Country Nepal Municipality Siddharthanagar Postal code 32900 Local time Tuesday 7:10 AM Number of airports 1 | Development Region Western Incorporated 1967 Population 163,483 (2011) Area code 071 | |
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Siddhartha nagar kapivastu
Siddharthanagar (formerly Bhairahawa) municipality is headquarter of Rupandehi District on the Outer Terai plains of Nepal, 265 km (165 mi) west of Kathmandu Nepal's capital. Siddharthanagar is the administrative headquarters of Rupandehi District. It is known as "Gateway of Lumbini." Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha is 25 km to the west. Bhairahawa is under the administration of Siddharthanagar Nagarpalika (municipality) so often known as Siddharthanagar.
Contents
- Siddhartha nagar kapivastu
- Map of Siddharthanagar Nepal
- Etymology
- Climate
- Demographics
- Economy
- Airport
- Railway and taxi
- Hotels
- Highway
- Local transport
- Immigration office
- Non profit organisations
- Educational organizations
- Media
- Culture
- Cuisine
- Health
- Telecommunication
- Places of interest
- 2015 Nepal earthquake
- References
Map of Siddharthanagar, Nepal
Etymology
Bhairahawa was derived from the deity Bhairava a manifestation of Shiva. Siddharthanagar comes from the Buddha's given name "Siddhartha." Buddha was born near this city. Hence, the name Siddhartanagar was given by Komal Dutta Tiwari.
Climate
The highest temperature ever recorded in Siddharthanagar was 44.8 °C (112.6 °F) on the 7th June 1998, while the lowest temperature ever recorded was 2.0 °C (35.6 °F) on the 20th January 1971 .
Demographics
The population of Siddarthanagar in 2001 was 63,528. According to the 2011 census it was 163,483.
Awadhi and Bhojpuri are the languages spoken by the native inhabitants. Nepali is the national language, natively spoken by substantial numbers of who have moved down from the hill districts. The rate of immigration is increasing every year.
Economy
Siddharthnagar is a major trading city of Nepal.
There is a custom check point 5 km south near Indian border for the goods transport between India and Nepal.
Around Siddharthanagar, there are several small and large scale industries.
Bhairahawa Special Economic Zone was proposed to increase trade between Nepal and India. This facility is under construction. Government of Nepal has been encourage industries to establish in this zone.
Airport
Gautam Buddha Airport; 3 kilometers from the center—has daily flights to Kathmandu.It is being upgraded as a regional international airport.
Railway and taxi
There is no railway in this city. Only private taxis are operated in Bhairahawa city.
Hotels
There are some good hotels in Bhairahwa list as mentioned below:
- Hotel Nikesh Int'l (Siddharthanagar, Nepal)
- Hotel Shantanu (Siddhartha Hwy, Siddharthanagar 32900, Nepal)
- Hotel Yeti (Parasi Road, Siddharthanagar 32900, Nepal)
- Hotel Pawan International (Main Road, Siddharthanagar 32900, Nepal)
- Hotel Aakash (Siddhartha Hwy, Belahiya, Nepal)
- Hotel Lumbini International (Belahiya, Nepal)
- Hotel The White Lotus (Siddhartha Hwy, Siddharthanagar 32900, Nepal)
- Buddha Maya Garden - Lumbini (South Lumbini Block, MADHUWANI VDC WARD NO: 6, Nepal)
- Hotel Ananda Inn (Vishnupura Road, 32900, Nepal)
- Club Denovo (Kalikanagar-11, Butwal, Rupandehi,)
- Lumbini Hokke Hotel (Lumbini Development Trust, 32914, Nepal)
- Hotel Redsun (Balapur-Siddharthnagar)
Highway
Siddhartha Highway extends south to the Indian border at Sunauli and north through Butwal then into the hills through Tansen to Pokhara. In Butwal, this highway connects with the East-West Mahendra Rajmarg across the full expanse of the Nepalese Terai. There is regular long-distance bus and truck service to Kathmandu, Biratnagar, Birganj, Nepalganj, Pokhara and other cities in Nepal; also to Dehli, India via Gorakhpur and Sunauli taking 24–30 hours.
Local transport
Transportation options around the city and into surrounding areas include bus, minibus, unmetered taxicab and cycle rickshaw. There is regular bus service to Lumibini, Birthplace of Lord Buddha which lies in southern part of Siddharthanagar.
Immigration office
Border Crossing - Nepal has an open border where movement of Indian and Nepalese nationals concerned. There is a customs checkpoint for goods and third country nationals.
Non-profit organisations
There are several NGOs are working in Bhairahawa. Terai Development Forum is one working for healthy, social and economic status of female, children and poor community by using local resources and increasing capability for their services and justifiable accession to the resources. FSC Rupandehi (Farmers Service Committee, Rupandehi) is the only a Non-profit organisation working for Farmers Families Development in Rupandehi and also supporting to others district by developing Non-profit organisation. Actually, more than 75% of total population are depending on Agro occupation In Siddharthanagar municipality also. Samriddhi Foundation is one which is working in education and health sectors.
Educational organizations
Media
Siddharthanagar has two FM radio stations:
Culture
Hindus are in the majority, with a significant minority of Muslims and Buddhists associated with sites commemorating Gautama Buddha's life and relics. There is diversity in the culture as people from several part of country live here. Awadhi and Bhojpuri culture is native identity.
Cuisine
Awadhi cuisine is famous here. Foods like momo and panipuri are available street food. Sweets and desserts are quite popular. Besides stars restaurants, restaurants like Anchalpur Restaurant and party place, Bunu restaurant, Pawan misthan, Kasturi restaurant, Pizza king and saambala restaurants, Redsun Resort etc. are famous at budget rates.
Health
Telecommunication
Major mobile service providers:
For foreign citizens, document ID required - passport with valid visa. For Indian citizens - passport/Indian election card/Indian Embassy card.
Places of interest
2015 Nepal earthquake
The town shook in an earthquake on 25 April 2015. However, the town did not suffer much damage. 3,400 people that were evacuated from Nepal by the government of Uttar Pradesh reached the Bhairahawa border with India in 44 buses.