Hemaja
| Hemja हेम्जा | |
|---|---|
| subdivision of Pokhara | |
  Hemja Location in Nepal | |
| Coordinates: 28°17′N 83°55′E / 28.28°N 83.92°ECoordinates: 28°17′N 83°55′E / 28.28°N 83.92°E | |
| Country |
 Nepal |
| Zone | Gandaki Zone |
| District | Kaski District |
| Population (1991) | |
| • Total | 6,409 |
| Time zone | Nepal Time (UTC+5:45) |
Hemja is a former Village Development Committee north of Pokhara in Kaski District in the Gandaki Zone of northern-central Nepal. In 2014, Hemja was annexed to Pokhara City as ward number 27. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of 6,409.
Education
There are several governmental and private institutions in Hemja, which also has a higher level campus. Schools in Hemja include:
- Ambika Secondary School
- Dhaulagiri Boarding School
- Hemja Boarding School
- Gauri Shankar Higher Secondary School
- Gauri Shankar Multiple Campus
- Snow View English Boarding School
Communication
Radio Hemja 88.5MHZ is a community radio. Hemja has also linkes with telephone, TV Channels and WiFi Hotspots.
Transportation
Linked with Pokhara-Baglung highway, Hemja offers a regular micro bus service from Ghattekhola to Harichowk. It has also Deluxe bus access to Kathmandu every day. Local taxies are available regularly.
Tourism
Being a beautiful town it is also attracts tourists, especially to the monasteries. Other tourist attractions include bungee jumping, jeep flyer and rafting. There is also the Potato Festival.[1]
References
- ↑ "Nepal Census 2001". Nepal's Village Development Committees. Digital Himalaya. Retrieved 30 September 2008.
