Rupandehi District a part of Province No. 5, is one of the seventy-seven districts of Nepal covers an area of 1,360 km². The district headquarter is Siddharthanagar. As per the national census 2011, the population of Rupandehi was 880,196.
Etymology
Rupandehi is named after Rupadevi, the queen of King Suddhodana.
History
Lumbini, birthplace of Lord Buddha, lies in Rupandehi district. Devdaha, the birthplace of Mayadevi (mother of Lord Buddha) also lies in Rupandehi district.
Demographics
At the time of 2011 A.D National population and Housing census 2011 was reported that total population of Rupandehi district was 880,196 . and Male=432,193 and Female=448,003 and total household was 163,916 . Data Source: Central bureau of statistics Kathmandu, government of Nepal .
Residents are mainly Magars and Tharus. In some southern villages there are a few Bhojpuris.
Geography
The district lies on the southern and western part of Nepal. On the East it shares border with Nawalparasi District, on West with Kapilvastu District, on North with Palpa District and on South with India.The elevation of the district lies between 100m to 1229m from sea level. The total area of the district is 1,360 km² with 16.1% in Churia Range and rest in the Terai region.
Major Rivers
Rupandehi has many rivers all of which flow from Northern mountains towards south into India.
- Tinau River
- Kothi River
- Sukhaira River
- Bagela River
- Rohini River
- Kanchan River
- Kacharar River
- Koili River
- Danav River
- Danda River
- Ghodaha
- Khadawa
Major Lakes
- Gaidahawa lake (Bishnupur)
- Gajedi lake (Gajedi)
- Nanda vauju lake (Chilhaiya)
- Sukaiiya lake
Climate
Climate Zone] Elevation Range % of Area Lower Tropical below 300 meters (1,000 ft) 89.3% Upper Tropical 300 to 1,000 meters
1,000 to 3,300 ft.10.5% Subtropical 1,000 to 2,000 meters
3,300 to 6,600 ft.0.2% Notable events and attractions
PRAKETESHWAR MANDIRThis Mandir is near of Lumbini road.many people visit there to worship God PRAKETESHWAR or SHIVA throughout the year.it is the most popular temple after Rupandehi in this areNawa Durga Bhawani Mandir
It lies in Sainamaina-3, Murgiya. Many peoples visit there to worship Goddess Durga throughout the year. It is the most popular Temple after Parroha Temple in this area.Many poojas are conducte timely. It is regularly repaired by the members involved in its development.Lumbini
Lumbini is the birthplace of Lord Buddha on whose teachings Buddhism was founded. It is granted World Heritage status by UNESCO in 1997. Thousands of Buddhist monks, pilgrims and tourists visit Lumbini annually. The ongoing up-gradation of Gautam Buddha Airport into international airport is expected to increase the number of visitors. Mahinda Rajapakshe, President of Sri Lanka is one of the high-profile visitor of Lumbini.
Parroha Bol Bam Dham
It is the oldest Bol Bam Dham (pilgrimage and festival) in Nepal. The pilgrimage is dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Sainamaina Municipality. Thousands of Lord Shiva's devotees from various parts of the country and from neighboring States of India visit to worship the Shivalinga inside the Bol Bam Dham. The major inflow of pilgrims occurs during the Bol Bam. Bol Bam is an annual pilgrimage glorifying the Lord made in Shraavana in which devotees travel barefooted wearing saffron robes in routes to the dham.Siddha Baba Mandir
This is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva situated in border between Palpa and Rupandehi. There is a belief that Lord Shiva grants the wishes of the devotees who visit the temple. There are two Siddha Baba Mandir adjacent to each other. One lies within Rupandehi and another in Palpa. Nonetheless, both Mandir are regarded as pilgrimage of equal importance.Satiya Mai Mandir
This is a temple dedicated to Devi Satiya situated in Patkhauli VDC, near Rohini Khola In Rupandehi. There is a belief that Real Lady grants the wishes of the devotees who visit the temple. There are a real Maya Devi Mandir and other is modified temple adjacent to each other. One lies within Rupandehi and another in Palpa. Nonetheless, both Mandir are regarded as pilgrimage of equal importance. Due to the Godes beloved to visitor's in Satiya Ban area. Actually this temple is situated in the middle of Rohini Khola but now River is flowing west of Satiya Devi Temple and Satiya Bagaicha.Manimukunda Sen Park
Once a winter palace of King Manimukunda Sen, Manimukunda Sen Park is another major attraction in Rupandehi. The palace is not in shape but the ruins and antiquities of the majestic palace can still be found. It is situated in Butwal City and is popular for the picnic spots, zoo and the gardens inside the park. The greenery and the view of Rupandehi, Palpa and Kapilvastu districts is also another attraction in the park.Shankar Nagar Ban Bihar and Research Center
Shankar Nagar Ban Bihar and Research Centre, simply referred as Ban Batika by locals is a popular attraction in Tilottama Municipality. The Centre is maintained inside Shankarnagar Community Forest. It is popular for its picnic spots, zoo and garden.- Chanchala Mai Mandir
- Jitgadhi
Marchwari Devi Temple: Marchwari Devi Temple lies in Bogadi VDC of Rupandehi. It is a historical temple among the 24 previous VDC. The area surrounding this temple (now 18 VDCs) are named after this temple as Marchwar. The local people and peoples from INDIA, Uttar Pradesh visit there on specific occasions to celebrate child birth, engagement and marriage ceremonies visiting beautiful places. Temple is located in a peaceful area.The most peace fultemple is peace park.Major economic centers
- Butwal
- Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa)
- Lumbini ( world Heritage Area, as tourism )
- Dhakdhai ( industry area )
- Devdaha ( miroduct area )
- Sainamaina (Murgiya for sports and tourism)
- Murgiya
- Manigram
- Bhalwari
- Manglapur
- Bashgadi
- Jogada
- Divertole
- Sankarnagar
- Jogikuti
- Thute pipal
- Chho.gen Never ( Grain Products area )
- Kothihawa
- Lumbini
- Saljhandi
- Sauraha Pharsatikar
- semlar
- marchawar
- SEMARI Industrial AreaAdministrative divisions
Municipalities and VDCs in Rupandehi Sr. No. Name Division Household Population 1 Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City 29,662 118,462 3 Devadaha Municipality 6,435 28,214 4 Lumbini Sanskritik Municipality 8331 61157 5 Sainamaina Municipality 10.073 45,178 2 Siddharthanagar Municipality 32,497 163,483 6 Tilottama Municipality 19679 89815 7 Aama VDC 1615 11340 8 Paschim Amuwa VDC 2192 11231 9 Asuraina VDC 1051 7249 10 Bagaha VDC 707 5228 11 Bagauli VDC 1429 9780 12 Bairghat VDC 742 6058 13 Basantapur VDC 1205 8163 14 Betakuiya VDC 713 5046 15 Bishnupura VDC 2231 14390 16 Bodawar VDC 1277 8460 17 Bogadi VDC 1473 10634 18 Chippagadh VDC 858 5221 19 Chhotaki Ramnagar VDC 873 5352 20 Chilhiya VDC 960 5514 21 Dayanagar VDC 1769 9229 22 Dhakadahi VDC 1104 6965 23 Dhamauli VDC 840 6285 24 Pharena VDC 635 4387 25 Gajedi VDC 2517 12423 26 Gonaha VDC 1944 13760 27 Harnaiya VDC 746 4858 28 Hati Bangai VDC 1247 7954 29 Hati Pharsatikar VDC 805 4929 30 Jogada VDC 892 6102 31 Kamahariya VDC 2779 19157 32 Karauta VDC 1487 11459 33 Khadawa Bangai VDC 1555 8746 34 Mainahiya VDC 1125 7634 35 Majhagawa VDC 851 5606 36 Manmateriya VDC 1450 9446 37 Manpakadi VDC 1148 6783 38 Maryadapur VDC 819 5663 39 Motipur VDC 2259 10198 40 Padsari VDC 1988 10039 41 Pajarkatti VDC 776 5081 42 Sakraun Pakadi VDC 731 5528 43 Patakhauli VDC 916 5708 44 Pokharvindi VDC 935 6220 45 Rayapur VDC 1568 11834 46 Roinihawa VDC 642 5399 47 Rudrapur VDC 4567 20649 48 Sadi VDC 950 6300 49 Saljhandi VDC 2319 10644 50 Semara Marchawar VDC 972 7946 51 Semlar VDC 2176 10082 52 Siktahan VDC 1843 10570 53 Silautiya VDC 1294 9216 54 Sipawa VDC 977 7517 55 Sauraha Pharsatikar VDC 1992 9663 56 Suryapura VDC 3212 20773 57 Tamuhawa Piparhawa VDC 592 4765
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