Maisthan
Former Village Development Committee in Madhesh Province, Nepal
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Maisthan (माइस्थान) is a settlement in Ward No. 5 of Bardibas Municipality, located in Mahottari District of Madhesh Province, Nepal. It was formerly a separate village development committee (VDC) before being integrated into Bardibas Municipality during the 2015 administrative restructuring.
Maisthan
माइस्थान | |
|---|---|
  Maisthan Location in Nepal | |
| Coordinates: 27.06°N 85.85°E | |
| Country |  Nepal |
| Province | Madhesh Province |
| District | Mahottari District |
| Part of | Bardibas Municipality |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 5,689 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:45 (Nepal Time) |
Maisthan is home to the historic and culturally significant Panchadhura Maisthan Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is a major religious site in the area and draws many devotees, especially during festivals like Maha Shivaratri.
According to the 2021 Nepal census, Ward No. 5, which includes Maisthan, has a population of 5,689.[1]
