Butwal

Fossils of ancient hominoids Ramapithecus, including a 10.1-million-year-old tooth, were found near the Tinau River in Butwal.

The largest single caste in Butwal is Hill Brahman, making up 30% of the population.

Butwal has the second largest vegetable market in Nepal, known as Butwal Sabji Mandi.

Butwal is home to Lumbini Provincial Hospital, one of the oldest hospitals in the region, established in 1963–1964.

Butwal dominates other cities in Nepal in terms of the number of bus services available.