Dubung has 607 households and total population of 3257, out of which 1486 are male and 1789 are female. Magar, chhetri, Brahmin, Thakuri and Dalits are someethnic groups living in this community.According to the locals, Du refers to insects and Bung refers to fly. Large number of insects fly during the evening at Dubung Stadium therefore the place is named Dubung.
Dubung is culturally rich for Magar Tradition and Magar dance, Kauraha. Akaladevi temple, Malika Temple, Bhaluthumki Pahad are some traditional and natural tourist sites. Nawalpur, Chitwan, Palpa, Syangja, Gorkha, Lamjung and Mountain ranges of Annapurna, Machapuchre and Dhaulagiri can be viewed from Bhaluthumki Pahad.
Maize, Millet and vegetables are main crops grown in Dubung. Orange is grown abundance in Dubung compared to other wards of Rishing Rural Municipality. Orange is cultivated commercially are Mouribas, Archaldi and Rijaldi of Dubung. Bee-keeping, goat rearing and poultry farming is done at Najing tole of Dubung.
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Shiva Bahadur Chhetri of Paltyang, Badagaun is a commercial farmer. It has been 4 years since he started commercial vegetable farming and animal husbandry. Farmer Chhetri is a former Indian Gurkha soldier. After retiring from the military profession. He started commercial farming and animal husbandry by purchasing 8 ropanis of…
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Paltyang has natural, historical and religious sites like Kotdanda, Gadhidanda, Ranipokhari, Ajambari Kunda, Ajambarimai. In this ward where Magar caste are more in number, dances like predominant dances like Kauraha, Salaijo, Nachauri etc are performed which reflect the original art and culture of Magar community. From Gadhidanda, Tanahun’s neighboring districts…
Read MoreThe ward has strong potential for commercial fruit farming, animal husbandry and tourism. The ward has old communities like Puranothok, Raithok, Kotdurbar, Akaladevi temple and other places of historical and religious importance. If local women can be provided training in traditional weaving based on traditional skills training, they are likely to become self employed.
