Khoma
Khoma Gewog is a vibrant community located in the northeastern region of Bhutan, known for its cultural richness and natural beauty.
Brief Background of the Gewog:
Khoma is located about 11.5km away to the East from Dzongkhag which is bordered by Gangzur and Kurtoe Gewog in the West, Minjey in the South, and Trashi Yangtse in the East. Khoma Gewog is a vibrant community located in the northeastern region of Bhutan, known for its cultural richness and natural beauty. The gewog is part of Lhuentse District, which is renowned for its traditional weaving, particularly the intricate and colorful Kishuthara textile. This weaving tradition is a significant part of the local economy and cultural heritage, often passed down through generations.
The detailed information about the Gewog:
| Indicators | Statistics | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Gewog Name | Khoma | |
| Total Area (sq.kms) | 653.7 | |
| Altitude (masl) | 1200 | |
| Total Number of Chiwog | 5 | |
| Total Number of Village | 16 | |
| Number of Households | 353 | |
| Number of Gungtongs | 22 | |
| Community Centers | 1 | |
| Mobile Network Connectivity | 98% | |
| Electricity connectivity | 95% | |
| Agriculture | ||
| RNR Extension Centers | 1 | |
| Farmer’s Cooperatives Groups | Nil | |
| Livestock | ||
| RNR Extension Centers | 1 | |
| Farmer’s Cooperatives Groups | Nil | |
| Forestry | ||
| Number of Community Forest | 4 | |
| Number of Private Forest | NA | |
| Number of staff | ||
| Total Forest Coverage (%) | ||
| Trade & Industry | ||
| Restaurant cum Bar (Fooding/Lodging) | 1 | |
| Manufacturing | Nil | |
| Micro/general/retailer | 5 | |
| Wholesaler | Nil | |
| Meat Shop | Nil | |
| Education | ||
| Number of Central Schools | Nil | |
| Number of Middle Secondary Schools | Nil | |
| Number of Primary Schools | 2 | |
| Number of Higher Secondary Schools | ||
| Number of NFE Centers | Nil | |
| Total Number of Schools | 2 | |
| Roads Network | ||
| GC Roads (KMS) | 5.6 | |
| Farm Roads (KMS) | 117 | |
| Religion & Culture | ||
| Number of Lhakhangs | 26 | |
| Number of Neys/Tsachus | 4 | |
| Health Facility | ||
| Number of Hospital (s) | Nil | |
| Number of Primary Health Center | 2 | |
| Number of ORCs | 5 | |
| Number of Health officials | 4 | |
| Regional office | ||
| Number of Regional Office | Nil | |
Population details:
| Name of Chiwog | No. of Households | Population of Chiwog | No. of Gungtong (Empty Households) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Female | |||
| Roelmataeng Tsango | 12 | 71 | 81 | 1 |
| Baptong Drakteng | 70 | 231 | 262 | 6 |
| Berpa Khoma | 70 | 272 | 287 | 5 |
| Gangka Khenma | 80 | 280 | 294 | 6 |
| Pangkhar | 40 | 148 | 192 | 4 |
| Total | 272 | 1002 | 1116 | 22 |
| Total Population | 2118 | |||
Local Festivals & Tshechus:
| Tshechus & Local Festivals | Location | Lunar Calendar date of Tshechu/Festival | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebla | Pangkhar | 15th day of 8th month Bhutanese calender | |
| Wangla Kora | Gangla | 15th day of 8th month Bhutanese calender | |
| Ngangri Kora | Lukchu | 14th day of 8th month of Bhutanese calendar | |
| Jow lama kora | Goenkar | 8th day of 9th month of Bhutanese calender | |
| chotpa | pangkar | 15-17th day of 11th month of Bhutanese calender | |
| Chotpa | khema | 14-15th day of 7th month of Bhutanese calender | |
| chotpa | Gangla | 25-26th of 7th months of bhutanese calender | |
| Chha | Lawa | 8-13th of 11th of Bhutanese calender | |
| Chha | Tsango | 13th-19th of 11th month of Bhutanese caldender | |
| Khoma Prewchoe | Khoma | 10th day of 2nd month of Bhutanese calender | |
| Khoma Nyepo | Khoma | 15th -16th day of 6th months of Bhutanese calender | |
| Karphu wang | Karphu | 30th day of 9th months of Bhutanese calender | |
| Goenkar Tsechu | Goenpakarp | 9-11th day of 9th monrth of Bhutanese calender | |
| Nylamdung Tsechu | Nylamdung | 9-12th day of 2nd months of Bhutanese calendar |
Civil Servant: (Head/Incharge of the agencies)
| Sl. No | Name | Designation | Contact No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kelzang Jamtsho | Gewog Adm. Officer | 17945096 |
| 2 | Karma Wangdi | Principal KPS | 17788516 |
| 3 | Sonam Penjor | Officiating principal | 17130725 |
| 4 | Kinzang Thinley | Range Officer | 17790112 |
| 5 | Sonam Jamtsho | Khoma PHC | 17130188 |
| 6 | Tashi wangdi | Agriculture extension | 17748055 |
Staff
Gup
Tshering Wangdi
17564523
Mangmi/Deputy Thrizin
Pema Tshering
pngkhoma85@gmail.com
17303515
Tshogpa
Sonam Tobgay
17244427
Tshogpa
Shacha Wangchuk
17283942
Tshogpa
Phuntsho Wangdi
17303504
Tshogpa
Kezang Norbu
17244396
Tshogpa
Sonam Dargay
17932885
Sr. Extension Supervisor III
Tashi Wangdi
twangdi@lhuentse.gov.bt
17748055
Sr. Livestock Supervisor-III
Karma Wangmo
kwangmo@gmail.com
17809339