Shahidnagar Municipality

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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 is located in Nepal
Shahidnagar Municipality
Shahidnagar Municipality
Location in Nepal
Coordinates: 26°44′10″N 86°06′30″E / 26.73611°N 86.10833°E / 26.73611; 86.10833
Country   Nepal
ProvinceMadhesh Province
DistrictDhanusa District
Government
 • MayorDinesh Prasad Yadav
 • Deputy MayorSunita Kumari Singh (NC)
Area
 • Total57.37 km2 (22.15 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)
 • Total53,812
 • Density940/km2 (2,400/sq mi)
 • Religions
Hindu Muslim Christian
Languages
 • LocalMaithili, Tharu, Nepali
Time zoneUTC+5:45 (NST)
Postal Code
45600
Area code041
Websitehttp://www.shahidnagarmun.gov.np/

Wards

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Transport

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Roadways

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

Culture

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Religious sites

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

Festivals

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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

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  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.