*Balkot**
Ward No. 2 of Suryabinayak Municipality is primarily known as Balkot, a key neighborhood in this Bhaktapur district municipality within the Kathmandu Valley.[1] Other neighborhoods or toles within this ward include areas shared with Ward No. 3, forming the core of Balkot settlement.[1]
Balkot is a residential and semi-urban area incorporated into Suryabinayak Municipality during the 2017 local restructuring from the former Anantalingeshwor area, featuring typical Newari-influenced communities with improved sanitation management compared to other wards.[1][6] It is known for its proximity to the municipality’s expanded boundaries, including neighboring Dadhikot and Sirutar, and benefits from regular bus connectivity to Kathmandu, though specific landmarks like temples are more prominent in adjacent wards.[2][1] The area supports local development initiatives, with lower zoonotic parasite prevalence in dogs due to better pet domestication and hygiene practices.[6]