Aarughat Rural Municipality,

Gorkha, Gandaki Province, Nepal

Administrative and Geographical Overview

Arughat Rural Municipality, one of the 11 local units in Gorkha District, was established by merging five former Village Development Committees (VDCs): Aruchanaute, Arupokhari, Aruarbang, Manbu, and Thumi.

Geographical Location & Climate

• Coordinates:
• Longitude: 84°44’31.96” E to 84°58’20.09” E
• Latitude: 28°02’21.55” N to 28°11’56.12” N
• Elevation: Ranges from 479 meters to 3,735 meters above sea level.
• Climate Zones:
• Tropical
• Subtropical
• Temperate
• Subalpine
• Alpine
• Total Area: 154.56 sq. km (as per the 2078 survey).

Borders:

• East: Dhading District
• West: Barpak Sulikot Rural Municipality
• North: Dharche Rural Municipality
• South: Bhimsen Thapa Rural Municipality

Administrative & Political Division

• Divided into 10 wards.
• Falls under Gorkha District’s Constituency No. 1 and Province Assembly Constituency 1(B) of Gandaki Province.

Demographics (Census 2078 Preliminary Data)

• Total Population: 21,876
• Male: 10,409
• Female: 11,467
• Households: 6,220
• Houses: 5,950

Natural Resources & Landscape

• Dominated by forests, hills, fertile farmland, rivers, and streams.
• Rich in medicinal herbs and wildlife.
• Located in the mid-hilly Mahabharat Range.
• Features the deep Aarughat Gorge carved by the Budhi Gandaki River.
• Extends up to Satidanda and higher mountain ridges, occasionally receiving snowfall.
• A touristically significant area with natural diversity.

Aarughat Rural Municipality is a geographically diverse region with varied climates, rich biodiversity, and cultural significance,

making it an important part of Gorkha District and Gandaki Province.

Notice No.: 22/2081/82
Published Date: 2082/02/07

Subject: Recruitment for Service Contract Positions

In accordance with the decision of Arughat Rural Municipality dated 2082/02/06, applications are invited from eligible candidates for the following

positions on a service contract basis for the operation of health institutions.

Vacancy Details:

Post	No. of Positions	Qualification	Application Fee
Dental Hygienist (Fourth)	1	Certificate in Dental Hygienist Course from a recognized institution & registered with the relevant council.	NPR 700
Office Asst	1	Simple Reading/Writing	NPR 500

Required Documents:

• Personal details of the candidate
• Certified copies of educational qualifications
• Certified copy of Nepali citizenship
• Certified copy of work experience (if applicable)
• Certified copy of registration with the relevant professional council

Application Process:

• Application Submission Location: Arughat Rural Municipality Office, Arughat, Gorkha
• Deadline: 2082/02/21 (within office hours)
• Selection Process: Written Test & Interview

Service Benefits:

As per the decision of Aarughat Rural Municipality.

Contact Information:

• Phone: 064-410044
• Email: marughat@gmail.com, info@aarughatmun.gov.np
• Website: www.aarughatmun.gov.np

Bhimsen Shrestha
Chief Administrative Officer
Arughat Rural Municipality

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