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Ratnanagar

रत्‍ननगर
Ratnanagar रत्‍ननगर
Municipality
	Ratnanagar Location in Nepal Ratnanagar Ratnanagar (Nepal)
	Coordinates: 27°37′N 84°30′E / 27.617°N 84.500°E
Country	Nepal
Province	Bagmati
District	Chitwan
Established	1997
Government
• Mayor	Mr. Parlad Sapkota (NC)
• Deputy Mayor	Mr. Yadav Prasad Pathak (CPN-UML)
Area
• Total	686 km2 (265 sq mi)
Elevation	200 m (700 ft)
Population (2011)
• Total	69,851
• Density	100/km2 (260/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+5:45 (NST)
Postal code	44204
Climate	Cwa
Website	www.ratnanagarmun.gov.np/en

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Ratnanagar is a municipality in Chitwan District of Bagmati Province in Nepal. It is the second biggest municipality after Bharatpur Metropolitan City that was formed in 1997 through the merger of the former Village Development Committees Old-Ratnanagar and Panchakanya.^[2] It is adjacent to Chitwan National Park, and serves as a gateway to the park. Agricultural products produced from Ratnanagar includes rice, maize, mustard and vegetables. This municipality is also a major place for production of poultry products and animal husbandry. Tourism is another source of income generation for the people in Ratnanagar. People are directly or indirectly dependent in tourism industry. Ratnanagar is also concerned in environment preservation so in order to preserve and protect environment, eco-friendly electric risk-shaw has also been introduced and available in different parts of this municipality.^{[citation needed]} It lies on the bank of East Rapti River.

In 2014, the former Village Development Committees Bachhayauli and Pithuwa were merged into Ratnanagar.^[3]

Sauraha that lies in Ratnanagar's vicinity is a touristic hub with many hotels, resorts and shops, as it borders Chitwan National Park. There is also an Elephant Breeding Station.^[4]

Demographics

At the time of the 2011 Nepal census, Ratnanagar Municipality had a population of 70,226. Of these, 70.2% spoke Nepali, 16.6% Tharu, 3.9% Tamang, 2.6% Bhojpuri, 1.6% Newar, 1.2% Darai, 0.9% Gurung, 0.7% Magar, 0.7% Hindi, 0.6% Maithili, 0.3% Chepang, 0.1% Urdu, 0.1% Bote, 0.1% Rai, 0.1% Kumal and 0.1% other languages as their first language.^[5]

In terms of ethnicity/caste, 33.1% were Hill Brahmin, 17.7% Tharu, 12.4% Chhetri, 6.7% Tamang, 6.4% Newar, 3.4% Kami, 2.9% Gurung, 2.9% Magar, 2.5% Musalman, 1.7% Damai/Dholi, 1.4% Sarki, 1.3% Darai, 1.2% Kumal, 1.1% Sanyasi/Dasnami, 0.7% Gharti/Bhujel, 0.5% Chepang, 0.5% Thakuri, 0.4% Kalwar, 0.3% Musahar, 0.3% Rai, 0.2% Badi, 0.2% Bote, 0.2% Teli, 0.1% Hajam/Thakur, 0.1% Kanu, 0.1% Majhi, 0.1% Mali, 0.1% Mallaha, 0.1% Terai Brahmin, 0.1% Kurmi, 0.1% Dusadh/Pasawan/Pasi, 0.1% Koiri/Kushwaha, 0.1% Sunuwar, 0.1% Halwai, 0.1% Kathabaniyan, 0.1% other Dalit, 0.1% Yadav and 0.1% others.^[6]

In terms of religion, 87.9% were Hindu, 7.2% Buddhist, 2.5% Muslim, 2.0% Christian, 0.1% Prakriti and 0.2% others.^[7]

Ward Profile ^[8]

Presidents of Wards

Ward-no-1: Kul Prasad Sapkota (NC)
Ward-no-2:Rajendra Prasad Ghimire(NC)
Ward-no-3:Sohendra Raj Kharel(NC)
Ward-no-4:Ram Kumar Chaudhary(NC)
Ward-no-5:Balkrishna Chapagai(NC)
Ward-no-6:Kiran Mahato(NC)
Ward-no-7:Sajna Mahato(CPN-UML)
Ward-no-8:Krishna Chaudhary(NC)
Ward-no-9:Anant Adhikari(Independent)
Ward-no-10:Kaladhar Paudel(NC)
Ward-no-11:Shyam Kumar Shrestha(CPN-UML)
Ward-no-12:Sundarmani Subedi(Maoist-Centre)
Ward-no-13:Pot Bahadur Ghimire(CPN-UML)
Ward-no-14:Hom Nath Ranabhat(NC)
Ward-no-15:Ashik Tamang(CPN-UML)
Ward-no-16:Hem Raj Thapa(CPN-UML)

Transportation

Ratnanagar lies on Mahendra Highway, one of the main highways in Nepal where highway passed just total length of 3 km.

Media

To Promote local culture and cast local news Ratnanagar has three community radio stations, Radio Arpan - 104.5 MHz, Radio Chitwan 94.6 MHz and Relation F.M^{[citation needed]}

References

^ "Postal Codes of Nepal". Government of Nepal - Postal Service Department. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
^ "Brief Introduction". Ratnanagar Municipality. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
^ Municipal Association of Nepal (MuAN)
^ "Sauraha aiming to extend tourists' stay". 24 December 2007. Archived from the original on 30 April 2008. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
^ NepalMap Language
^ NepalMap Caste
^ NepalMap Religion
^ "Ratnanagar Municipality - Election 2079 | Results and Updates | Local Election of Nepal 2079 - Chitwan, Bagmati Pradesh | Ekantipur Election".

[1] "Postal Codes of Nepal". Government of Nepal - Postal Service Department. Retrieved 1 September 2018.

[Intro-2] "Brief Introduction". Ratnanagar Municipality. Retrieved 1 September 2018.

[mun-3] Municipal Association of Nepal (MuAN)

[4] "Sauraha aiming to extend tourists' stay". 24 December 2007. Archived from the original on 30 April 2008. Retrieved 1 September 2018.

[5] NepalMap Language

[6] NepalMap Caste

[7] NepalMap Religion

[8] "Ratnanagar Municipality - Election 2079 | Results and Updates | Local Election of Nepal 2079 - Chitwan, Bagmati Pradesh | Ekantipur Election".

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+|leader_name       = Mr. Parlad Sapkota ([[Nepali Congress Party|NC]])
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-|leader_name1      = Mrs. Bimala Duwadi ([[Nepal Communist Party|NCP]])
+|leader_name1      = Mr. Yadav Prasad Pathak ([[Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist)|CPN-UML]])
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-'''Ratnanagar''' is a [[municipality]] in [[Chitwan District]] of [[Bagmati Province]] in [[Nepal]]. It is the second biggest municipality after [[Bharatpur, Nepal|Bharatpur Metropolitan City]] that was formed in 1997 through the merger of the former [[Village Development Committee (Nepal)|Village Development Committees]] Old-Ratnanagar and [[Panchakanya, Chitwan|Panchakanya]].<ref name="Intro">{{cite web |title=Brief Introduction |url=http://www.ratnanagarmun.gov.np/en/node/4 |publisher=Ratnanagar Municipality |accessdate=1 September 2018}}</ref> It is adjacent to [[Chitwan National Park]], and serves as a gateway to the  park. Agricultural products produced from Ratnanagar includes rice, maize, mustard and vegetables. This municipality is also a major place for production of poultry products and animal husbandry. Tourism is another source of income generation for the people in Ratnanagar. People are directly or indirectly dependent in tourism industry. Ratnanagar is also concerned in environment preservation so in order to preserve and protect environment, eco-friendly electric risk-shaw has also been introduced and available in different parts of this municipality.{{citation needed|date=September 2018}}
+'''Ratnanagar''' is a [[municipality]] in [[Chitwan District]] of [[Bagmati Province]] in Nepal. It is the second biggest municipality after [[Bharatpur, Nepal|Bharatpur Metropolitan City]] that was formed in 1997 through the merger of the former [[Village Development Committee (Nepal)|Village Development Committees]] Old-Ratnanagar and [[Panchakanya, Chitwan|Panchakanya]].<ref name="Intro">{{cite web |title=Brief Introduction |url=http://www.ratnanagarmun.gov.np/en/node/4 |publisher=Ratnanagar Municipality |accessdate=1 September 2018}}</ref> It is adjacent to [[Chitwan National Park]], and serves as a gateway to the  park. Agricultural products produced from Ratnanagar includes rice, maize, mustard and vegetables. This municipality is also a major place for production of poultry products and animal husbandry. Tourism is another source of income generation for the people in Ratnanagar. People are directly or indirectly dependent in tourism industry. Ratnanagar is also concerned in environment preservation so in order to preserve and protect environment, eco-friendly electric risk-shaw has also been introduced and available in different parts of this municipality.{{citation needed|date=September 2018}}
 It lies on the bank of [[East Rapti River]].
 In 2014, the former [[Village Development Committee (Nepal)|Village Development Committees]] [[Bachhayauli]] and [[Pithuwa]] were merged into Ratnanagar.<ref name=mun>[http://www.muannepal.org.np/profiles.html Municipal Association of Nepal (MuAN)]</ref>
-[[Sauraha]] that lies in Ratnanagar's vicinity is a touristic hub with many hotels, resorts and shops, as it borders [[Chitwan National Park]]. There is also an Elephant Breeding Station.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sauraha aiming to extend tourists’ stay |url=http://www.kantipuronline.com/kolnews.php?&nid=132275 |accessdate=1 September 2018 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080430041950/http://www.kantipuronline.com/kolnews.php?&nid=132275 |archivedate=30 April 2008 |date=24 December 2007}}</ref>
+[[Sauraha]] that lies in Ratnanagar's vicinity is a touristic hub with many hotels, resorts and shops, as it borders [[Chitwan National Park]]. There is also an Elephant Breeding Station.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sauraha aiming to extend tourists' stay |url=http://www.kantipuronline.com/kolnews.php?&nid=132275 |accessdate=1 September 2018 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080430041950/http://www.kantipuronline.com/kolnews.php?&nid=132275 |archivedate=30 April 2008 |date=24 December 2007}}</ref>
 == Demographics==
-At the time of the [[2011 Nepal census]], Ratnanagar Municipality had a population of 70,226. Of these, 70.2% spoke [[Nepali language|Nepali]], 16.6% [[Tharu languages|Tharu]], 3.9% [[Tamang language|Tamang]], 2.6% [[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]], 1.6% [[Newar language|Newar]], 1.2% [[Darai language|Darai]], 0.9% [[Gurung language|Gurung]], 0.7% [[Magar language|Magar]], 0.7% [[Hindi]], 0.6% [[Maithili language|Maithili]], 0.3% [[Chepang language|Chepang]], 0.1% [[Urdu]], 0.1% [[Bote-Darai language|Bote]], 0.1% [[Kiranti languages|Rai]], 0.1% [[Kumal language|Kumal]] and 0.1% other languages as their first language.<ref> NepalMap Language [https://nepalmap.org/data/table/?table=LANGUAGE&primary_geo_id=local-35007&geo_ids=local-35007,district-12,province-3,country-NP]</ref>
+At the time of the [[2011 Nepal census]], Ratnanagar Municipality had a population of 70,226. Of these, 70.2% spoke [[Nepali language|Nepali]], 16.6% [[Tharu languages|Tharu]], 3.9% [[Tamang language|Tamang]], 2.6% [[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]], 1.6% [[Newar language|Newar]], 1.2% [[Darai language|Darai]], 0.9% [[Gurung language|Gurung]], 0.7% [[Magar language|Magar]], 0.7% [[Hindi]], 0.6% [[Maithili language|Maithili]], 0.3% [[Chepang language|Chepang]], 0.1% [[Urdu]], 0.1% [[Bote-Darai language|Bote]], 0.1% [[Kiranti languages|Rai]], 0.1% [[Kumal language|Kumal]] and 0.1% other languages as their first language.<ref>[https://nepalmap.org/data/table/?table=LANGUAGE&primary_geo_id=local-35007&geo_ids=local-35007,district-12,province-3,country-NP NepalMap Language]</ref>
-In terms of ethnicity/caste, 33.1% were [[Bahun|Hill Brahmin]], 17.7% [[Tharu people|Tharu]], 12.4% [[Chhetri]], 6.7% [[Tamang people|Tamang]], 6.4% [[Newar people|Newar]], 3.4% [[Kami (caste)|Kami]], 2.9% [[Gurung people|Gurung]], 2.9% [[Magars|Magar]], 2.5% [[Nepalese Muslims|Musalman]], 1.7% [[Damai]]/Dholi, 1.4% [[Sarki (ethnic group)|Sarki]], 1.3% [[Darai people|Darai]], 1.2% [[Kumal people|Kumal]], 1.1% Sanyasi/Dasnami, 0.7% Gharti/[[Bhujel]], 0.5% [[Chepang people|Chepang]], 0.5% [[Thakuri]], 0.4% [[Kalwar (caste)|Kalwar]], 0.3% [[Musahar]], 0.3% [[Rai people|Rai]], 0.2% [[Badi people|Badi]], 0.2% Bote, 0.2% [[Teli]], 0.1% [[Hajjam|Hajam]]/Thakur, 0.1% [[Kandu|Kanu]], 0.1% [[Majha|Majhi]], 0.1% [[Mali caste|Mali]], 0.1% [[Mallaah|Mallaha]], 0.1% Terai [[Brahmin]], 0.1% [[Kurmi]], 0.1% Dusadh/[[Paswan|Pasawan]]/Pasi, 0.1% [[Koeri|Koiri]]/[[Kushwaha]], 0.1% [[Sunuwar people|Sunuwar]], 0.1% [[Halwai]], 0.1% Kathabaniyan, 0.1% other [[Dalit]], 0.1% [[Yadav]] and 0.1% others.<ref> NepalMap Caste [https://nepalmap.org/data/table/?table=CASTE&primary_geo_id=local-35007&geo_ids=local-35007,district-12,province-3,country-NP]</ref>
+In terms of ethnicity/caste, 33.1% were [[Bahun|Hill Brahmin]], 17.7% [[Tharu people|Tharu]], 12.4% [[Chhetri]], 6.7% [[Tamang people|Tamang]], 6.4% [[Newar people|Newar]], 3.4% [[Kami (caste)|Kami]], 2.9% [[Gurung people|Gurung]], 2.9% [[Magars|Magar]], 2.5% [[Nepalese Muslims|Musalman]], 1.7% [[Damai]]/Dholi, 1.4% [[Sarki (ethnic group)|Sarki]], 1.3% [[Darai people|Darai]], 1.2% [[Kumal people|Kumal]], 1.1% Sanyasi/Dasnami, 0.7% Gharti/[[Bhujel]], 0.5% [[Chepang people|Chepang]], 0.5% [[Thakuri]], 0.4% [[Kalwar (caste)|Kalwar]], 0.3% [[Musahar]], 0.3% [[Rai people|Rai]], 0.2% [[Badi people|Badi]], 0.2% Bote, 0.2% [[Teli]], 0.1% [[Hajjam|Hajam]]/Thakur, 0.1% [[Kandu|Kanu]], 0.1% [[Majha|Majhi]], 0.1% [[Mali caste|Mali]], 0.1% [[Mallaah|Mallaha]], 0.1% Terai [[Brahmin]], 0.1% [[Kurmi]], 0.1% Dusadh/[[Paswan|Pasawan]]/Pasi, 0.1% [[Koeri|Koiri]]/[[Kushwaha]], 0.1% [[Sunuwar people|Sunuwar]], 0.1% [[Halwai]], 0.1% Kathabaniyan, 0.1% other [[Dalit]], 0.1% [[Yadav]] and 0.1% others.<ref>[https://nepalmap.org/data/table/?table=CASTE&primary_geo_id=local-35007&geo_ids=local-35007,district-12,province-3,country-NP NepalMap Caste]</ref>
-In terms of religion, 87.9% were [[Hinduism in Nepal|Hindu]], 7.2% [[Buddhism in Nepal|Buddhist]], 2.5% [[Islam in Nepal|Muslim]], 2.0% [[Christianity in Nepal|Christian]], 0.1% Prakriti and 0.2% others.<ref> NepalMap Religion [https://nepalmap.org/data/table/?table=RELIGION&primary_geo_id=local-35007&geo_ids=local-35007,district-12,province-3,country-NP]</ref>
+In terms of religion, 87.9% were [[Hinduism in Nepal|Hindu]], 7.2% [[Buddhism in Nepal|Buddhist]], 2.5% [[Islam in Nepal|Muslim]], 2.0% [[Christianity in Nepal|Christian]], 0.1% Prakriti and 0.2% others.<ref>[https://nepalmap.org/data/table/?table=RELIGION&primary_geo_id=local-35007&geo_ids=local-35007,district-12,province-3,country-NP NepalMap Religion]</ref>
+== Ward Profile <ref>{{cite web | url=https://localelection2079.ekantipur.com/pradesh-3/district-chitwan/ratnanagar?lng=eng | title=Ratnanagar Municipality - Election 2079 &#124; Results and Updates &#124; Local Election of Nepal 2079 - Chitwan, Bagmati Pradesh &#124; Ekantipur Election }}</ref> ==
+Presidents of Wards
+{{div col|colwidth=30em}}
+*Ward-no-1: Kul Prasad Sapkota ([[Nepali Congress|NC]])
+*Ward-no-2:Rajendra Prasad Ghimire([[Nepali Congress|NC]])
+*Ward-no-3:Sohendra Raj Kharel([[Nepali Congress|NC]])
+*Ward-no-4:Ram Kumar Chaudhary([[Nepali Congress|NC]])
+*Ward-no-5:Balkrishna Chapagai([[Nepali Congress|NC]])
+*Ward-no-6:Kiran Mahato([[Nepali Congress|NC]])
+*Ward-no-7:Sajna Mahato([[Communist Party of Nepal (Unified MarxistLeninist)|CPN-UML]])
+*Ward-no-8:Krishna Chaudhary([[Nepali Congress|NC]])
+*Ward-no-9:Anant Adhikari([[Independent politician|Independent]])
+*Ward-no-10:Kaladhar Paudel([[Nepali Congress|NC]])
+*Ward-no-11:Shyam Kumar Shrestha([[Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist)|CPN-UML]])
+*Ward-no-12:Sundarmani Subedi([[Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre)|Maoist-Centre]])
+*Ward-no-13:Pot Bahadur Ghimire([[Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist)|CPN-UML]])
+*Ward-no-14:Hom Nath Ranabhat([[Nepali Congress|NC]])
+*Ward-no-15:Ashik Tamang([[Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist)|CPN-UML]])
+*Ward-no-16:Hem Raj Thapa([[Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist)|CPN-UML]])
+{{div col end}}
 == Transportation ==
-Ratnanagar lies on [[Mahendra Highway]], one of the main highways in Nepal.
+Ratnanagar lies on [[Mahendra Highway]], one of the main highways in Nepal where highway passed just total length of 3&nbsp;km.
 == Media ==
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 ==See also==
 * [[Sauraha]]
+* RATNANANGAR -15, CHITWAN
 ==References==
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 [[Category:Village development committees (Nepal)]]
 [[Category:Nepal municipalities established in 1997]]
-{{Chitwan-geo-stub}}

v t e Chitwan District
Headquarters: Bharatpur
Metropolitan city	Bharatpur Metropolitan City
Municipalities	Ratnanagar Municipality Khairahani Municipality Kalika Municipality Rapti Municipality Madi Municipality
Rural municipality	Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality
Former VDCs	Ayodhyapuri Bagauda Bhandara Birendra Nagar Chandi Bhanjyang Dahakhani Darechok Dibyanagar Phulbari Gardi Gitanagar Jagatpur Jutpani Kabilas Kathar Kaule Korak Lothar Madi Kalyanpur Mangalpur Meghauli Narayanpur Padampur Pancha Kanya Patihani Piple Ratnanagar Shaktikhor Shivanagar Siddi Sukranagar