Hemja
Hemja is a former Village Development Committee in the north of Pokhara in Kaski District in the Gandaki Province of northern-central Nepal. In 2014, Hemja was annexed to Pokhara City as ward number 27. Hemja is now under Pokhara Municipality ward #25. At the time of the 2011 Nepal census, it had a population of 12,262 living in 3,019 households. Education. There are several governmental and private institutions in Hemja, which also has a higher level campus. Public/Government Colleges and Schools: Private Schools: Communication. There are several Internet Service Providers (ISP) in Hemja. Among them, some are : Transportation. Linked with Pokhara-Baglung highway, Hemja offers a regular public bus service from Ghattekhola to Harichowk. People can catch buses across the Kande-Prithvi Chowk route as well. It also has Deluxe bus facility for different cities, everyday (Day / Night). Local taxies are available regularly. Tourism. Being a beautiful town, it also attracts tourists, specially to the monasteries. Other tourist attractions include bungee jumping, jeep flyer and rafting. There is also the event called Potato Festival yearly.