फाल्गुण ०२ २०८१, शुक्रबार
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Phakphokthum Rural Municipality
Aamchowk -03 , Ilam

Phakphokthum Rural Municipality

Introduction

In 2016 (B.S. 2073), based on the recommendations of the Local Level Determination and Recommendation Commission, the Government of Nepal announced the formation of the Fakfokthum Rural Municipality on February 27, 2017, as published in the Nepal Gazette. This municipality was formed by merging the previous five village development committees (VDCs) of Fakfok, Amchok, Phuyetappa, Lumde, Ekattappa, and Chamaita, specifically combining Ward No. 9 of these VDCs. Fakfokthum Rural Municipality is divided into seven wards in terms of political and administrative structure. The administrative service center of this municipality is located in Amchok, Ward No. 3. All ward offices are situated in accessible locations. In terms of area, Ward No. 1 is the largest, while Ward No. 7 is the smallest.

The name of this rural municipality is derived from the former Fakfok village development committee. It is one of ten local levels in Ilam District. The total area of the municipality is 10,874.93 hectares. It is located in the northwestern region of the district. The eastern boundary of this municipality is adjacent to Deumai Municipality, while the southern boundary is shared with Mangsebung Rural Municipality. To the north and west, it borders the Falgunand and Miklajung Rural Municipalities of Panchthar District.

19,291

Total Population

4,000

Total Household

10,006

Male

9,285

Female

Type of Roof Used

Mother Tongue

Cultivable land

Animal Husbandary Status

Area Covered by Forest

Area of Each Wards

Caste

Number of disabled persons

Educational Status

Facilities Used

Food Storage

Event registration

Household Having Bank Account

Houses at Risk Index

Household at Critical Conditions

Knowledge of house architecture

Land Ownership

Source of Light

Migration

Occupation

Ownership of House

Social Allowance Count

Source of Drinking Water

Type of Roof

Type of Toilet

Waste Management Practice

Religions

About this Digital Profile

The Constitution of Nepal, 2015 (B.S. 2072) divides the fundamental structure of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal into three tiers: federal, provincial, and local levels. The Constitution recognizes local levels as local self-governments. According to Schedule 8, Serial No. 6 of the Constitution, all rights related to the collection of local statistics and records are granted to local governments. Furthermore, Clause 11 (2) 'c' of the Local Government Operations Act, 2017 (B.S. 2074) elaborates on this subject. Utilizing the powers conferred by the Constitution of Nepal, 2015, and the Local Government Operations Act, 2017, Fakfokthum Rural Municipality is required to prepare a reliable statistical foundation for the overall development of the municipality, as stipulated. This digital backdrop has been prepared based on the framework for village mapping outlined in Schedule 3 of the "Guidelines for the Preparation of Local Plans, 2018" published by the National Planning Commission. Consequently, this backdrop serves as a primary and credible statistical source for formulating the policies and work strategies of Fakfokthum Rural Municipality, creating a developmental blueprint, and constructing plans and action plans.

The digital backdrop of this rural municipality relies on the KoboToolbox software as the primary tool for data collection. This digital profile encompasses a comprehensive record of the municipality's physical, demographic, economic, social, environmental, physical development, historical, religious, cultural, and institutional aspects, along with their interpretation and analysis. During the household survey, an effort was made to ensure that no household was overlooked and that none were duplicated, assigning unique identification numbers and capturing GPS coordinates for each household. Similarly, details of each ward and the institutions present within those wards were surveyed to collect data. Based on the discussions within the municipality and the survey findings, an analysis of the municipality's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, challenges, and potentials has also been conducted. This will play a crucial role in formulating the necessary development plans for the municipality in the coming days.

"Importance and Justification of the Digital Profile"

This backdrop is a compilation of the fundamental data for Fakfokthum Rural Municipality. It contains records of the municipality's overall physical, demographic, economic, social, environmental, physical development, historical, religious, cultural, and institutional aspects. This information provides a basis for the municipality's future planning, programs, and policy-making. The backdrop assists the municipality in formulating development programs and strategic plans based on the needs of various subject areas and geographical locations, while also providing stakeholders with factual information about the region. Additionally, it holds significance for relevant organizations, researchers, planners, educators, and community workers, making it a valuable resource.

To outline development plans, it is essential to first prepare an accurate and basic database for the rural municipality. This document serves as a compilation of data gathered from the municipality's household survey, institutional survey, ward surveys, discussions held with representatives and staff at various times, as well as positive suggestions and insights obtained from these interactions, reflecting the problems, challenges, potentials, and needs identified during the surveys. The creation of this backdrop is both necessary and meaningful. By analyzing the current realities of the municipality, it provides guidance for managing available resources, formulating appropriate programs, and conducting implementation and monitoring evaluations, thereby justifying its significance.