*Indrayani**
Ward No. 9 of Shankharapur Municipality is primarily known as the Indrayani area, a key neighborhood centered around Indrayani Sadak where the ward office is located[1][6]. It also encompasses parts of Sankhu (or Shankhu), a historic settlement within the ward noted for residential land sales and development[5]. Other toles include at least 145 smaller community settlements as per census data[8].
This ward, formerly part of Indrayani VDC (wards 1-9), features a citizens’ health center and supports local administration and residential growth in the Kathmandu Valley’s northeastern periphery[6][7]. Sankhu is recognized for its cultural heritage near ancient sites, while the area maintains a rural-urban mix with road access for housing[5].