Fun facts about Bharatpur
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In March 2017, Bharatpur was declared a metropolitan city after merging with Narayani Municipality, Chitrawan Municipality, and Kabilas Village.
Bharatpur
Nepal
Bharatpur is a metropolitan city in south central Nepal. It is the third most populous city of Nepal after Kathmandu and Pokhara with 369,268 inhabitants in 2021. It is also the second largest metropolitan city in Nepal by area. It is the district headquarter of the Chitwan District.
From the “Geography” section
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At the time of the 2021 Nepal census, 83.6% of Bharatpur's population identified as Hindu.
Bharatpur
Nepal
Bharatpur is a metropolitan city in south central Nepal. It is the third most populous city of Nepal after Kathmandu and Pokhara with 369,268 inhabitants in 2021. It is also the second largest metropolitan city in Nepal by area. It is the district headquarter of the Chitwan District.
From the “Demographics” section
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Bishazari Tal, meaning 'Lake twenty thousand', serves as a bird watching center and houses many crocodiles.
Bharatpur
Nepal
Bharatpur is a metropolitan city in south central Nepal. It is the third most populous city of Nepal after Kathmandu and Pokhara with 369,268 inhabitants in 2021. It is also the second largest metropolitan city in Nepal by area. It is the district headquarter of the Chitwan District.
From the “Tourist attractions” section
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Barkati Jame Masjid, established in 1955, is the oldest mosque in Chitwan District and one of the largest in Nepal.
Bharatpur
Nepal
Bharatpur is a metropolitan city in south central Nepal. It is the third most populous city of Nepal after Kathmandu and Pokhara with 369,268 inhabitants in 2021. It is also the second largest metropolitan city in Nepal by area. It is the district headquarter of the Chitwan District.
From the “Religious and cultural landmarks” section
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Bharatpur is the only city in Nepal that has two operating airports: Bharatpur Airport and Meghauli Airport.
Bharatpur
Nepal
Bharatpur is a metropolitan city in south central Nepal. It is the third most populous city of Nepal after Kathmandu and Pokhara with 369,268 inhabitants in 2021. It is also the second largest metropolitan city in Nepal by area. It is the district headquarter of the Chitwan District.
From the “Transportation” section
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