Siddharthanagar

This article is about the Nepali town. For the district in Uttar Pradesh, see Siddharthnagar District.
Siddhārthanagar
सिद्धार्थनगर
Municipality
Siddhārthanagar

Location in Nepal

Coordinates: 27°30′N 83°27′E / 27.500°N 83.450°E / 27.500; 83.450Coordinates: 27°30′N 83°27′E / 27.500°N 83.450°E / 27.500; 83.450
Country    Nepal
Development Region Western
Zone Lumbini Zone
District Rupandehi District
Municipality Siddharthanagar
Incorporated 1967
Population (2011)
 • Total 63,483
Time zone Nepal Time (UTC+5:45)
Postal code 32900
Area code(s) 071
Website www.siddharthanagar.org.np

Siddharthanagar (formerly called Bhairahawa) is a municipality near the Indian border 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.

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

Winter temperatures in range from 9 to 23 °C (48 to 73 °F) up to 40 °C (104 °F) in summer. Monsoon rains usually begin in June and end in September.

Demographics

The population of Siddarthanagar in 2001 was 63,528.[1] 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. The major industries are:

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.

Transport

 Butwal
Taulihawa Parasi
   Bhairahawa  
Gorakhpur, India

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. There is a broad gauge branch of Indian Railways from Gorakhpur approaching the international border at Nautanwa.

Taxi travel from the border crossing at Sonauli to Gorakhpur takes about two hours. From Sonauli, Siddharthanagar is only 5 km. Total travel time is 12–18 hours from Dehli and 10–12 hours from Kolkata (Calcutta).

Hotels

There are some good hotels in Bhairahwa list as mentioned below:

  1. Hotel Nirvana (Siddharthanagar, Nepal)
  2. Hotel Shantanu (Siddhartha Hwy, Siddharthanagar 32900, Nepal)
  3. Hotel Yeti (Parasi Road, Siddharthanagar 32900, Nepal)
  4. Hotel Pawan (Main Road, Siddharthanagar 32900, Nepal)
  5. Hotel Aakash (Siddhartha Hwy, Belahiya, Nepal)
  6. Hotel Lumbini International (Belahiya, Nepal)
  7. Hotel The White Lotus (Siddhartha Hwy, Siddharthanagar 32900, Nepal)
  8. Buddha Maya Garden - Lumbini (South Lumbini Block, MADHUWANI VDC WARD NO: 6, Nepal)
  9. Hotel Ananda Inn (Vishnupura Road, 32900, Nepal)
  10. Club Denovo (Kalikanagar-11, Butwal, Rupandehi,)
  11. Lumbini Hokke Hotel (Lumbini Development Trust, 32914, Nepal)

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. 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, 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] 3,400 people that were evacuated from Nepal by the government of Uttar Pradesh reached the Bhairahawa border with India in 44 buses.[4][5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Nepal - City Population - Cities, Towns & Provinces - Tables & Maps
  2. ↑ http://www.meudihawa.weebly.com
  3. ↑ Fan, Christina (28 April 2015). "Nepalese students in WV worried about family, friends". wowktv.com. wowktv.com. Archived from the original on 1 May 2015. Retrieved 1 May 2015.
  4. ↑ "UP Govt Evacuates Nearly 7000 from Nepal". Outlookindia. Outlookindia. 30 April 2015. Archived from the original on 1 May 2015. Retrieved 1 May 2015.
  5. ↑ "Nepal earthquake: Now country grappling with post-disaster diseases; 7000 Indians rescued so far". Newsnation.in. Newsnation.in. 30 April 2015. Archived from the original on 1 May 2015. Retrieved 1 May 2015.

External links

Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Bhairahawa.
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