Fun facts about Biratnagar
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Biratnagar was named in 1919 after the discovery of ruins of a palace believed to belong to King Virat.
Biratnagar
Nepal
Biratnagar is the capital and largest & fastest growing city of the easternmost Koshi Province, Nepal. The city had a population of 244,750 at the 2021 census. It is also the headquarters of the district of Morang.
From the “History” section
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Biratnagar is the administrative center of the Greater Birat Development Area, which aims to connect it with major nearby towns.
Biratnagar
Nepal
Biratnagar is the capital and largest & fastest growing city of the easternmost Koshi Province, Nepal. The city had a population of 244,750 at the 2021 census. It is also the headquarters of the district of Morang.
From the “Geography” section
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The highest temperature ever recorded in Biratnagar was 43.0 °C on 14 April 1992.
Biratnagar
Nepal
Biratnagar is the capital and largest & fastest growing city of the easternmost Koshi Province, Nepal. The city had a population of 244,750 at the 2021 census. It is also the headquarters of the district of Morang.
From the “Climate” section
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Biratnagar is known as the 'Gateway to Eastern Nepal' and is home to the first industry in Nepal, the Biratnagar Jute Mill.
Biratnagar
Nepal
Biratnagar is the capital and largest & fastest growing city of the easternmost Koshi Province, Nepal. The city had a population of 244,750 at the 2021 census. It is also the headquarters of the district of Morang.
From the “Economy” section
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The annual Biratnagar Music Festival is one of the largest music festivals in the whole Koshi Province.
Biratnagar
Nepal
Biratnagar is the capital and largest & fastest growing city of the easternmost Koshi Province, Nepal. The city had a population of 244,750 at the 2021 census. It is also the headquarters of the district of Morang.
From the “Events and festivals” section
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