Monday, July 16, 2012

Dahangadhi

Dhangadhi is a city in Far western Nepal bordering India. It is the capital of Kailali District in the Seti zone located in the Far Western Development Region of Nepal on the border of India. The city of Dhangadhi is one of the entry points into the country for people traveling from India. It was established in 2033 B.S and is divided into 14 wards.
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