Fun facts about Butwal
5 facts - tap any card to flip it and learn more.
Fossils of ancient hominoids Ramapithecus, including a 10.1-million-year-old tooth, were found near the Tinau River in Butwal.
Butwal
Nepal
Butwal, officially Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City, previously known as Khasyauli, is a sub-metropolitan city and economic hub in Lumbini Province in West Nepal. As of 2021, Butwal has a city population of 195,054.
From the “History” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Mithunkunwar9 · CC BY-SA 4.0
The largest single caste in Butwal is Hill Brahman, making up 30% of the population.
Butwal
Nepal
Butwal, officially Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City, previously known as Khasyauli, is a sub-metropolitan city and economic hub in Lumbini Province in West Nepal. As of 2021, Butwal has a city population of 195,054.
From the “Demographics” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Mithunkunwar9 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Butwal has the second largest vegetable market in Nepal, known as Butwal Sabji Mandi.
Butwal
Nepal
Butwal, officially Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City, previously known as Khasyauli, is a sub-metropolitan city and economic hub in Lumbini Province in West Nepal. As of 2021, Butwal has a city population of 195,054.
From the “Economy” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Mithunkunwar9 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Butwal is home to Lumbini Provincial Hospital, one of the oldest hospitals in the region, established in 1963–1964.
Butwal
Nepal
Butwal, officially Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City, previously known as Khasyauli, is a sub-metropolitan city and economic hub in Lumbini Province in West Nepal. As of 2021, Butwal has a city population of 195,054.
From the “Health” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Mithunkunwar9 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Butwal dominates other cities in Nepal in terms of the number of bus services available.
Butwal
Nepal
Butwal, officially Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City, previously known as Khasyauli, is a sub-metropolitan city and economic hub in Lumbini Province in West Nepal. As of 2021, Butwal has a city population of 195,054.
From the “Transport” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Mithunkunwar9 · CC BY-SA 4.0