Best Schools in Kalikot

Kalikot district is part of Karnali Province in the mid-western hills of Nepal. Its administrative headquarter is in Manma, within Khandachakra Municipality. According to local legend, the name "Kalikot" is derived from the Kalika Devi Temple, located in Kalika village of the former Mugraha VDC, a site of religious and cultural importance.

Geographical Boundaries

Geographically, the district is bordered by Jumla to the east, Achham to the west, Bajura and Mugu to the north, and Dailekh and Jajarkot to the south. Kalikot lies approximately 708 kilometers by road from Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu.

Physical Geography:

Kalikot spans an area of 1,714 square kilometers, making up about 1.18% of Nepal’s total area. The district is part of the mid-hill region and is characterized by rugged hills, narrow river valleys, and forested ridges. These geographical features support subsistence agriculture and small-scale animal husbandry, the primary livelihoods of the local population.

Administrative Structure:

The district is divided into nine local levels:

• 3 municipalities: Raskot Municipality, Khandachakra Municipality, and Tilagufa Municipality; and
• 6 rural municipalities: Sanni Triveni, Shubha Kalika, Pachaljharana, Mahawai, Palata, and Naraharinath.

Top Schools in Kalikot:

Kalikot is home to several schools that are essential in advancing local education. Notable among them are Shree Badi Malika Secondary School, Shree Jana Jagriti Secondary School in Phukot, Shree Kalasilla Secondary School, Danphe Secondary School, Shree Mahadev Secondary School, and Shree Motiram Secondary School. These institutions serve as key educational centers in the district, catering to students from various rural communities and contributing significantly to literacy and youth development.

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