Dhanusa District
| Dhanusha धनुषा |
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| District | |
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| Country | Nepal |
| Region | Central (Madhyamanchal) |
| Zone | Janakpur |
| Headquarters | Janakpur |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,180 km2 (460 sq mi) |
| Population (2011[1]) | |
| • Total | 654,777 |
| • Density | 550/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | NPT (UTC+5:45) |
| Main language(s) | Maithali (85%) Nepali (4.4%) |
| Website | ddcdhanusha |
Dhanusha District, alternatively Dhanusha District, (Nepali: धनुषा जिल्ला <phonos file="Dhanusha.ogg">Listen</phonos>, a part of Janakpur Zone, is one of the seventy-five districts of Nepal.[2] The district, with Janakpur as its district headquarters, covers an area of 1,180 km² and has a population (2011) of 754,777.[1]
During the elections in April 2008, the district was divided in seven constituencies. It is also the home district of the first president of Nepal, Dr. Ram Baran Yadav, who contested and won the elections from constituency 5. As a political center of the region, it has prominent leaders like Bimalendra Nidhi from the Nepali Congress, Anand yadav (Gangaram yadav) from the CPN-UML, and Matrika Yadav from the CPN-Maoist.
The most common language spoken in Dhanusa is Maithali.
Among the major places to visit in Dhanusa are its famous temples and lakes, mostly situated in Janakpur. These include the Janaki Temple, Dhanusadham where according to Hindu mythology a part of Shiva's bow that Lord Ram broke is said to have fallen, and the Vivah Mandap where it is believed Ram and Sita were married. A beautiful Mithila Women's Art Center is also a major tourist attraction.
Dhanusha district has an airport and the only Railway System of Nepal is also situated here which connects Janakpurdham with an Indian town, Jayanagar. It has several good hotels like Hotel Rama, Hotel Sita Palace including the starred hotel Hotel Welcome.[3] It also has the Janakpur Zonal Hospital and several private hospitals.
Geography and Climate
| Climate Zone[4] | Elevation Range | % of Area |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Tropical | below 300 meters (1,000 ft) | 92.5% |
| Upper Tropical | 300 to 1,000 meters 1,000 to 3,300 ft. |
7.5% |
Municipalities and VDC/s
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- Andupatti
- Aurahi
- Bafai
- Bagchaura
- Baheda Bala
- Bahuarba
- Balabakhar
- Balaha Kathal
- Balaha Saghara
- Ballagoth
- Baniniya
- Baramajhiya
- Basahiya
- Basbitti
- Bateshwar
- Bega Shivapur
- Begadawar
- Bharatpur
- Bhuchakrapur
- Bhutahi Paterwa
- Bindhi
- Bisarbhora
- Chakkar
- Chhireshwarnath Municipality
- Chora Koilpur
- Debadiha
- Deuri Parbaha
- Devpura Rupetha
- Dhabouli
- Dhalkebar
- Dhanauji
- Dhanusadham Municipality
- Dubarikot Hathalekha
- Duhabi
- Ekarahi
- Ghodghans
- Giddha
- Godar
- Gopalpur
- Goth Kohelpur
- Hansapur Kathpula
- Harine
- Hathipur Harbara
- Inarwa
- Itaharwa
- Jhatiyahi
- Jhojhi Kataiya
- Kachuri Thera
- Kajara Ramaul
- Kanakpatti
- Khajuri Chanha
- Khariyani
- Kurtha
- Labatoli
- Lagmamdha Guthi
- Lakhauri
- Lakkad
- Laksminibas
- Laksmipur Bagewa
- Lohana Bahbangama
- Machijhitakaiya
- Mahuwa (Pra. Ko)
- Mahuwa (Pra. Khe)
- Makhanaha
- Manshingpatti
- Mithileshwar Nikash
- Mithileshwar Mauwahi
- Mithila Municipality
- Mukhiyapatti Mushargiya
- Nagarain
- Nakatajhich
- Nauwakhor Prashahi
- Nunpatti
- Pachaharwa
- Papikleshwar
- Patanuka
- Paterwa
- Paudeshwar
- Phulgama
- Puspalpur
- Raghunathpur
- Rampur Birta
- Sabela
- Sapahi
- Satosar
- Shantipur
- Siddha
- Singyahi Maidan
- Sinurjoda
- Sonigama
- Suga Madhukarahi
- Suganikash
- Tarapatti Sirsiya
- Thadi Jhijha
- Thilla Yaduwa
- Tulsi Chauda
- Tulsiyahi Nikas
- Tulsiyani Jabdi
- Yadukush
References
External links
- Dhanusa District map at Digital Himalaya
- (via Nepal Maps)
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