Dhangadhi
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| Dhangadhi धनगढी | |
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| — [Municipality (Nepal)] — | |
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  Dhangadhi | |
| Coordinates: 28°41′N 80°36′ECoordinates: 28°41′N 80°36′E | |
| Country |  Nepal |
| Zone | Seti Zone |
| District | Kailali District |
| Population (2001 Census) | |
| • Total | 67,447 |
| Time zone | Nepal Time (UTC+5:45) |
At the time of the 2001 Nepal census[1] it had a population of 67,447 residing in 11,738 individual households,[2] among which 12% belong to the Dalit caste, 36% are ethnic minorities and the remaining 52% compose of Brahmins, Kshetris and other castes.The annual population growth rate of Dhangadhi municipality is 5.16%. .The current population of Dhangadhi is now estimated to have crossed 1 lakh. It is the largest city (9th biggest city of Nepal by population[3][4]) in the Far-Western region of Nepal & has an area of 9,462.47 hectors.[5] The city is well connected with other major cities of Nepal and the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The city airport is located 10 km away from the administrative center, which is being extended so that to accommodate landing of Fokker 100. If extended, the airport will be second biggest in the country after TIA.Who choose this method of transport to reach the city will enjoy breathtaking views of the majestic Himalayas, the Churia Mountain Range and the beautiful landscapes of the fertile Terai region. Dhangadhi lies around 660 kilometers west of Kathmandu. Dhangadhi municipality covers an area of 95 km2 and shares its boundary with Belapur V.D.C in the north, Mohana River in the south, Khutiya River in the east and Geta V.D.C in the south.
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Services
Dhangadhi is the main business centre of the Seti Zone. Dhangadhi is the major business hub for Far Western Region of Nepal and is the major provider of education, health and employment opportunities in the west Nepal.
Dhangadhi Airport
[6] Dhangadhi Airport: The airport resides at an elevation of 690 feet (210 m) above mean sea level. It has one runway which is 1,524 metres (5,000 ft) in length. The date of the first service was December 26, 1964.This airport has recently been extended and black topped to be able to accommodate bigger planes.Border crossing
While India and Nepal have an open border with no restrictions on the movement of people on either side, there are 22 agreed transit and customs posts along the Nepal-India border for the purposes of trade. These are: 1. Pashupatinagar / Sukhiapokhari 2.Kakarbhitta / Naxalbari (Panitanki) 3. Bhadrapur / Galgalia 4. Biratnagar / Jogbani 5. Setobandha / Bhimnagar 6. Rajbiraj / Kunauli 7. Siraha, Janakpur / Jayanagar 8. Jaleswar / Bhitamore, Sursand 9. Malangawa / Sonbarsa 10. Gaur / Bairgania 11. Birganj / Raxaul 12. Bhairahawa / Nautanwa 13.Taulihawa / Khunwa 14. Krishnanagar / Barhni 15. Koilabas / Jarwa 16. Nepalgunj / Rupaidiha (Nepalgunj Road) 17. Rajapur / Katerniyaghat 18. Prithivipur / Sati (Kailali) / Tikonia 19. Dhangadhi / Gauriphanta 20. Mahendranagar / Banbasa 21. Mahakali / Jhulaghat (Pithoragarh) 22. Darchula/Dharchula.[7]There are six immigration points along the Indo Nepal border for the entry and exit of nationals from third countries. These are: Banbasa, Dhangadhi, Nepalganj, Bhairahawa (Sunauli), Birganj and Kakarbhita.[7]
Geta Eye Hospital
Geta Eye Hospital was founded in 1981 with the aim of Reducing the burden of blindness and visual impairment in Far Western Region of Nepal.
Places in Dhangadhi
Places to visit in Dhangadhi are Jokhar taal, Dhangadhi Park, Bandevi Temple, Laxmi Narayan Temple and Naina Devi Temple.Jokhar taal
Dhangadhi Park
This park is now called Dashratha-Bhim Park(formerly known as Birendra Aishwarya Park,named after late King & Queen of Nepal).
This temple is one of the oldest temples of the town and is centrally located,which makes it easily accessible from all parts of Dhangadhi.
Colleges in Dhangadhi
Kailali Multiple Campus is located in Dhangadhi, the headquarter of Seti Zone of Far Western Region of Nepal. The population of Kailali District largely comprises native Tharus and migrated people from different districts of Far Western Region and other parts of Nepal. Kailali District is one of the most backward districts of Nepal with little infrastructure base and a poor state of educational facilities which is evident from the fact that prior to the establishment of KMC in 1980, most of the students of this region had to go to Kathmandu or to India for further studies beyond SLC.The absence of educational opportunities after SLC created an urgent social demand for establishment of a campus in the district. The people of Kailali thus took the initiative for the establishment of a campus. Consequently, Kailali Commerce Campus, which was later renamed as Kailali Multiple Campus, was established in 1980 as an affiliated Campus of Tribhuvan University. At the request of the people of Kailali, the Government of Nepal granted 27 bighas of land in eastern part of Dhangadhi town where the Campus premises are located at present. Kailali Multiple Campus is thus a pioneer in providing quality education to the students across the nation,and has been offering management, Humanities, Arts and Science faculties. Kailali Campus has been an ideal abode of higher learning for hundreds of educational enthusiasts from within Nepal and more specifically from the Far western Region.Financial and other resources required for the establishment of the Campus were raised locally. Contribution to the Campus fund was made by business community, social workers, the Kailali District Development Committee, Dhangadhi Municipality, and other segments of the society also liberally donated for this purpose.
Sudur Paschimanchal Campus
Aishwarya Multiple Campus
Dhangadhi Engineering College was established in 2000 A.D.& has been conducting the bachelor level programs with affiliation to Pokhara University, Nepal. The programs currently offered are:Bachelor of Computer Engineering (B.E Computer), Bachelor of Computer Application (B.C.A) and Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A). And the college has also proposed to conduct Bachelor of Civil Engineering (B.E Civil) in the near future.
External links
- UN map of the municipalities of Kailali District
- Official website of ddc Kaialali
- Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal
- Official website of Kailali Multiple Campus
- Hotels in Dhangadhi
References
- ^ "Nepal Census 2001", Nepal's Village Development Committees (Digital Himalaya), retrieved 4 September 2012.
- ^ ^ http://errrp.org.np/document/study_report/Dhangadhi%20Vulnerability%20Profile.pdf
- ^ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nepal#cite_note-69
- ^ http://www.geonames.org/NP/largest-cities-in-nepal.html
- ^ http://www.mld.gov.np/municipalities/dhangadhi.htm
- ^ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhangadhi_Airport
- ^ a b "Nepal-India Open Border: Prospects, Problems and Challenges". Nepal Democracy. Retrieved 2012-01-02.
