*Hattigauda**
Ward No. 7 of Budhanilkantha Municipality is primarily known as Hattigauda, a key locality centered around Hattigauda Chowk, which serves as a prominent neighborhood hub in the northern part of the former Khadka Bhadrakali VDC.[2][5][6] Other neighborhoods or toles within this ward include areas near Ward Office 7, Panchakanya Chowk, Milan Chowk, and adjacent spots like Dharampur.[5][6]
This ward is characterized by its residential and semi-urban setting at the foot of Shivapuri hill, featuring the Ward No. 7 Office and local landmarks such as Panchakanya School and various chows (junctions) that connect to Budhanilkantha’s temple areas and main roads.[1][5] It forms part of the former Khadka Bhadrakali area, known for community settlements and proximity to religious sites like Bhadrakali temples, blending suburban living with access to the municipality’s sacred Budhanilkantha Temple region.[2][3]