Butwal

Butwal extends along the Tinau River banks at the intersection of the Siddhartha Highway and Mahendra Highway, connecting Nepal with the Indian border at Sunauli.

The settlement developed from a medieval trading point between hill and plain regions after the fall of the Khasa empire in the 14th century.

Multiple ethnic groups form the population of 195,054 residents, including Magar, Thakuri, and Newar communities, speaking Nepali and regional languages.

The city maintains Nepal's second largest vegetable market, Butwal Sabji Mandi, and provides extensive health services through Lumbini Provincial Hospital.

Researchers discovered fossils of ancient hominoids near the Tinau River, dating back 10.1 million years, indicating early human presence in this region.

Location: Rupandehi District

Elevation above the sea: 152 m

Website: http://butwalmun.org.np

GPS coordinates: 27.70000,83.45000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:22