Bajura

Martadi is the district headquarters of Bajura district at a distance of 950 kilometers from Kathmandu. The name Martadi was derived from Martanda Rishi. The important religious temples such as Badimalika and Kailashmandu could become important tourist attractions. The major ethnic groups in this district include Chhetri, Thakuri, Brahmin, Kami, Damai, Sarki, Kumal and Chunar. Polyandry tradition exists among Bhotia and Sauka communities.

Locals worship in Jiulekmandu and Badimalika temples.Major festivals of Bajura are Dasain, Tihar, Fagu, Daval Jatra and Sain Kande Jatra. Bajureli Deuda and Bhuwa dances are very popular in the region for their uniqueness.

Political Boundary

East: Humla, Mugu and Kalikot 

West: Bajhang and Achham 

North: Humla and Bajhang 

South: Kalikot and Achham 

Major rivers

Budhiganga, Karnali,Kawadi, Kunna.

Topography Location

Longitude: 81’’ 13””- 81’’ 46

Latitude: 29’’ 17””-29’’ 55’

Climate

Sub-tropical, Temperate, Cool-temperate, Alpine.

Temperature

Maximum: 36.0 °Centigrade.  

Minimum: 1.0 0 °Centigrade.

Rainfall 1343.0 ml.

Tourist attraction centers

Tante, Malika, Nateswari, Chededaha, Khaptad Lake. Many Himalayan Peak.

                                                               

Map of Bajura District

Town and Villages

• Atichaur 
• Baddhu 
• Wai 
• Barhabise 
• Bichhiya 
• Bramhatola 
• Budhiganga 
• Chhatara 
• Dahakot 
• Dogadi 
• Gotree 
• Gudukhati 
• Jagannath 
• Jayabageswori 
• Jugada 
• Kailashmandau 
• Kanda
• Kolti
• Kotila 
• Kuldeumadau 
• Manakot 
• Martadi 
• Pandusain 
• Rugin 
• Sappata 
• Tolodewal 
• Jukot