Shahidnagar Municipality

Shahidnagar Municipality शहीदनगर नगरपालिका
Municipality
Municipality in Nepal
Shahidnagar Municipality Location in Nepal
Coordinates: 26°44′10″N 86°06′30″E
Country	Nepal
Province	Madhesh Province
District	Dhanusa District
Government
• Mayor	Dinesh Prasad Yadav
• Deputy Mayor	Sunita Kumari Singh (NC)
Area
• Total	57.37 km^2 (22.15 sq mi)
Population  (2021)
• Total	53,812
• Density	940/km^2 (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/

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 km^2 with a total population of 53,812 living in 11,124 households.[3] [4]

Wards

• Balabakhar (Ward No. 1)
• Chorakoyalpur (Ward No. 2)
• Yadukuha (Ward No. 3)
• Nannupatti (Ward No. 4)
• Pacharhwa (Ward No. 5)
• Harwada (Ward No. 6)
• Dhabauli (Ward No. 7)
• Nathpatti Bisarbhora (Ward No. 8)
• Gothakoyalpur (Ward No. 9)[5]

Transport

Roadways

Frequent bus services operate between Shahidnagar Municipality Wards Village and Nepalese cities. Nowadays, electric rickshaws are is Frequent Use.

Culture

Religious sites

There are several Hindu Temples and Masjid located in this Municipality.

Festivals

Major religious celebrations include the Hindu festivals Dipawali, and Vijayadashami, followed by Chhath Puja, which is celebrated six days after Diwali and Makar Sankranti.

References

1. "Sub-Metropolitan city and Municipalities of Dhanusha District". Retrieved 8 July 2024.
2. "PM formally announces 744 local units operational". My Republica. Archived from the original on 13 August 2018. Retrieved 13 August 2018.
3. "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.
4. "Census of Nepal 2021" (PDF). Retrieved 8 July 2024.
5. "Wards Map of Shahidnagar Muncipality". Retrieved 8 July 2024.