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Athang geog is considered to be the most remote and least accessible geog in Wangdue Dzongkhag with a poor communication network, making it difficult to deliver cost effective services efficiently and for all round development to take place. Efforts are being doubled in the formulation of the tenth FYP as well to concentrate on alleviating poverty in this region. Athang is made up of 9 villages (Rukha Lawa, Nashina, Phatakha, Lopokha, Kago, Lhomtshokha, Zawa and Jarigang Gembo) and consists of 142 no. of households. Athang consists of an estimated area of 785 sq km. The terrain is mostly rugged. There are 2 community primary schools (Lopokha & Mithana), 2 ORCs, 1 RNR center, 1 Gup’s office in Kamichu and currently the construction of a power tiller track from Taksha Zam to Lawa is in progress. BHU services are shared with the Kamichu BHU under Daga geog. It has high potential for livestock and has established several fisheries, generating some income.
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