*Chalnakhel**
Ward No. 1 of Dakshinkali Municipality is primarily known as the northern part of Chalnakhel, derived from the former Chalnakhel Village Development Committee (VDC), which contributed wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9 to form this ward.[3][4][8] Other neighborhoods or toles within the ward are not distinctly named in available sources beyond its composition from the listed former Chalnakhel VDC sub-wards.
This rural area in southern Kathmandu Valley features a population of 3,861 and serves as an administrative hub with the Ward 1 Office handling local governance.[1][8] It lacks major landmarks like the Dakshinkali Temple (located in other wards) but is characterized by its hilly terrain, agricultural activities, and proximity to temple-related pilgrimage routes in the municipality.[2][3][10]