| Native name | आमचोक |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 26°59′24″N 86°58′48″E |
| Subdivision name | Nepal |
| Province | Koshi Province |
| District | Bhojpur |
| Wards | 10 |
| Chairperson | Mr. Ashok Rai (NCP) |
| Vice-chairperson | Mrs. Sita Rai (NCP) |
| Established | 10 March 2017 |
| Seat | Balankha |
| Area total | 184.89 km² |
| Population as of | 2011 |
| Population total | 18720 |
| Time zone | Nepal Standard Time (UTC+5:45) |
| Postal Code | 57000 |
| Website | official website |
Aamchok (Nepali: आमचोक) is one of seven rural municipalities (गाउँपालिका) of Bhojpur District of Koshi Province of Nepal. Out of the 9 municipalities in Bhojpur, 2 are urban and 7 are rural.
According to MoFALD, Aamchok has an area of 184.89 square kilometres (71.39 sq mi) and the total population of the municipality is 18, 720 as of Census of Nepal 2011.[1][2] Wasingtharpu, Yoo, Dummana, Thidingkha, Pawala, Dewantar, Balankha and Pangcha VDCs were merged to form Aamchok Rural Municipality.[1] Balankha is the Headquarter of this newly formed municipality.
References
- ^ "स्थानीय तहहरुको विवरण". www.mofald.gov.np/en. 26 March 2018. Archived from the original on 31 August 2018. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
- ^ "CITY POPULATION – statistics, maps & charts". www.citypopulation.de. 8 October 2017. Retrieved 26 March 2018.