जिल्ला प्रशासन कार्यालय, रुपन्देही
Rupandehi district, which is part of Lumbini Province, one of the 7 provinces of Nepal, has a total area of 1,401 square kilometers, of which 85,122 hectares of arable land and 32,006 hectares of forest are covered. Let’s know more information about Rupandahi and surround.
Total area – 1,401 square kilometers.
Constituencies – House of Representatives – 5, Provincial Assembly – 10
Butwal Sub-Metropolitan Municipality ( बुटवल उपमहानगरपालिका )
Devdaha Municipality ( देवदह नगरपालिका )
Lumbini Sanskritik Municipality ( लुम्बिनी सांस्कृतिक नगरपालिका )
Sainamaina Municipality ( सैनामैना नगरपालिका )
Siddharthanagar Municipality ( सिद्धार्थनगर नगरपालिका )
Tilottama Municipality ( तिलोत्तमा नगरपालिका )
Gaidahawa Rural Municipality ( गैडहवा गाउँपालिका )
Kanchan Rural Municipality ( कञ्चन गाउँपालिका )
Kotahimai Rural Municipality ( कोटाहिमाई गाउँपालिका )
Marchawari Rural Municipality ( मर्चवारी गाउँपालिका )
Mayadevi Rural Municipality ( मायादेवी गाउँपालिका )
Omsatiya Rural Municipality ( ओमसतिया गाउँपालिका )
Rohini Rural Municipality ( रोहिणी गाउँपालिका )
Sammarimai Rural Municipality ( सम्मरीमाई गाउँपालिका )
Siyari Rural Municipality ( सियारी गाउँपालिका )
Suddodhan Rural Municipality ( शुद्धोधन गाउँपालिका )
The district comprises several urban and rural municipalities, including:
Butwal: A sub-metropolitan city and a major economic center.
Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa): The administrative headquarters of the district.
Lumbini Sanskritik: Encompasses the Lumbini pilgrimage site.
Tilottama: Known for its rapid urban development.
Devdaha: Holds historical significance as the maternal home of Buddha.
Sainamaina: Noted for its cultural heritage.
Gaidahawa: Features the Gaidahawa Lake, a local attraction.
Kanchan: A rural municipality with agricultural prominence.
Kotahimai: Known for its traditional villages.
Mayadevi: Named after Buddha's mother, reflecting its cultural importance.
Omsatiya: A rural area with developing infrastructure.
Rohini: Features the Rohini River, contributing to local agriculture.
Sammarimai: Known for its religious sites.
Siyari: A rural municipality with growing educational facilities.
Suddodhan: Named after Buddha's father, indicating its historical relevance.
Marchawari: A rural area with a focus on traditional farming practices.
Key attractions include:
Lumbini: A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the birthplace of Buddha.
Devdaha: Historical site associated with Buddha's maternal family.
Gaidahawa Lake: A natural lake popular for bird watching.
Gajedi Lake: Known for its serene environment and boating activities.
Sukiya Lake: Another natural attraction in the district.