*Yetkha (also spelled Yatkha)** is the primary neighborhood and main area name for Ward No. 19 of Kathmandu Metropolitan City.[1]
This ward includes other neighborhoods and toles such as Yetkha Tole, Maru Dhoka Tole, and Pyaphal.[1] It is also associated with Damaitol (दमाइटोल), listed as the ward office address on official municipal sources.[3][6]
Yetkha is a historic residential area in central Kathmandu known for its cultural and religious sites, including the Kankeshwari Temple, Monumental Chaitya, Ashok Binayak Marg, Gaaya Aazoo, Kumari Temple, and various shrines and fenced ground shrines. The neighborhood features traditional Newari architecture and toles connected by paths, reflecting Kathmandu Valley’s heritage, with proximity to landmarks like those near Maru Dhoka.[1]