*Gothatar**
Ward No. 8 of Kageshwori Manohara Municipality primarily corresponds to the Gothatar area, formed by merging former wards 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the old Gothatar Village Development Committee.[3][5][6] Other neighborhoods or toles within this ward include areas referenced in local projects like Phikal, Kalyan Marga, and Safal Marga.[8]
Gothatar is known for its historical roots as a village with the name derived from “गोठ” (cattle house) linked to the Rana family, where many residents—primarily Hindu Brahmins and Kshetris—still farm and maintain cowsheds despite rapid urbanization and population growth between 2007-2010 due to new housing near metropolitan Kathmandu.[3] Notable characteristics include its residential expansion and local infrastructure like the Ward 8 Office, with no major tourist landmarks but proximity to Ring Road access points.[1][2]