Beni is a municipality and the district headquarter of Myagdi District in Gandaki Province, Nepal. Municipality was announced by merging the then Ratnechaur, Jyamrukot, Arthunge, Pulachaur, Singa village development committees since 18 May 2014.Govt announces 72 new municipalities The Kathmandu Post
Beni is located at the confluence of the Kali Gandaki River and Myagdi River at an altitude of 899 meters. Being the northernmost of the Tri-cities area of Nepal, it is located 12 km to the north of Zonal headquarters Baglung. It is mainly divided into two parts by the Kali Gandaki River. The Western Part lies in Myagdi District and the main offices lie there. The other part lies in Parbat District and is relatively small.
Demographics As per the Census 2021, Beni Municipality has a population of 32,697. Of these, 95.9% speak Nepali, 1.06% Nepalbhasha (Newari), 0.7% Magar Dhut, 0.4% Bhojpuri, 0.4% Gurung, 0.4% Chhantyal, 0.3% Hindi, 0.2% Magar kham, 0.1% Maithili out of major ten mother tongues.
In terms of ethnicity/caste, 30% Chhetri, 22% Magar, 12.2% Hill Brahmin, 8.8% Pariyar, 7.9% Bishwokarma, 7.3% Mijar, 3.4% Newar, 2.2% Thakuri, 1.9% Chhantyal, 0.9% Gurung out of major ten caste/ethnic groups.
In terms of religion, 93.9% are Hindu, 3% Buddhist, 0.5% Muslim,0.9% Christian, 1.02% Prakriti, and 0.6% others.NepalMap Religion
Overall literacy rate is 83.2% where literacy rate of male is 91.1% and female is 76.4%.
History Beni meaning the place where two rivers meet was the winter headquarters of Parvat Rajya. It was on the Tibet-Nepal trading route before the invasion of Parvat Rajya.Location of Beni - Falling Rain Genomics
Education Beni municipality has many private, community as well as government schools.
Tourist Attraction
Although Beni is small geographically it has many tourist attractions. Some of the popular tourist destinations are:
Kaligandaki Rafting Galeshwor Temple Lovely Hill Myagdi River Rafting Gateway of Mustang Beldhunga Todke View Point Singa Tatopani
Pictures
See also 2004 Beni attack
References
External links UN map of the municipalities of Myagdi District Municipalities in Nepal: their Websites, Official Facebook Page & ICT