*Panga**
- Ward No. 8 of Kirtipur Municipality is primarily known as Panga (Town), a traditional Newar settlement in the Kathmandu Valley.[1]
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Specific toles are not detailed in available sources, but Kirtipur Municipality wards collectively include around 5 named toles per ward on average, reflecting its dense traditional community structure.[9]
*Panga** is a historic town within Kirtipur, recognized as one of its 10 wards since 2017, characterized by its Newar heritage and proximity to ancient temples in the UNESCO-tentative listed Kirtipur area.[1][4] It forms part of Kirtipur’s cultural landscape, known for resisting historical invasions like those by Prithvi Narayan Shah in the 18th century, with notable features including traditional architecture and religious sites amid the valley’s southwestern hills.[4] The ward supports local governance through its administrative office and is integrated into Kirtipur’s dense municipal fabric.[5][6]