Shahidnagar Municipality (Nepali: शहीदनगर ) is a municipality in Dhanusa District in Madhesh Province of Nepal.[1] It was formed in 2016 occupying current 9 sections (wards) from previous 9 VDCs.[2] It occupies an area of 57.37 km2 with a total population of 53,812 living in 11,124 households.[3] [4]
Shahidnagar Municipality
शहीदनगर नगरपालिका | |
|---|---|
| Municipality in Nepal | |
  Shahidnagar Municipality Location in Nepal | |
| Coordinates: 26°44′10″N 86°06′30″E / 26.73611°N 86.10833°E | |
| Country |  Nepal |
| Province | Madhesh Province |
| District | Dhanusa District |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Dinesh Prasad Yadav |
| • Deputy Mayor | Sunita Kumari Singh (NC) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 57.37 km2 (22.15 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 53,812 |
| • Density | 940/km2 (2,400/sq mi) |
| • Religions | Hindu Muslim Christian |
| Languages | |
| • Local | Maithili, Tharu, Nepali |
| Time zone | UTC+5:45 (NST) |
| Postal Code | 45600 |
| Area code | 041 |
| Website | http://www.shahidnagarmun.gov.np/ |
Wards
editTransport
editRoadways
editFrequent bus services operate between Shahidnagar Municipality Wards Village and Nepalese cities. Nowadays, electric rickshaws are is Frequent Use.
Culture
editReligious sites
editThere are several Hindu Temples and Masjid located in this Municipality.
Festivals
editMajor religious celebrations include the Hindu festivals Dipawali, and Vijayadashami, followed by Chhath Puja, which is celebrated six days after Diwali and Makar Sankranti.
References
edit- ^ "Sub-Metropolitan city and Municipalities of Dhanusha District". Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ "PM formally announces 744 local units operational". My Republica. Archived from the original on 13 August 2018. Retrieved 13 August 2018.
- ^ "Nepal Census 2021". Wards and electoral divisions of Nepal. Central Bureau of Statistics (Nepal). Archived from the original on 8 July 2024. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ "Census of Nepal 2021" (PDF). Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ "Wards Map of Shahidnagar Muncipality". Retrieved 8 July 2024.
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