Bhalam
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Bhalam
भलाम | |
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Subdivision of Nepal Time ) |
Bhalam was a
Population
At the 2011 Nepal census, Bhalam had a population of 4,022.[2]
Literacy & Education
In 2001, 2300 people were literate, 1024 of them were male and 1276 were female.[2] However, a total of 402 inhabitants could not read or write, including 39 males and 363 females.[2]
There were 721 people in the Valam region eligible for attending school, but only 434 were actually enrolled in schools (291 males and 143 females).[2]
Shree Mahendra Secondary School is only one Secondary Level School in the village. Here currently in 2023, about 350 students attend. It facilitates Technical Steam or
Marital status
According to the 1991 census, 2118 people were identified as having a marital status.;[2] 15 of these were identified as being married with more than one spouse (polygamy).[2]
Structure
Like in many other villages of Nepal, the
The village now have some number of facilities. There have been Paved roads builds that give some relaxation during the monsoon season. Now during the monsoon now there is access to the market to sell goods, and income can be generated from both during the monsoon from agriculture and selling goods. As a consequence, having improved facilities large-scale migration to neighbouring cities has taken place and even emigration to foreign countries, leaving the village almost empty. Day by day many youths are leaving the village for good opportunity and employment.
Culture
Although not generally known for its rich traditions, Bhalam has become known because of its HariHar Cave (Gupha), being a religious site for Hindu. Every year a fair (
Local Life
People are engaged in agriculture, government and private jobs for their livelihood. Most local people are Hindus, Buddhists and Christians living in the village. Gurung, Sharki, Damai, Kaami, Newar, Brahaman, and Chhetri ethnicities exist in and around Bhalam contributing to a mixture of people and traditions. Festivals celebrated in Bhalam include Dashain, Tihar, Teej, Lhosar, and Janai Purnima etc. Every year a fair is held during different occasions such as Holi, which is an exciting festival of colors.[4]
Major attractions
Major attractions of this place are impressive caves in the area, including the Harihar Cave and Birendra Cave which attracts many tourists. Located north of the Khola River is the Hari Har Ghupa, a religious site for Hindu people. The site is located along the Bhalam Dandagaun Road. Bhalam offers visitors an opportunity to experience genuine rural Nepal life while keeping the conveniences of Pokhara reasonably accessible. The contrast between city and country is no more obvious than when travelers take the option to walk from the busy, noisy streets of Pokhara, dodging motorbikes and crowds to find themselves on peaceful, ambling paths among traditional buildings of Bhalam.[5]
References
- ^ AM. "Bhalam, Nepal - Facts and information on Bhalam - Nepal.Places-in-the-world.com". nepal.places-in-the-world.com. Retrieved 2016-08-30.
- ^ a b c d e f "Nepal Census 2001". Nepal's Village Development Committees. Digital Himalaya. Archived from the original on 12 October 2008. Retrieved 30 September 2008.
- ^ "Mahendra Secondary School | Bhalam, Pokhara-20, Kaski, Nepal | Best school in Pokhara, Nepal". mahendramavi.edu.np. Retrieved 2023-06-30.
- ^ by (2023-01-24). "Bhalam village in Pokhara travel information". Retrieved 2023-06-23.
- ^ by (2023-01-24). "Bhalam village in Pokhara travel information". Retrieved 2023-06-23.
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