.

Local

Most of the parts of Kamalamai are accessible by road. Nowadays, auto rickshaws have common mode of transport within municipality.

Education

Primary and secondary education

Kamalamai municipality has a good facility of education up to SEE levels. Janata ,Suryodaya, Bhagwati, Siddhasthali, Swiss are some of the best private schools in Sindhuli district . The quality of +2 levels too is fine here. Many private colleges run +2 commerce affiliated to HSEB. However, the number of +2 science colleges are very few. Science college like Kamala Higher Secondary School is providing good practical based education to students of Sindhuli. This college has been serving as the central of excellence for all science students throughout Sindhuli valley.

Schools

Scholars' Academy Boarding School, Bhiman
Janata Secondary English Boarding School, Ratmata
Kamala Academic Boarding School, Bhiman
Shree Janajagriti Mavi Bidyalaya, Bhiman
Bhagawati English Secondary School, 2 no. Bazaar
Shining Moon Academy, Madhutar
Sindhuli Vidhyashram English Boarding School, Dovantaar
Sindhuli Pathshalaa, Dhungrebas
Kamala Higher Secondary School, Dhungrebas
Gaumati Model Secondary School, Majhitaar
Shree Jana Jyoti Secondary School
Barun Devi Secondary School
Daurali Nimna Secondary School
Shree Siddhabba Secondary School, Panityanki
New English Secondary Boarding School, Milan Chowk
Kalimati Nimna Secondary School
Suryodaya English Secondary School, Ratmata
Siddhababa English Boarding High School
New Siddhasthali English Boarding School
Swiss Sindhuli Secondary English Medium School
Shree Navajyoti Deaf Lower Secondary School
Shree Gyan Jyoti Aadarbhut Bidyalaya, Kauchhe
Aadhunik English Boarding School, Panityanki

Higher education

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/54/Sindhuli_Community_Technical_Institute.jpg" caption="Sindhuli Community Technical Institute]]There are many colleges which facilitate higher education. There are a large number of colleges running courses with affiliation to universities of Nepal. Colleges like Sindhuli Multiple Campus fall under this category. Kamala Science Campus enables students to acquire Bachelor of Science courses (BSc.). There are also colleges for technical education were subjects affiliated with CTEVT are taught."] ::

Colleges

Shree Janajagriti Ma Vi Bidyalaya, Bhiman
Gaumati Model Secondary School
Kamala Science Campus
Siddha Jyoti Shiksha Campus
Sindhuli Multiple College
Sindhuli Community Technical Institute, Sindhuli
Shree Prabhat Ma Vi, Ranibas

Communication and Media

Kamalamai Municipality has good mobile network coverage with 4G service, mainly provided by Nepal Telecom (NTC) and Ncell. High-speed optical fiber internet is also available, offered by various internet service providers.

To promote local culture, Kamalamai Municipality has three FM radio stations: Sindhuligadhi FM - 92 MHz, Radio Siddhababa - 98.4 MHz and Radio Sahara - 104.2 MHz.

The KM Club holds various events in colleges of Sindhuli.

Places of attraction

Historical sites

Sindhuli Gadhi Fort
Ranichuri Durbar

Temples

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3f/Kamalamai_temple.jpg" caption="Kalimai Temple"] ::

Kamalamai (कमलामाई)
Siddhababa (सिद्धबाबा)
Rameshwar Dham (रामेश्वर धाम)
Ganesh Than (गणेश थान)
Maisthaan
Kalimaithaan
Rakta Mala
Sibalaya
Gayadevi
Krishna Mandir
Bakeshwor Mahadev
Bhimsen Mandir
Ganesh Mandir
Bhadrakaali Mandir

References

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