Best Schools in Tarakeshwar Municipality Kathmandu

Tarakeshwar Municipality, located in the Kathmandu Valley, is bordered by Tokha Municipality to the east, Nargarjun Municipality to the west, Nuwakot District to the north, and Kathmandu Metropolitan City to the south. In 2014, it was formed by including villages such as Sangla, Kavresthali, and Jitpurphedi. It is divided into 11 wards. 

Known for its mythological significance, the municipality is named after the Tarakeshwar Mahadev Temple, a revered Shaktipeeth where Sati Devi's limbs are believed to have fallen. Rich in natural beauty and cultural heritage, Tarakeshwar is home to various temples, including the Sri Tarakeshwar Mahadev Temple, Old Guhyeshwari Temple, and the Bhubaneswari Temple, alongside vibrant local markets like Phedi Bazar and Futung Bazar.

Tarakeshwor Municipality is one of the 11 municipalities in Kathmandu District of Bagmati Province. As per the 2021 census, the municipality has a total population of 151,479, comprising 75,281 males (49.7%) and 76,198 females (50.3%), with a literacy rate of 87.84%. Spanning 54.95 square kilometers, Tarakeshwor Municipality exhibits the population density of 2,757 people per square kilometer. Administratively, it is divided into 11 wards.

According to the latest publicly available report of the Center for Education and Human Resource Development (CEHRD), Tarakeshwor has 98 schools. Of these, 71 are private and 24 are public. The breakdown includes 70 pre-schools, 90 basic schools, and 66 secondary schools. Among the secondary schools, 19 offer +2 programs.

Some of the popular schools within the municipal area include Kaushal English Boarding School, Him Rashmi High School, Kali Devi Secondary School, Laligurans National Academy, and Nepal Rastriya Secondary School Manamaiju.