The name Bhalwari derives from the word bhal in Nepali, the Nepalese language, and means "force of the water".

[citation needed] Most of the population consists of Pahadi people who migrated from nearby villages.

The majority of the population of Bhalwari trace their ancestry to nearby hilly regions of Palpa, Arghakhanchi, and Syangja.

The major festivals celebrated are Holi, Teej, Maha Shivratri, Losar, Dashain, Tihar and Bhai Tika.

As in most of Nepal, buses are the major means of transportation, with many private operators running bus services between popular destinations.

Since then, operators have purchased newer, smaller buses, commonly called Micro because of their small size.

Bicycles, motorbikes, and cars are also common means of personal transportation around town.