Phidim Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Phidim
फिदिम नगरपालिका
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Phidim bazar area
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 Phidim
Location in Nepal
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| Country |  Nepal |
| Province | Koshi Province |
| District | Panchthar District |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 48,713 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:45 (NST) |
| Postal code |
57400
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| Area code(s) | 024 |
| Website | www.phidimmun.gov.np |
Phidim Municipality is an important town in eastern Nepal. It is the main town, or headquarters, of the Panchthar District in the Koshi Province.
The old name for Phidim was Pheden. In the Limbu language, this means "flat land on top of hills." Phidim was once the capital of the Panchthar region of Limbuwan.
On May 18, 2014, Phidim officially became a 'municipality'. This happened when the old village area joined with other nearby villages. These included Phidim, Chokmagu, and Siwa villages.
Phidim is a key stop for people traveling to and from the Taplejung district. This district is close to the Tibetan Autonomous Region in China. Phidim is also a busy center for trade and business for the villages around it.
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Getting Around Phidim
Phidim is connected to other parts of Nepal by roads. The Mechi Highway is a major road that is about 268 kilometers (167 miles) long. It starts in Charali and ends in Phungling.
You can catch buses and jeeps to Phidim from towns like Birtamod and Ilam. Another important road, the Madhya Pahadi Rajmargha, links Phidim to the Athrai Rural Municipality. This road then connects to the Koshi Highway in Myanglung.
The Madhya Pahadi Rajmargha is one of the roads that connects eastern and western Nepal through the hilly areas. It starts right here in the Panchthar district. There is also a new road called the Koshi Corridor being built. This road will connect Phidim directly to Dharan much faster.
If you visit Phidim, you will find hotels and inns. These places offer comfortable stays and food for travelers.
Phidim's Location and Nature
Phidim is located in a valley. This valley is nestled in the lower parts of the Himalayas in eastern Nepal. It is a town built on a hill.
Driving from Birtamod to Phidim takes about six hours. The road winds through beautiful areas, including Ilam. From Phidim, you can enjoy amazing views of the Himalaya mountains and other hills nearby.
The town itself has many houses with tin roofs and small concrete buildings. Two rivers, called Phewa and Hewa, flow around the hill where Phidim is built.
Who Lives in Phidim?
According to the 2001 Nepal census, Phidim had a population of 13,652 people. Today, the population is about 48,713 people (as of 2021).
Phidim is a place with many different cultures. People from various groups live here. These include the Limbu, Magar, Yakha, Gurung, Rai, Tamang, Dalit, Brahmin, and Newar communities. This mix of people makes Phidim one of the most culturally diverse places in eastern Nepal.
Weather in Phidim
The weather in Phidim is generally pleasant. Summers are warm, with temperatures reaching up to 35°C (95°F). Winters are mild, and the temperature can drop to about 5°C (41°F).
Phidim's Economy
Phidim has very fertile soil and good irrigation systems. This means that farming is an important part of its economy. Farmers in Phidim grow crops like rice, potatoes, cardamom, and tea.
One of the big tea producers in Nepal, Kanchenjunga Tea Estate, has an office in Phidim. This shows how important tea farming is to the area.
Media and Communication
Phidim has several ways for people to get news and information. There are three local radio stations:
- Radio Sumatlung on 104.2 MHz
- Eagle FM
- Singhalila FM on 97.3 MHz
There are also weekly newspapers published in Phidim. Public Post started around 2009, and Miklajung Awaj began in February 2016.
