Ward No. 12, Teku

Teku is a culturally rich and densely populated area bordered by the Bagmati and Bishnumati rivers. It is located in Ward No. 12 of Kathmandu Metropolitan City. Home to a large Newar community, it blends traditional heritage with urban life. Key landmarks include the historic Jagannath Temple, Nawa Durga Bhawani Temple, and the Bagmati Promenade. Teku also hosts important public facilities like the Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital and the Kausi Theatre. While it plays a major role in city waste management through its garbage transfer station and biogas plant, locals have raised concerns about pollution and odour. Recent developments include the construction of a six-storey ward office aimed at improving local governance and services.

Major Places

• Sukraraj Tropical & Infectious Diseases
• Shree Panchali Bhairav Temple
• Labour and Employment Office, Kathmandu
• Transport Management Department
• Jagannath Temple
• Shree Mahendra Saraswati School
• National Health Education Information Centre