Jhaukhel

Jhaukhel (Nepali: झौखेल) is a town and former village development committee that is now part of Changunarayan Municipality in Province No. 3 of central Nepal. This is one of the oldest places in Bhaktapur. As of 2012, the population was 16,918. Most people in this area are engaged in agriculture. About 80% of the inhabitants are Newar people. The remaining 20% includes the population of Chettri, Brahmin, Magar, Tamang, and many more.

Jhaukhel
झौखेल
Nickname(s): 
Sunderthali, Hanumantar
Jhaukhel
Location in Nepal
Coordinates: 27.69°N 85.43°E / 27.69; 85.43
Country   Nepal
ProvinceProvince No. 3
DistrictBhaktapur
Population
 (1991)
  Total5,213
  Religions
Hindu
Time zoneUTC+5:45 (Nepal Time)
Area code01
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