Purano Sinamangal
Purano Sinamangal (Pepsicola)
पुरानो सिनामंगल (पेप्सिकोला) | |
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Neighbourhood | |
Night view of Pepsicola from Hattidada, Gothatar | |
Purano Sinamangal Location in Kathmandu | |
| Coordinates: 27°41′39″N 85°22′01″E / 27.69417°N 85.36694°E | |
| Country | Nepal |
| Province | Bagmati |
| District | Kathmandu |
| Municipality | Kathmandu and Kageshwori Manohara |
| Area | Kathmandu and Kageshwori Manohara |
| Ward No. | 32 and 09 |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.20 km2 (0.46 sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+05:45 (Nepal Standard Time) |
Purano Sinamangal or Pepsicola is a residential and commercial area in the eastern part of Kathmandu, Nepal. It falls under both the Kathmandu Metropolitan City and some parts of Kageshwori Manohara Ward 9. It encompasses 130 hectares and is bounded by the Manohara river in the south east, and share borders with Gothatar in the north, Madhyapur Thimi municipality of Bhaktapur District in south east.
History
Purano Sinamangal has historical significance due to its proximity to Tribhuvan International Airport and the Bagmati River. Over time, it has developed into a densely populated area with residential buildings, businesses, and educational institutions. Purano Sinamangal previously a part of Gothatar VDC but was divided into Kathmandu Metropolitan City and Kageshwori Manohara after rearrangement. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of approx 15,000 living in 500 households.[1]
Landmarks
Purano Sinamangal features several notable landmarks, including:
- Pepsicola Chowk – A major intersection and commercial hub.[2]
- Khahare – A sub-locality within Pepsicola, known for its residential areas and small businesses.[3]
- Suncity Apartments – A prominent residential complex.[4]
- Pepsicola Football Ground – A popular venue for local football matches and area having many restaurants for chilling around.[5]
Education
Purano Sinamangal is home to several well-known educational institutions, including:
- Gateway Academy[6]
- Nexus International Academy[7]
- Aksharaa School[8]
- Panini School[9]
- Gandhi Aadarsha Secondary School[10]
Healthcare
Purano Sinamangal has several well-known healthcare institutions, including:
- Motherland Hospital[11]
- Gandhi Tulasi Manohara Community Hospital[12]
Banking and Finance
Several major banks have branches in Purano Sinamangal, including:
- Nepal Investment Mega Bank[13]
- Global IME Bank Limited[14]
- Sanima Bank[15]
- Prabhu Bank[16]
- Nabil Bank
- NIC Asia Bank
See also
- Kathmandu Metropolitan City
- Kageshwori Manohara
- Bagmati River
- Tribhuvan International Airport
- Kathmandu
References
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 July 2013. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Durga Prasai sent back home from Pepsicola".
- ^ "Khahare, Pepsicola Road Blacktopping Work". YouTube. 22 October 2021.
- ^ "Tests for COVID-19 via rapid diagnostic test (RDT) have begun at Sun City Apartment in Pepsicola". 8 August 2024.
- ^ "Bajaj Exchange Camp at Pepsicola Town Planning's Football Ground".
- ^ "Gateway Academy".
- ^ "Nexus International Academy".
- ^ "Aksharaa School | The Best School in Kathmandu". www.aksharaaschool.edu.np.
- ^ "Panini School - School at Khahare, Pepsicola, Kageshwori Manohara -9 Kathmandu". www.paninischool.edu.np.
- ^ "Gandhi Adarsha Secondary School". gandhischool.edu.np.
- ^ "Motherland Hospital". motherlandhospital.com.np.
- ^ "Gandhi Tulasi Manohara Community Hospital". www.khojanepal.com.
- ^ "NIMB Bank".
- ^ "Global IME Bank".
- ^ "Sanima Bank".
- ^ "Prabhu Bank".