The administrative centres of Hilihang and Phalelung rural municipalities in Panchthar have been decided through voting after the two local bodies could not settle the issue through dialogue.

As per the voting results, Hilihang Rural Municipality will have Panchami as its centre while Thakepung will be the centre of Phalelung Rural Municipality. Panchami was competing against Gopetar in the race to become the administrative headquarters of Hilihang. In Phalelung, the contest was between Thakepung and Pucchar Machhebung. (PR)