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 NameKhoma
Total Area (sq.kms)653.7
Altitude (masl)1200
Total Number of Chiwog5
Total Number of Village16
Number of Households353
Number of Gungtongs22
Community Centers1
Mobile Network Connectivity98%
Electricity connectivity95%
Agriculture
RNR Extension Centers1
Farmer’s Cooperatives GroupsNil
Livestock
RNR Extension Centers1
Farmer’s Cooperatives GroupsNil
Forestry
Number of Community Forest4
Number of Private ForestNA
Number of staff
Total Forest Coverage (%)
Trade & Industry
Restaurant cum Bar (Fooding/Lodging)1
ManufacturingNil
Micro/general/retailer5
WholesalerNil
Meat ShopNil
Education
Number of Central SchoolsNil
Number of Middle Secondary SchoolsNil
Number of Primary Schools2
Number of Higher Secondary Schools
Number of NFE CentersNil
Total Number of Schools2
Roads Network
GC Roads (KMS)5.6
Farm Roads (KMS)117
Religion & Culture
Number of Lhakhangs26
Number of Neys/Tsachus4
Health Facility
Number of Hospital (s)Nil
Number of Primary Health Center2
Number of ORCs5
Number of Health officials4
Regional office
Number of Regional OfficeNil

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

Gup

Tshering Wangdi

Email

17564523

Mangmi/Deputy Thrizin

Pema Tshering

pngkhoma85@gmail.com

17303515

Tshogpa

Sonam Tobgay

Email

17244427

Tshogpa

Shacha Wangchuk

Email

17283942

Tshogpa

Phuntsho Wangdi

Email

17303504

Tshogpa

Kezang Norbu

Email

17244396

Tshogpa

Sonam Dargay

Email

17932885

Sr. Extension Supervisor III

Tashi Wangdi

twangdi@lhuentse.gov.bt

17748055

Sr. Livestock Supervisor-III

Karma Wangmo

kwangmo@gmail.com

17809339

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