Melamchi

Culture

Hindu culture dominates the settlements of the valley areas while Buddhist culture is prevalent in the high mountain settlements. The mid-hill settlements of the valley are the meeting ground of the two cultures in the municipality. There are more than 11 Hindu temples and shrines, as well as about 14 monasteries in the Melamchi watershed.

Climate

The lower part of Melamchi valley has a sub-tropical climate, while the upper part has a cool temperate climate. The upper part of the valley receives more rainfall than in the lower part. Heavy rainfall occurs in June, July and August. Rainfall in January and February is the lowest. The annual average rainfall in the Melamchi basin is about 2800 mm, which is concentrated mostly during four months of the monsoon from mid-June to mid-September. Average annual rainfall conditions vary considerably by location in the valley. In general, average annual rainfall is low at lower elevation and is relatively high in the higher elevation. The average annual rainfall recorded for the period of 1991-1996 is 3,410 mm.

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Education

About 57 percent of the population are literate. Over 18 percent has received some form of education without attending school, around 12 percent have some primary level of education, over 15 percent have completed high school, and over 11 percent have completed degree. There are 78 primary schools, 10 lower secondary schools, 9 secondary schools, and 2 higher secondary schools. In addition, there are 6 boarding schools run by the private sector.

Some schools in Melamchi Municipality include:

• Shree Indreswori Secondary School

2015 Nepal earthquake

The village was affected by the earthquake on 25 April 2015. A joint coordination committee among all political parties in the three constituencies of the Sindhupalchok district was formed to carry out a rescue mission in the village.

References

References

2. "Shree Indrewsori Secondary School Melamchi-11, SIndhupalchok".
3. (1 May 2015). "Death toll in quake-hit Sindhupalchok stands at 1'820".