Bharatpur
भरतपुर महानगरपालिका
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From top, left to right: Bharatpur skyline from Gaindakot hills, Narayanghat market, Baatuli Pokhari in Bharatpur, Bishazari Tal.
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  Bharatpur Location in Nepal Show map of Bagmati Province Bharatpur Bharatpur (Nepal) Show map of Nepal | |
| Coordinates: 27°41′N 84°26′E / 27.683°N 84.433°E / 27.683; 84.433 | |
| Country |  Nepal |
| Province | Bagmati |
| District | Chitwan |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Renu Dahal (Maoist-Centre) |
| • Deputy Mayor | Chitrasen Adhikari (NC) |
| • Chief District Officer (CDO) | Asman Tamang |
| Area | |
| • Total | 433 km2 (167 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 208 m (682 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 369,377 |
| • Rank | 3rd (Nepal) 2nd (Bagmati Province) |
| • Density | 850/km2 (2,200/sq mi) |
| • Ethnicities | Bahun Chhetri Newars Tharus Magars Gurungs |
| Time zone | UTC+5:45 (NST) |
| Postal code |
44200, 44207
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| Area code | 056 |
| Climate | Cwa |
| Website | www |
Bharatpur (/bəˈrɑːtpər/, Nepali: भरतपुर, pronounced [ˈbʱʌɾʌt̪pur] ⓘ) is a city in south central Nepal. It is the third most populous city of Nepal after Kathmandu and Pokhara with 369,377 inhabitants in 2021.[2] It is also the second largest metropolitan city in Nepal by area. It is the district headquarter of the Chitwan District.[3]
Bharatpur is one of the fastest-growing cities in Nepal.[4] It lies on the western bank of the Narayani River and serves as a commercial center of the Chitwan district and the central region of Nepal. Most of the shopping area lies in the area of Narayangadh, while government offices, hospitals and colleges are situated in other parts of the city, including Nepal's premier cancer hospital, B.P Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital.
In March 2017, Bharatpur was declared a metropolitan city after Narayani Municipality, Chitrawan Municipality and Kabilas Village were merged into it.[5]
The economy of Bharatpur is traditionally based on agriculture. The city also holds a small-scale processing industry that mostly processes the food surpluses of the Chitwan district. Their products are sold to major cities of Nepal, Kathmandu and Pokhara.[citation needed]
The poultry industry is expanding in the municipality, producing a significant amount of poultry products for the country, and is one of the main employment sources in the Chitwan District.[6]
Other products from the city include honey, mushrooms, and flowers. A significant part of its economy is derived from education and health services.
At the time of the 2011 Nepal census, Bharatpur Metropolitan City had a population of 285,167. Of these, 77.8% spoke Nepali, 5.2% Tharu, 4.3% Gurung, 3.5% Tamang, 2.2% Newar, 1.7% Bhojpuri, 1.7% Magar, 0.8% Darai, 0.7% Hindi, 0.7% Maithili, 0.3% Bote, 0.2% Urdu, 0.1% Bengali, 0.1% Chepang, 0.1% Yolmo, 0.1% Kumal, 0.1% Rai, 0.1% Rajasthani and 0.1% other languages as their first language.[7]
In terms of ethnicity/caste, 33.9% were Hill Brahmin, 12.3% Chhetri, 8.7% Gurung, 6.3% Tamang, 6.1% Newar, 6.0% Tharu, 5.6% Kami, 5.1% Magar, 2.4% Kumal, 2.2% Damai/Dholi, 1.6% Sarki, 1.2% Musalman, 1.1% Darai, 0.8% Thakuri, 0.7% Gharti/Bhujel, 0.6% Sanyasi/Dasnami, 0.4% Bote, 0.4% Chepang/Praja, 0.4% Kathabaniyan, 0.4% Rai, 0.3% Ghale, 0.3% Teli, 0.3% Yadav, 0.2% Badi, 0.2% Kalwar, 0.2% Kanu, 0.1% Bengali, 0.1% Terai Brahmin, 0.1% Dura, 0.1% Hajjam/Thakur, 0.1% Halwai, 0.1% Koiri/Kushwaha, 0.1% Kurmi, 0.1% Limbu, 0.1% Majhi, 0.1% Mallaha, 0.1% Marwadi, 0.1% Sunuwar, 0.1% other Terai, 0.1% Thakali and 0.1% Yolmo.[8]
In terms of religion, 82.9% were Hindu, 13.6% Buddhist, 1.8% Christian, 1.2% Muslim, 0.2% Prakriti, 0.1% Kirati and 0.2% others.[9]
In terms of literacy, 81.4% could read and write, 1.6% could only read and 17.0% could neither read nor write.[10]
| Religion in Bharatpur (2011) | ||||
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| Religion | Percent | |||
| Hinduism |
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83% | ||
| Buddhism |
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14% | ||
| Christianity |
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2% | ||
| Others |
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1% | ||
Ethnic groups in Bharatpur
language in Bharatpur
| Broad Ethnic Category | Sub Category | Linguistic Family | Population Percentage[14] |
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| Khas Aryan (Pahari Caste Groups) | Khas Brahmin, Chhetri, Kami, Thakuri, Damai Sarki, Sanyasi/Dasnami | Indo-Aryan | 57% |
| Janajati (Pahari Tribal Groups) | Magar, Tamang, Gurung, Sherpa, Rai, Limbu etc. | Sino-Tibetan | 25.2% |
| Adivasi (Terai Indigenous Groups) | Tharu, Rajbanshi, Tajpuriya etc. | Indo-Aryan And Sino-Tibetan | 6.3% |
| Newar (Kathmandu Valley Caste Groups) | Newari Brahmin, Shrestha, Tamrakar, Newar Buddhist, Maharjan, Rajkarnikar etc. | Indo-Aryan And Sino-Tibetan | 6.1% |
| Madeshi (Terai Caste Groups) | Yadav, Maithil Brahmins, Chamar, Kushwaha, Musahar, Kurmi, Dhanuk etc. | Indo-Aryan | 1.4% |
| Muslim | Nepalese Muslims | Indo-Aryan | 1.2% |
| Others | - | - | 2.8% |
Presidents of Wards[15]
| Climate data for Bharatpur (Rampur) (1976–2005) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 22.5 (72.5) |
25.9 (78.6) |
31.4 (88.5) |
35.5 (95.9) |
35.5 (95.9) |
34.7 (94.5) |
33.0 (91.4) |
33.4 (92.1) |
32.7 (90.9) |
31.6 (88.9) |
28.4 (83.1) |
24.3 (75.7) |
30.7 (87.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 7.8 (46.0) |
9.3 (48.7) |
13.1 (55.6) |
18.0 (64.4) |
22.1 (71.8) |
24.5 (76.1) |
25.1 (77.2) |
25.2 (77.4) |
24.0 (75.2) |
19.4 (66.9) |
13.4 (56.1) |
9.1 (48.4) |
17.6 (63.7) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 18.1 (0.71) |
14.6 (0.57) |
21.9 (0.86) |
55.6 (2.19) |
165.3 (6.51) |
342.4 (13.48) |
573.3 (22.57) |
438.3 (17.26) |
276.7 (10.89) |
77.2 (3.04) |
8.8 (0.35) |
17.5 (0.69) |
2,009.6 (79.12) |
| Source: Agricultural Extension in South Asia[16] | |||||||||||||
Bishazari Tal, meaning "Lake twenty thousand", is in south Bharatpur. The lake serves as a bird watching center and houses many crocodiles. Bishazari Tal lies near Chitwan National Park and 5 km (3.1 mi) south of the city center, Chaubiskoti, of Bharatpur. Pandeyghumti is the nearest chowk (square) from the lake, being only 1 km (0.62 mi) away.
Nearby, Chitwan National Park चितवन राष्ट्रिय निकुञ्ज is home to one-horned rhinos, elephants, Bengal tigers, crocodiles, deer and many other wild animals. It is the third largest tourist destination in Nepal after Kathmandu and Pokhara. The park has been listed in the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1983.
The Narayani River flows north to south in the south of Bharatpur. It is the deepest and one of the largest rivers in Nepal. The Narayani Bridge over this river connects Chitwan District with Nawalpur District of Nepal. Small islands, like Nagarban in Narayani river, are popular picnic spots.
The Rapti River flows east to southwest in the south of Bharatpur and meets the northern border of the Chitwan National Park.
Bharatpur's Chitwan Higher Secondary School is the oldest government schoolinChitwan District.[17] There are several colleges in Bharatpur, including the College of Medical Sciences, Bharatpur and Chitwan Medical College. The city's most famous institution is the Agriculture and Forestry University, which was established in 2010 and is the first technical university in Nepal.[18]
Narayangadh
नारायणगढ
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subdivision of Bharatpur
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Narayangadh Location in Nepal | |
| Coordinates: 27°44′N 84°23′E / 27.73°N 84.39°E / 27.73; 84.39 | |
| Country | Nepal |
| Zone | Narayani Zone |
| District | Chitwan District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 554.0 km2 (213.9 sq mi) |
| Population
(1991)
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| • Total | 202,874 |
| • Density | 370/km2 (950/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:45 (Nepal Time) |
Compared to other parts of the country, Bharatpur has a highly developed healthcare system with several famous hospitals, including the second-largest government hospital in Nepal, which was established with American aid during the malaria control program operated by the US government at the request of the late King Mahendra of Nepal. B.P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital was established with the help of China in 1994.[19] Two medical colleges, the College of Medical Sciences and Chitwan Medical College also maintain their own teaching hospitals.[20][21] Other important hospitals and nursing homes are Niko Children's Hospital, Narayani Community Hospital, Sishu Fertility Clinic, and Bharatpur Eye Hospital.
Bharatpur is located at the crossing of Mahendra Highway and Madan Ashrit Highway. The closest larger cities are Gorkha Municipality at 67 km (42 mi) and Hetauda at 78 km (48 mi). Kathmandu is located 146 km (91 mi) away.
Bharatpur is the only city in Nepal that has two operating airports.[citation needed] Bharatpur Airport, in the central part of the city, offers daily flights to Kathmandu and to Pokhara. Meghauli Airport is a smaller airstrip in the southwest of the city.
Public transportation consists of privately run bus or microbus services.[citation needed] There are also frequent bus services to Kathmandu and Birgunj. Public bus service is available to the people from the city to Danda of Nawalpur District, Butwal, and other major cities and small villages and towns too.
The Gautam Buddha International Cricket Stadium is situated in the city. The Chitwan Tigers represented the city and Chitwan as a whole in the Everest Premier League.
Eight major local FM radio stations are broadcast from Bharatpur. They are Amrit FM, Synergy FM, Hamro FM, Radio Triveni, Radio Chitwan, Chitwan Online FM. Kalika music FM, and Kalika FM. The television stations Beso Channel, Avass TV, and Crystal TV also broadcast from Bharatpur.[22]
Narayangarh (Nepali: नारायणगढ) or Narayanghat (Nepali: नारायणघाट pronounced [naɾajʌɳɡʱaʈ], or [naɾajʌnɡʌɽ]) is an important trading area, which is situated in the centre of Bharatpur. The major neighbourhoods of Narayangarh are Shahid Chowk, Pulchowk, Kshetrapur, Belchowk, Hakimchowk and Milanchowk. Narayangarh is famous for Taas, a spicy fried goat-meat lunch dish served with bhujaorchiura. Narayangarh has extremely hot summers but very mild winters.
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