Machhendandi
| Machhedandi मच्छेडाडीँ | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Machhedandi Location in Nepal | |
| Coordinates: 27°13′N 86°02′E / 27.22°N 86.04°ECoordinates: 27°13′N 86°02′E / 27.22°N 86.04°E | |
| Country |
 Nepal |
| Zone | Janakpur Zone |
| District | Ramechhap District |
| Municipality | Manthali |
| Time zone | Nepal Time (UTC+5:45) |
Machhedandi is a small village in Manthali municipality. It has the population of about 500 people. Most of the habitant of this place belong to the family group Subedi. Only 3/4 houses belong to other castes like Ghimire, K.C or Budhathoki. It has a moderate climate and is suitable to live. Most of the inhabitants are migrated form Mahadevsthan VDC of the same district. It was regarded as besi(a place for living in the winter or for farming or as a temporary residence) and Mahadevsthan as gaun (permanent residence). Most of the people here are now permanently settled. It is one of the most populated villages of the district. [1]
Etymology
The word "Machhedandi" is a combination of two words "Machha" and "Dando" in which the former means fish and the later means a place at a higher altitude than the surrounding places. The word Machhedandi means a place higher than the surrounding in the shape of fish.
References
- ↑ "Nepal Census 2001", Nepal's Village Development Committees (Digital Himalaya), retrieved 15 November 2009.
