Chungmang

Chungmang is Ward No. 10 of Pakhribas Municipality, in Dhankuta District of Koshi Province, Nepal. Formerly the Chungmang Village Development Committee (VDC), the area was merged into Pakhribas Municipality during Nepal's federal restructuring pursuant to the 2015 Constitution.

Chungmang covers an area of 26.4 km² (10.2 sq mi) and borders Pakhribas Municipality Ward No. 9 to the east, Ward No. 8 to the west and north, and Sahidbhumi Rural Municipality to the south. The ward includes settlements such as Besigaun, Gambhire, Hatuwali Tole, Lisimbu, Dansingh and Parajuli, among others.

Historically, Chungmang lay on a salt trade route (Dhankuta adalat jada hidera jane bato) that connected local markets to the regional court (Kshetriya Adalat), which drew litigants and traders from as far as Ramechhap and Okhaldhunga.

According to the National Census 2078 (2021 CE), the ward had a population of 2,210, comprising 1,100 males and 1,210 females. The major communities include Rai, Chhetri, Brahmin, Magar, Dalit and others, noted for long-standing social harmony and coexistence.

About 500 students attend three community schools operating within the ward. As elsewhere in Dhankuta, student numbers have declined over the past decade despite improvements in infrastructure and vocational education.

Saraswati Adharbhut Bidhyalaya, Darme Danda — established in 2035 BS; provides classes up to Grade 5; serves students from Gambhire, Kartike, Belare, Dahal and Khatri Tole.

Janata Adharbhut Bidhyalaya, Dansingh — established in 2026 BS; provides classes up to Grade 5.

Shree Bharati Secondary School (SBSS) — community leaders including Nar Bahadur Kuthumi, Chhatra Bahadur Kuthumi, Krishna Prasad Timsina and Hari Prasad Pokhrel founded the school in 2008 BS; lower secondary permission was granted in 2032 BS. SBSS offers nursery through Grade 12, with a library, science lab, and safe drinking water system (implemented with NPR 1 million support initiated by Federal MP and former Minister for Drinking Water Rajendra Kumar Rai). Students come from Besigaun, Gambhire, Hatuwali Tole, Lisimbu, Dansingh and Parajuli. The school management committee has had 18 chairs to date, beginning with the late Nar Bahadur Kuthumi and presently chaired by Dadhiram Timsina.

Notable local sites related to public life include Rimal Chautaro and Bel Bisaune (Raighat)—a traditional rest site associated with funeral processions (Bel ko rukh ma rakhne malami hinda).

A basic health centre established in fiscal year 2081/82 BS provides free general services to residents. The centre lacks a laboratory and birthing services, creating access challenges.

Chungmang's economy is primarily based on subsistence agriculture, producing paddy, potatoes, millet, mustard and other cash crops. Several agriculture and animal husbandry firms are registered and operating locally, though commercialisation remains limited. The area has potential for milk, mango, orange, banana, litchi, avocado and coffee production.

Pakhribas Agricultural Research Centre (PARC), Chungmang Farm — established with local initiative led by Nar Bahadur Kuthumi and inaugurated by then Agriculture Minister Nagendra Prasad Rijal; the farm cultivates fruits, grains, pulses and vegetables such as maize and radish, and supports farmers with seeds and technical assistance.

Paruhang Krishi Company Pvt. Ltd. — works on avocados, beekeeping and pig farming and provides technical assistance to farmers.

Santosh Krishi Farm / Homestay — promotes and commercialises local food and culture.

Bhulke — a small pond beside the Muga River. Local belief holds that fish once emerged from this spot with a large watercourse. Recent works by the Koshi Provincial Government added a road, water taps, rest stops, washrooms and a temple. Irrigation from the site serves Jhyamte Bar, Chuhade, Pangre, Doban, Khaya Bagar, Sathumure, Belbote and Dumje.

Saseshwar Temple, Shivalaya — established in 2018 BS by Agnidhar and Pushpalal Ghimire in memory of their father, Sashidhar Ghimire; daily worship and special ceremonies are held.

Chuche Singhadevi Sthan (Hatuwali Tole) — owned by the Chungmang Farm of PARC; devotees believe worship brings prosperity. Traditions include goat and pigeon offerings; special puja take place on the full moon days of Baisakh and Mangshir.

Kuthumi Subba Than — a shrine associated with local Subba lineage (details to be added).

Paruhang–Sumnima Park — a cultural site important for the Rai community's Udhauli and Ubhauli festivals.

Pashupati Panchayan Temple — located in Timsina Tole; built in 2078 BS at the initiative of social workers Dadhiram Timsina, Ganesh Prasad Timsina and Ramadevi Poudel; daily worship, bhajan and kirtan are held, with a special programme during Maha Shivaratri.

Bhut Daha — a pool along the Nakuwa Khola in Parajuli Tole with tourism potential.

Other shrines and sites include Chaurasi Devi (Ghyampe Gaun), Thaani Sthan (site of clan worship during Udhauli, Ubhauli and Dashain), and Alegaun Subbathan (worship on Dashain and the full moons of Mangshir and Baisakh).

Local organisations include the Nar Smriti Pratisthan commemorating social leader Nar Bahadur Kuthumi, and various community groups; a local Red Cross sub-branch and model farmers' groups are reported but require confirmation.

Cultural heritage includes folk songs such as Ganesh Ijam Khoku Chintang Song and Khoku Chintang Dukhyo Ki Arun Susauda, the latter commemorating 24 martyrs who died resisting the Panchayat regime in 2036 BS.Khoku Chintang Dukhyo Ki Arun Susauda (YouTube).

All wards and municipal centres are connected by rural road networks. Major local roads include the Dharmashala–Mansi Chautara–Raighat–Bhojpur Road and access to Gambhire Dovan. Additional feeder roads serve settlements across the ward.

As of the most recent local data, Hari Bahadur Khatri serves as Ward Chairperson. Ward members include Charan Kuthumi, Gita Pariyar (Dalit, women member), Ramesh Rai and Ganga Rana; the ward secretary is Dinesh Chan Timsina. A total of 230 residents are covered by state social security schemes.

Uttarpani Prabidhik Sikshyalaya (technical training institute).

Chapleti Danda area schools, including Tribhuwan Adharbhut and Jana Kalyan MaVi (confirmation pending).

Pakhribas

Dhankuta District

Koshi Province

Pakhribas Agricultural Centre

Dates given in Bikram Samvat (BS) are retained as provided; Gregorian equivalents may be added with reliable sources.