Nichula Gewog
Discover the serene beauty of Nichula Gewog, where pristine nature, vibrant culture, and peaceful villages await. Explore riverside landscapes, rich traditions, and warm hospitality in this hidden gem of Dagana, perfect for eco-tourism and authentic rural experiences.
Nichula Gewog is a gewog (village block) of Dagana District, Bhutan. It also comprises part of Lhamoizingkha Dungkhag (sub-district), along with Lhamoizingkha and Deorali Gewogs.
In 2007, Lhamoizingkha Dungkhag was formally transferred from Sarpang Dzongkhag to Dagana Dzongkhag, affecting the town of Lhamozingkha and three constituent gewogs – Lhamozingkha, Karmaling and Nichula (Zinchula) – that formed the westernmost part of Sarpang and became the southernmost part of Dagana.
Chiwogs under Nichula Gewog:
- Gangtogkha
- Dangreyboog
- Dramze-Kesa
- Yarphelling
- Damchhunang
- Area: 138.97 Sq. Km
- Hordung-GC: 4.5 Km
- GC-Damchuna: 3.5 Km
- Damchuna-Dramzekesa: 2 Km
- Damchuna-Yarpheling: 1.6 Km
- Hordung-Solaytar: 2.1 Km
- GC road (length): 4.5 Km
Population
| Chiwog Name | Eligible voter (2010) | Population | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | Male | |||
| Gangtokha | 146 | 81 | 167 | |
| Dangreybu | 158 | 120 | 117 | 237 |
| Damehuna | 121 | 132 | 106 | 238 |
| Dramzekesa | 91 | 85 | 80 | 165 |
| Yarphelling | 132 | 153 | 172 | 325 |
| Total Population | 648 | 571 | 561 | 1132 |
Household and Gungtong
| Sl. No | Name of chewog | On ground (HH) | Gungtong (Out ground) | Total HH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dramzekesa (Katarey) | 15 | 4 | 19 |
| 2 | Damchuna (Allay) | 27 | 5 | 32 |
| 3 | Yarpheling (Solmoley) | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| 4 | Dangreybu (Bichgoan) | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| 5 | Gangtokha (Daragoan) | 25 | 1 | 26 |
| Total | 126 | 10 | 136 | |
Satong/ Fallow Land
| Chiwog | Chuzhing (Acre) | Kamzhing (Acre) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total area | Fallow land | Total area | Fallow land | ||
| 1 | Dramzekesa | 44.03 | 3.07 | 44.86 | 7.42 |
| 2 | Damchuna | 67.51 | 4.76 | 74.95 | 9.12 |
| 3 | Dangrebu | 25.38 | 0 | 40.21 | 2.44 |
| 4 | Gangtokha | 15.65 | 0 | 61.79 | 8.55 |
| 5 | Yarphelling | 15.10 | 12.13 | 67.13 | 52.89 |
| Total: | 167.67 | 19.96 | 288.94 | 80.42 | |
Staff
Gup (Dorona)
Tashi Wangdi
twangdi@dagana.gov.bt
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Geog Administrative Officer II
Jambay Seldon
jseldon@dagana.gov.bt
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Mangmi (Dorona)
Bek Bdr Rai
bbraidorona91@gmail.com
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Tshogpa (Dorona Chhewa)
Purna Bdr Rai
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Tshogpa (Dorona Chhongwa)
Gok Bahadur Subba
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Tshogpa (Maamedthang)
Leki Dorji
lekiidorjii@mail.com
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Tshogpa (Nimtola )
Pema Tobden
pematobden38@gmail.com
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Tshogpa (Tshalamji)
Tul Man Rai
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LES-II (Dorona)
Nima Dorji
nimadooly103@gmail.com
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