Shahidnagar Municipality
Municipality in Madhesh Province, Nepal
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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 Location in Nepal | |
| Coordinates: 26°44′10″N 86°06′30″E | |
| Country |  Nepal |
| Province | Madhesh Province |
| District | Dhanusa District |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Dinesh Prasad Yadav |
| • Deputy Mayor | Sunita Kumari Singh (NC) |
| Area | |
• Total | 57.37 km2 (22.15 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 53,812 |
| • Density | 938.0/km2 (2,429/sq mi) |
| • Religions | Hindu Muslim Christian |
| Languages | |
| • Local | Maithili, Tharu, Nepali |
| Time zone | UTC+5:45 (NST) |
| Postal Code | 45600 |
| Area code | 041 |
| Website | https://www.shahidnagarmun.gov.np/ |
Wards
Transport
Roadways
Frequent bus services operate between Shahidnagar Municipality Wards Village and Nepalese cities. Nowadays, electric rickshaws are in frequent use.
Culture
Religious sites
There are several Hindu Temples and Masjid located in this municipality.[citation needed]
Festivals
Major religious celebrations include the Hindu festivals Dipawali, and Vijayadashami, followed by Chhath Puja, which is celebrated six days after Diwali and Makar Sankranti.[citation needed]
