Phalewas Municipality

Phalewas is a municipality located in Parbat District of Gandaki Province of Nepal. The municipality was established on 10 March 2017 merging the former Village [development committee (Nepal)|VDCs]: Karkineta, Thapathana, Shankar Pokhari, Mudikuwa, Phalebas Khanigaun, Devisthan, Limithana, Thana Maulo, Bhangara, Kurgha and Pangrang The municipality is divided into 11 wards and the headquarter of the municipality declared at Phalebas Khanigaun. The municipality spans of area, with a total population of 24,688 individuals according to a 2011 [Nepal census].

Demographics

At the time of the 2011 Nepal census, Phalewas Municipality had a population of 24,729. Of these, 96.0% spoke Nepali, 1.3% Newar, 1.2% Gurung, 1.2% Magar, 0.1% Urdu and 0.2% other languages as their first language.
In terms of ethnicity/caste, 42.7% were Hill Brahmin, 26.8% Chhetri, 8.8% Kami, 7.1% Sarki, 5.0% Damai/Dholi, 4.1% Newar, 1.9% Magar, 1.4% Gurung, 0.5% Gharti/Bhujel and 1.7% others.
In terms of religion, 96.8% were Hindu, 2.6% Buddhist, 0.3% Muslim, 0.1% Christian and 0.2% others.