Dhangadhi
Dhangadhi
धनगढी | |
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[Municipality (Nepal)] | |
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| Country |  Nepal |
| Zone | Seti Zone |
| District | Kailali District |
| Population (2001 Census) | |
• Total | 67,447 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:45 (Nepal Time) |
Dhangadhi is a city in Far western Nepal bordering India. It is the capital of Kailali District in the province of Seti.Located in the Far Western Region of Nepal on the border of India, the city of Dhangadhi is one of the entry points into the country for people traveling from India.
At the time of the 2001 Nepal census it had a population of 67,447 residing in 11,738 individual households.[1]The current population of Dhangadhi is now estimated to have crossed 1 lakh. It is the largest city in the Far-Western region of Nepal. The city is well connected with other major cities of Nepal and the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The city airport is located 10km away from the administrative center, which is being extended so that to accommodate landing of Fokker 100. If extended, the airport will be second biggest in the country after TIA.Who choose this method of transport to reach the city will enjoy breathtaking views of the majestic Himalayas, the Churia Mountain Range and the beautiful landscapes of the fertile Terai region. Dhangadhi lies around 660 kilometers west of Kathmandu.
Services
Dhangadhi is the main business centre of the Seti Zone. Dhangadhi is the major business hub for Far Western Region of Nepal and is the major provider of education, health and employment opportunities in the west Nepal. Seti Zonal Hospital, Navjeevan Hospital and other private hospitals provide health care. Similarly, Kailali Multiple Campus, Sudur Paschimanchal Campus, Aishwarya Multiple Campus, Dhangadhi Engineering College,Bhageswor Academy for Health Science and other colleges provide advanced education.
Dhangadhi Airport
^ Dhangadhi Airport: The airport resides at an elevation of 690 feet (210 m) above mean sea level. It has one runway which is 1,524 metres (5,000 ft) in length. The date of the first service was December 26, 1964.This airport has recently been extended and black topped to be able to accommodate bigger planes.
Geta Eye Hospital
Geta Eye Hospital was founded in 1981 with the aim of Reducing the burden of blindness and visual impairment in Far Western Region of Nepal.
This hospital is situated in Geta VDC of Kailali district,which is located 8 kms away from Dhangadhi,the District headquarter of Kailali.Geta Eye Hospital is a community oriented non profit social organization responsible for comprehensive eye health care in Far Western Region of Nepal. People from across the Far Western Region of Nepal and also from neighboring India are benefitted.
Places in Dhangadhi
Places to visit in Dhangadhi are Jokhar taal, Dhangadhi Park, Bandevi Temple, Laxmi Narayan Temple and Naina Devi Temple.
Jokhar taal
This is a wetland near by KAILALI MULTIPLE CAMPUS. A Botanical Garden lies on the western part where as Lord Shiva's temple lies on the South Eastern part of this wetland.
Dhangadhi Park
This park is now called Dashratha-Bhim Park(formerly known as Birendra Aishwarya Park,named after late King & Queen of Nepal).
Bandevi Temple
This temple is one of the oldest temples of the town and is centrally located,which makes it easily accessible from all parts of Dhangadhi.
Market Area
Market of the Town is oddly scattered.
Colleges in Dhangadhi
Kailali Multiple Campusis located in Dhangadhi, the headquarter of Seti Zone of Far Western Region of Nepal. The population of Kailali District largely comprises native Tharus and migrated people from different districts of Far Western Region and other parts of Nepal. Kailali District is one of the most backward districts of Nepal with little infrastructure base and a poor state of educational facilities which is evident from the fact that prior to the establishment of KMC in 1980, most of the students of this region had to go to Kathmandu or to India for further studies beyond SLC.
The absence of educational opportunities after SLC created an urgent social demand for establishment of a campus in the district. The people of Kailali thus took the initiative for the establishment of a campus. Consequently, Kailali Commerce Campus, which was later renamed as Kailali Multiple Campus, was established in 1980 as an affiliated Campus of Tribhuvan University. At the request of the people of Kailali, the Government of Nepal granted 27 bighas of land in eastern part of Dhangadhi town where the Campus premises are located at present.Kailali Multiple Campus is thus a pioneer in providing quality education to the students across the nation,and has been offering management,Humanities,Arts and Science faculties. Kailali Campus has been an ideal abode of higher learning for hundreds of educational enthusiasts from within Nepal and more specifically from the Far western Region.Financial and other resources required for the establishment of the Campus were raised locally. Contribution to the Campus fund was made by business community, social workers, the Kailali District Development Committee, Dhangadhi Municipality, and other segments of the society also liberally donated for this purpose.
Sudur Paschimanchal Campus
Aishwarya Multiple Campus
Dhangadhi Engineering College was established in 2000 A.D.
Dhangadhi has multiple hotels to cater to the need of emerging corporates & tourists in the city. Following are the list of hotels in Dhangadhi:
The hotel Devotee:It is located in Hasanpur,one of the prime locations of Dhangadhi.
The hotel has 31well decorated room with a separate VVIP cottage, deluxe room, dormitory room, all elegantly designed and offering the latest amenities and facilities. It has special facilities for physically disables.
The Rubus Hotel,Bainya Behadi,Dhangadhi: It is under construction and has a aim to cater to the demands of the all classes of customers including highly sophisticated customers.
Hotel Saathi:It was established in 2000 AD and located in the heart of the Dhangadhi Town.
Dinesh Cottage:It was established in 2006 AD.It is accompanied with 13 luxurious, comfortable and highly sofisticated rooms.
It has beautified the cottage with potraits of tourism desitnations in Farwestern Region and all our 13 business class rooms are named after ritual dances and folklore pracitced in Farwestern Region. Namely: Sakhiya, Jhumra, Hurdangwa, Lathahwa, Maghauta, Hori, Achhami Holi, Bhuwa, Putala, Chaliya, Hudke and Gaura
Hotel Jagadamba: was founded in the year 2003 and located in Bishalnagar area, the heart of Dhangadhi.The hotel has been serving thousands of guests - from casual travelers to famous people of Nepal and abroad. The hotel is being popular in Dhangadhi because of its quality services and convenient location.
Other Guest houses
- The Hotel Taruan
- Sangam Lodge
- Hotel Afno Ghar, Dhangadhi
External links
- UN map of the municipalities of Kailali District
- Official website of ddc Kaialali
- Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal
- Official website of Kailali Multiple Campus
- Geta Eye Hospital
- Hotels in Dhangadhi
References
- ^ "Nepal Census 2001", Nepal's Village Development Committees, Digital Himalaya, retrieved 2 December 2024.
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