Shree Jalju Khola Secondary School

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Shree Jhaljhukhola Secondary School is located in Kistang Rural Municipality-01,
Bhalche, Nuwakot. It is at distance of around 92 kilometer from the capital city
Kathmandu. The school was established in 1961. It caters 181 students (93 girls
and 88 boys) coming from five wards (3, 4, 5, 6 and 7). There are 10 teachers
providing their service to the school. Among them, two are computer teachers (one
male one female). The school is surrounded by majority of Tamang and Dalit
community comprised of 1500 households. It is a small village located in a top of
a hill and requires 7-8 hours bus ride through muddy, rocky roads.