Biratnagar

Biratnagar
Biratnagar (Nepali: विराटनगर) is a sub-metropolitan region and the fourth biggest city of Nepal after Kathmandu, Pokhara and Patan. Biratnagar is the modern capital of Nepal and has an aggregate region of 22.58 mi² (58.48 km²). Its land area is 26°28'60"N 87°16'60"E.[2] The city is situated in Morang District in the Kosi Zone of eastern Nepal. It lies 399 km east of Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, and 6 km north of the outskirt of the Indian condition of Bihar.Biratnagar is additionally known for second capital of Nepal.

Substance

1 History

2 Demography

3 Climate

4 Transport

5 Tourism

6 Religious passage

7 Politics

8 Education

9 Hospitals

10 Economy, exchange and trade

11 Art and writing

12 Recreation and diversion

13 Television and radio

14 Print and online media

15 Sports offices

16 Notable inhabitants

17 See too

18 References

19 External connections

History

The old name of Biratnagar was Gograha Bazaar. In 1914 AD, Colonel Jit Bahadur Khatri, the area representative, established the frameworks of advanced Biratnagar by moving the healing center, post office, prison and the traditions, land registry, ranger service and inspector workplaces to Gograha Bazaar from Rangeli, the region capital of Morang at the time.[3] Biratnagar got its present name in 1919 AD from Keshar Shamsher Rana after objects of recorded significance, accepted to be of King Virata's chance, were found in the place.[3] The district is accepted to be a part of the kingdom of Virata, specified in the Mahabharata. The remains of the castle alongside stone cut instruments, icons, and family unit items can be seen ensured in the southern piece of Biratnagar, near the outskirt. In Nepali birat implies tremendous and nagar implies city.

On March 4, 1947, the main hostile to Rana development in Nepali soil occurred in Biratnagar as the Biratnagar jute factory strike under the authority of Girija Prasad Koirala alongside Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala. At that point after it started a countrywide against Rana exhibition that at long last prompted the abolishment of Rana principle in Nepal.

Demography

As indicated by 2011 CBS statistics information, Biratnagar's populace was 201.125. It is the fourth biggest city in Nepal after Kathmandu(975.453), Pokhara(255.465) and Patan(220.802). It is the central command of Morang region. A great many people take after Hinduism took after by Islam, Jainism, Kirat, and Christianity. The principle dialect is Nepali and Maithili (in spite of the fact that the nearby vernacular of Maithili contrasts from what is talked assist west). English is surely knew by the informed mass.

Biratnagar is arranged inside of a standout amongst the most ethnically differing areas of Nepal, and the provincial hinterland is home to a different cross segment groups.

Climate

The most noteworthy temperature ever recorded in Biratnagar was 42.0 °C (107.6 °F) on the fourteenth April 1992, while the least temperature ever recorded was 0.0 °C (32.0 °F) on November and December 1970 .

Atmosphere information for Biratnagar Airport (1981-2010)

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year

Normal high °C (°F) 22.7

(72.9) 26.1

(79) 30.9

(87.6) 33.9

(93) 33.3

(91.9) 32.9

(91.2) 32.1

(89.8) 32.5

(90.5) 32.1

(89.8) 31.6

(88.9) 29.3

(84.7) 25.4

(77.7) 30.2

(86.4)

Day by day mean °C (°F) 15.8

(60.4) 18.6

(65.5) 23.3

(73.9) 27.1

(80.8) 28.3

(82.9) 29.0

(84.2) 28.8

(83.8) 29.2

(84.6) 28.4

(83.1) 26.4

(79.5) 22.3

(72.1) 18.0

(64.4) 24.6

(76.3)

Normal low °C (°F) 9.0

(48.2) 11.1

(52) 15.6

(60.1) 20.4

(68.7) 23.3

(73.9) 25.2

(77.4) 25.6

(78.1) 25.8

(78.4) 24.7

(76.5) 21.1

(70) 15.3

(59.5) 10.5

(50.9) 19.0

(66.2)

Normal precipitation mm (inches) 11.7

(0.461) 13.2

(0.52) 13.2

(0.52) 53.1

(2.091) 186.0

(7.323) 302.4

(11.906) 530.8

(20.898) 378.3

(14.894) 298.8

(11.764) 91.8

(3.614) 5.9

(0.232) 6.6

(0.26) 1,891.8

(74.483)

Source: Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (Nepal)[6]

Transport

Air: Biratnagar Airport has continuous flights to Kathmandu and different airplane terminals inside Nepal. It is the local center for the eastern part of the nation.

Street: Biratnagar is about 500 kilometers (310 mi) by street from Kathmandu. It is likewise all around associated with different parts of the nation by transport administrations.

Cross-fringe: Biratnagar is 7 kilometers (4 mi) north of Nepal's southern outskirt with Bihar state, India. The intersection has a traditions checkpoint for merchandise. Indian and Nepalese nationals cross uninhibitedly. Jogbani town in Araria District is on the Indian side, where a rail line closes. There are immediate trains from that point to Katihar, Kolkata and New Delhi. A rail augmentation to Biratnagar has been proposed and reviewed.

Intracity: Cycle, rickshaws, and taxis serve the downtown area. Auto rickshaws (Tempos) are accessible for more separations outside the inside. City safari or electric rickshaws are the most utilized transportation here, which interfaces all piece of Biratnagar and is extremely shabby.

Tourism

Biratnagar is an incredible center point to investigate the fascinating spots in eastern Nepal like Ilam. There are numerous things to do in the city. One can walk around the remarkable business sector that is along a straight street which then branches out into littler avenues, where one can appreciate the road nourishment. Various brilliant haat bazaars (week by week markets) are held every week in various parts of the town, where ranchers from the rustic hinterland set up slows down to exchange agrarian produce, flavors and crafted works.

There are a few patio nurseries, sanctuaries and spots of religious significance in Biratnagar. Gopal garden, situated close Hathkhola and Hridreyandra Bal Udhhyan close Thulo Mill are two fundamental patio nurseries. Sanctuaries have been the gem of Biratnagar. They are brightened in energetic approaches to make them alluring. The site of the remaining parts of King Birat's royal residence and a neighborhood individuals' presentations of items found amid uncovering there can be a spot to visit. Other than all, Biratnagar is famous for individuals of the eastern locale for shopping.

Biratnagar is perfect as a center point for venture arranges in Eastern Nepal. The Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve renowned for its natural life, particularly for winged animal watching aficionados, is a unimportant hour and a half drive from the city. It is likewise home to the jeopardized wild bison called "Arna" in Nepali.

The biggest rhododendron woods of Tinjure, Milke and Jaljale can be come to in around 3–4 hours. Picturesque treks with perspectives of Mt. Makalu and Kanchenjunga can be begun from the residential communities of Basantapur or Tumlingtar.

The lovely tea greenhouses of Ilam are only 4 hours' head out. Somewhere else of hobby is the uneven locale of Dhankuta with its orange plantations.

Another delightful area close Biratnagar is Dharan (50 km from the north of Biratnagar) which is 1.5 hour's adventure by transport. The spot is well known for Dantakali Temple, Pindeshwar Temple, Budha Subba Temple and Panch Kanya and is encompassed with slopes and Bhedetar is a celebrated perspective.

Religious fare

Biratnagar is similarly well known for its dauntless celebration festivity. In Dashain, Nepal's greatest celebration, an extensive number of individuals including youthful persons visit the Kali Mandir, a sanctuary that lies in the heart of the town. Additionally acclaimed is Tihar, celebration of lights, when the inhabitants line their homes with Diyo (an earthen oil light), candles and enhancing electrical lights amid the two days of festivity and there is embellishment in the primary street which incorporates utilization of Banana tree and Bamboo in all shops. Sparklers are banned in Nepal and are entirely restricted to use amid Tihar yet pirating it amid Tihar is exceptionally prominent.

Krishna Janmashtami (Krishna's birthday) is a celebration that is intensely celebrated in Biratnagar. A huge number of individuals accumulate on the second day of Krishna Ashtami to pull the Holy Cart (Rath) which circumvents the city the length of which is roughly 8 km. This occasion is termed as the Rath Yatra (the Cart Journey). It is the second biggest Krishna rath yatra on the planet after the Puri rath yatra held in Puri, Orissa, India. Activity will be ended for five to six hours on that day. It is trusted that the Holy Cart (Rath) was driven by Lord Krishna. Along these lines, individuals keep a youthful tyke in the Holy Cart as an image of Krishna and draw the truck with bliss to commend the Lord Krishna's birthday. The Rath is enormous and overwhelming and needs many persons to move it. Generally the enlisted people of Nepal Army are selected to pull the substantial truck. It has a motor to run if required to move quick. It has brakes to stop it as it needs to stop at numerous spots to permit individuals to revere the Lord. A few individuals remain focused of the Rath to disperse prasad (sacred natural products) to individuals. The Holy Cart will be trailed by numerous littler trucks which are pulled by bulls. Individuals in the littler trucks play the music and sing songs with delight and satisfaction. It is the most critical celebration for the general population of Biratnagar. Along these lines, every one of the schools and workplaces close after 1 p.m. to let the devotees and observers go to the Rath Yatra (the Cart Journey).

Chhath (Devanagari: छठ, छठी, छठ पर्व, छठ पुजा, डाला छठ, डाला पुजा, सुर्य षष्ठी) is an imperative celebration for Madheshi and Bihari Hindus these days saw by all the Hindu groups. It is the main Vedic celebration devoted to the Sun God, Surya and Chhathi Maiya (old Vedic Goddess Usha) is additionally celebrated in Biratnagar. The Chhath Puja is performed with a specific end goal to express gratitude toward Surya (the sun) for maintaining life on earth and to ask for the conceding of specific wishes in the bank of streams and lakes.

On the pooja day, they gather foods grown from the ground thekwa (sweet made of wheat) with awesome admiration to Surya (the sun). A few individuals quick from two days earlier of pooja and break their quick by drinking water after the custom is over. Chhath is thought to be exceptionally unadulterated and the pooja is performed with unbounded admiration to Surya, the Sun. The perspective of Chhath can be seen in Singhiya River and Keshalia River in Biratnagar.