Ramdhuni-Bhasi Explained

Ramdhuni
Official Name:List of cities in Nepal
Settlement Type:Municipality
Pushpin Map:Nepal
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Nepal
Coordinates:26.6667°N 98°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Nepal
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Type2:Zone
Subdivision Type3:District
Subdivision Name1:Eastern
Subdivision Name2:Koshi
Subdivision Name3:Sunsari
Established Title:Established
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Sankar laal Chaudhary (CPN-UML)
Leader Title1:Deputy Mayor
Leader Name1:Tara Thapa (CPN-UML)
Area Total Km2:91.69
Elevation M:185
Population Total:63,452[1]
Population As Of:Population [2021] – Census
Population Density Km2:692.0
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Local
Demographics1 Info1:Nepali, Tharu
Demographics1 Title2:Official
Demographics1 Info2:Nepali
Timezone:NST
Utc Offset:+5:45
Postal Code Type:Postal Code
Postal Code:56709
Area Code:025

Ramdhuni is a municipality located in the Sunsari district, Koshi Province of Eastern Nepal. It was established in 2014. Ramdhuni previously known as Jhumka Bazar. It is approximately 356km far from Kathmandu. This town lies in the middle of two famous cities Itahari and Inaruwa. Mahendra highway passes right through the heart of the town. Chatara Canal (Sunsari Morang Irrigation Project) originates all the way from Koshi River and flows through the town from north to south. This canal plays an important role in the agriculture of Sunsari and Morang district. Ramdhuni has a total area of 91.69 square kilometers. It has a population[1] of 63,452 of which 29,820 are males and 29,820 are females living in 11,491 individual houses.

Geography

Geographically, Ramdhuni is in the Terai region of Nepal. Its elevation is approximately 185m from the sea level. This means most of the part of town lies in a proper plain land. Chatara canal provides water to the irrigation system of the town and surrounding places.

Transportation

It is well connected by roads to the major cities of Nepal including the capital Kathmandu. The nearest airport is Biratnagar Airport which is approximately 30km from the town of Ramdhuni. Dharan, Itahari, Inaruwa and Biratnagar are some the nearest cities to Ramdhuni. Regular bus service is organised from Dharan, Biratnagar via Ramdhuni to the other major cities of Nepal.

Tourism

It is the gateway to some of the historical places of Sunsari District.It provides the easiest access to the devotees traveling to Chatara(also known as Parchin Haridwar), Barahkshetra Mandir(Baraha Temple), and Ramdhuni Temple.

Local Elections

Local Level Election 2079

Mayor/Chairperson!Party!Mayor/Chairperson!Number of Vote!Header text
Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist)Sankar laal chaudhary13,372 VoteElected
Nepali CongressSudip Adhikari11,405 VoteRunner up
Deputy Mayor/Chairperson!Party!Mayor/Chairperson!Number of Vote!Header text
Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist)Tara Thapa12,220 VoteElected
Nepali CongressAsha Kumari Chaudhary10,492 VoteRunner up
Ward president/Chairperson!Ward No!Party!Ward president/Chairperson!Number of Vote!Header text
1Nepali CongressMahesh Kumar Chaudhary1,204 VoteElected
2Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist)Ram Narayan Chaudhary1,619 VoteElected
3Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist)Budh Narayan Chaudhary1,577 VoteElected
4Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist)Kamal Karki1,610 VoteElected
5Nepali CongressLekhnath (Bhola) Bastola 1,913 VoteElected
6Nepali CongressShiva Shankar Rajdhami1,491 VoteElected
7Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist)Keshab Gautam1,885 VoteElected
8Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist)Surendra Singh Khawas1,200 VoteElected
9CPN (Unified Socialist)Ghan Shyam Chaudhary1,672 VoteElected

Notes and References

  1. "total population"https://www.citypopulation.de/php/nepal-mun-admin.php?adm2id=0612