Tokha is situated in Katmandu district of Bagmati zone of central development region. Consisting of two VDCs: northern- Chandeshwori VDC and Southern-Sarswoti VDC, it is situated at an altitude of 130 m, As per category in geographical region, this village is situated in mountain region. Tokha is surrounded by Khadka Bhadrakali VDC on its east, Phutung VDC on its west, Jhor VDC on its north and Dhapasi and Gongabu VDC on its south. This village is 4km northern from Katmandu MPC or Samakhusi ring road.This area lies in Mahabharat range and there is a flat land on top and is surround by slopes in all direction except North side, elevated part of jhor VDC and shivapuri national Park. In Newari dialect, the term “Tu” denotes “Sugarcane” and “Khya” refers to “field”. This place was famous for sugarcane production which was further processed to make “molasses” and sold. The term Tukhya changed to Tokha as time passed by. Majority of people here are based upon agriculture for livelihood. Nowadays, most adults are abroad in Gulf countries in search of work.
