Baluwatar, Kathmandu
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Baluwatar is a ward (4 and 5) in the north-east of Kathmandu, Nepal.
Baluwatar is mainly an upscale residential area with schools, shopping complex and small street shops, but also the prime minister's official residence, some government offices, Nepal Rastra Bank, the Russian Embassy and the office of Volunteer Service and Support Nepal (VSSN) are located here.
A Nepal Army's Para Special Forces Battalion(Bhairab Dal) and Air Wing,TU Teaching Hospital, Nepal Police Headquarters and the home of the former King Gyanendra and the current Presidential Palace are in the vicinity.There are some schools such as Meridian International School, shiva puri secondary school and many others.
Coordinates: 27°43′45″N 85°19′43″E / 27.729122°N 85.328579°E
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