Fun facts about Dharan
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Dharan served as the capital of the Morang Kingdom, a Limbu-ruled state.
Dharan
Nepal
Dharan is a sub-metropolitan city in Sunsari District of Koshi Province, in eastern Nepal, which was established as a fourth municipality in the Kingdom in 1958. It is the third most populous city in eastern Nepal after Biratnagar and Itahari. The Nepali word "dharan" means a saw pit.
From the “History” section
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The largest single caste/ethnic group in Dharan is Rai, making up 19.4% of the population.
Dharan
Nepal
Dharan is a sub-metropolitan city in Sunsari District of Koshi Province, in eastern Nepal, which was established as a fourth municipality in the Kingdom in 1958. It is the third most populous city in eastern Nepal after Biratnagar and Itahari. The Nepali word "dharan" means a saw pit.
From the “Demographics” section
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A study in 2016 found that 100% of tap water samples in Dharan were contaminated with heterotrophic bacteria.
Dharan
Nepal
Dharan is a sub-metropolitan city in Sunsari District of Koshi Province, in eastern Nepal, which was established as a fourth municipality in the Kingdom in 1958. It is the third most populous city in eastern Nepal after Biratnagar and Itahari. The Nepali word "dharan" means a saw pit.
From the “Environment” section
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Dharan has 11 local newspapers, including The Blast Times and The Morning Times.
Dharan
Nepal
Dharan is a sub-metropolitan city in Sunsari District of Koshi Province, in eastern Nepal, which was established as a fourth municipality in the Kingdom in 1958. It is the third most populous city in eastern Nepal after Biratnagar and Itahari. The Nepali word "dharan" means a saw pit.
From the “Media and communication” section
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Hari Nath Bastola is a notable politician from Dharan.
Dharan
Nepal
Dharan is a sub-metropolitan city in Sunsari District of Koshi Province, in eastern Nepal, which was established as a fourth municipality in the Kingdom in 1958. It is the third most populous city in eastern Nepal after Biratnagar and Itahari. The Nepali word "dharan" means a saw pit.
From the “Notable people” section
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