Bardibas

बर्दिबास नगरपालिका
बर्दिबास
Municipality
A view of Bardibas Bazar
A view of Bardibas Bazar
बर्दिबास नगरपालिका is located in Madhesh Province
बर्दिबास नगरपालिका
बर्दिबास नगरपालिका
बर्दिबास नगरपालिका is located in Nepal
बर्दिबास नगरपालिका
बर्दिबास नगरपालिका
Coordinates: 26°59′N 85°54′E / 26.98°N 85.90°E / 26.98; 85.90
Country   Nepal
ProvinceMadhesh
DistrictMahottari
Established2 December 2014
Incorporated (VDC)Bardibas, Gauribas, Kisan Nagar, Maisthan, Hathilet, Pashupatinagar, Khayarmara Mahottari and Bijayalpura
Incorporated (date)10 March 2017
No. of Wards14
Government
 • TypeMayor–council
 • BodyBardibas Municipality
 • MayorPrahlad Chhetri (Congress)
 • Deputy MayorTara Devi (Congress)
Area
 • Total
315.57 km2 (121.84 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total
68,353
 • Density220/km2 (560/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+05:45 (NPT)
Telephone Code044
Websitebardibasmun.gov.np
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Bardibas (Maithili: बर्दिबास) is a municipal area and a town located in Mahottari District of Nepal that connects the Kathmandu Valley with Madhesh Province and extends the connection to Koshi Province. It is located at latitude: 26°54'6.84" to 27°08'46.90" and longitude: 85°47'42.67" to 85°56'42.97" along the East West Highway, at the foothills of the Chure Range. The municipality is surrounded by Dhalkebar of Mithila Municipality, Dhanusha District in the East and Ishworpur municipality of Sarlahi District in the West, Kamalamai municipality of Sindhuli District, Bagmati Province falls in the North and Bhangaha, Aurahi and Gaushala municipalities are located in the South.[2]

Etymology

The municipality named "Bardibas" after Bardibas VDC. According to the Bardibas municipality website: Longtime ago people of surrounding villages used to take rest near Bardibas area with their cattle cart, when they used to bring wooden logs from the forest of Chure foothills. "Bardibas is derived from the word 'Bardiwa' which means cattles in Maithili language and bas which means shelter in Tharu language. The foremost settlers of Maithil and Tharu groups of Bhangaha named the place.

Geography

Bardibas is located at the foothills of the Chure range at a location of 26.98°N 85.90°E. It comprises Chure region and Outer Terai.[3][4][5] Bardibas Municipality straddles the Chure hill range in the Mahottari district. Ratu river, which originates from Chure hills lies east to Bardibas.[6][7][8][9] It spreads to 18 kilometres east-west and 30 kilometres on north-south along the East-West highway.[10]

Himal, Pahad & Terai seen from Bardibas

Demography

Total population of the municipality in 2011 Nepal census) had 66354 and total area of the municipality is 315.57 square kilometres (121.84 sq mi). In 2021 census the population of Bardibas increased to 68353.[11] The municipality is divided into total 14 wards.[2][12]

The municipality was established on 2 December 2014 merging the then four VDCs of Bardibas, Maisthan, Gauribas and Kisan Nagar.[13][2]

In 2015, when Government of Nepal decided to dissolve the old thousands of VDCs and declare new 753 local level body[14] then four more VDCs were merged with this municipality, those municipalities were: Hathilet, Pashupatinagar, Khayamara and Bijayalpura.[2]

The municipality was established in 2014 merging the old VDCs, so area and population of the municipality were calculated according to the 2011 Nepal census, as follows:

VDCs Area (km2) Population (2011)
Bardibas (VDC) 171.19 12584
Gauribas 6321
Kisan Nagar 8121
Maisthan 20022
Hathilet 27.78 5316
Pashupatinagar 7.46 4941
KhayaMara 93.12 8719
Bijayalpura 11.91 8188
Bardibas (Municipality) 315.57 76354

Culture

Bardibas is a melting pot of diverse cultures, with people from different ethnic backgrounds living harmoniously.The city celebrates various festivals, including Dashain, Tihar, Chhath, Maghi with great enthusiasm. Festivals and Cultural events are commonly celebrated.[15] Bardibas Mahotsav is organised every year for community entertainment, business & tourism promotion.[3]

Education

Janata Secondary School, Gauridanda, Bardibas

Media

The local media of Bardibas primarily consists of several community radio stations[20] such as Radio Nepal Bardibas 103 MHz, Radio Bardibas 94 MHz, Radio Sungava 104.6 MHz and Radio Darpan 88.4 MHz, some print newspapers and online newsportals.

Places of Interest

  • Chure Range:[21][22] The Chure Range is home to various wildlife and natural beauty, offering opportunities for ecotourism. Initiatives could be developed in Bardibas to promote trekking and nature tours in the nearby hills.
  • Panchadhura Mai Temple[23]
  • Tuteshwor Mahadev Temple[24]
  • Giddabas
  • Siddagufa
  • Rai Mandal Temple
  • Green Park[25]
  • Parewapakha
  • Bardibas Fun Park
  • Bardibas Hatbazar
Tuteshwornath Temple
Panchadhuramai Temple, Bardibas
Indreshwar Mahadev Temple, Raimandal
Gauridanda

Health

  • Bardibas Hospital[26]
  • Bardibas Jansewa Hospital
  • Pinnacle Hospital
  • Field Hospital, Bardibas[27]
  • Bardibas Medical College (Proposed)[28][29]
Bardibas Hospital
Field Hospital in Bardibas

Transportation

Bardibas serves as a junction point of the east-west Mahendra Highway and BP Highway. The BP Highway connects Bardibas with the capital city Kathmandu through Sindhuli, Khurkot, Nepalthok and Dhulikhel.[30]

Municipality Transport Master Plan (MTMP), Bardibas is prepared for assessing and planning the present road and transport infrastructures and facilities within the Municipality and its surrounding.In total there are roads of length 456.95 Km within the Municipality including feeder roads and National Highway, either in planned or existing condition.[31]

It has a charging station for EV transport as well.[32] Indo-Nepal crossborder railway namely Bardibas-Jaynagar Railway connecting Jaynagar to Bardibas is underconstruction.[33][34] Similarly, Bardibas-Simara Railway is being constructed as the part of East-West Mechi Mahakali Railway.[35] The nearest airport, Janakpur airport is 37 km away lying southeast from Bardibas. Indo-Nepal Border namely Samsi-Kanhawa Border is 27 km in distance to south from Bardibas. Can be a sub metropolitan city in near future.

Development

Bardibas Municipality is identified as one of the best regions for the agricultural operations and also Bardibas has been developed as the center point connected by several highways which leads to the easy access to market and other facilities. The climatic conditions in Bardibas is also very suitable for the increased productions of tropical and sub-tropical crops. Due to such reasons, Bardibas carries immense possibility of development and prosperity through agricultural sector. Also, Municipality is working with the aim of enhancing the identity of Bardibas, promoting domestic tourism and helping in the institutional development of business.[36][37] Being nearest town to Janakpur, a hindu religious pilgrimage, Bardibas has been a stopover for tourists or pilgrimages visiting Janakpur.

See also

References

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  2. ^ a b c d "नगर परिचय". Bardibas Municipality. Retrieved 25 February 2020.
  3. ^ a b Baral, Sunita. "A Bardibas settlement struggles with water shortages as sources dry up".
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  6. ^ "The Ratu River Expedition".
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  11. ^ "Preliminary Report of National Population 2021". Central Bureau Statistics, Nepal. 27 January 2022. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
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  13. ^ "Government announced 61 municipalities". www.kathmandupost.ekantipur.com. 3 December 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
  14. ^ "New local level structure comes into effect from today". www.thehimalayantimes.com. The Himalayan Times. 10 March 2017. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
  15. ^ "Bardibas Street Food Festival offering varieties of cuisines to visitors". Radio Nepal. Retrieved 2024-09-14.
  16. ^ "College of Natural Resource Management, Bardibas, Mahottari". www.afu.edu.np. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
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  18. ^ nirmallama. "Home". Nirmal Lama Polytechnic Institute. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
  19. ^ Bardibas, Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya. "Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya, Bardibas". Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya, Bardibas. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
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  27. ^ "सेनाले बर्दिवासमा निर्माण गर्यो फिल्ड अस्पताल,गैर सैनिकलाई समेत सेवा उपलब्ध गराउने योजना". Kathmandu Pati. Retrieved 2024-09-18.
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