Tokha (Nepali: टोखा) is a municipality located in Kathmandu District, Province No. 3 of Nepal. From different sources it’s found that tokha was established on 2nd December 2014 merging the former Village development committees Jhor , Dhapasi, Mahankal, Tokha Chandeshwari, Gongabu, and Tokha Saraswati. It’s supposed that the name of Municiaplity “Tokha” is derived from the historical town of Tokha (currently ward 2 and 3).
Tokha is derived from two Newari words i.e., Tu, means ‘sugarcane’ and Khya means ‘field’. Tokha is recognized for its production of chaku, a delicacy made from raw sugarcane juice.
Tokha is popular for its culture and religious-historic places as Chandeswori temple located in chandeshowri VDC, Tokha. Mostly, Newars are found in Tokha living together acknowledging their rituals, perspectives, and cultures.
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