Makwanpur District, Administrative district in Bagmati Province, Nepal
Makwanpur is an administrative district in Bagmati Province that covers diverse terrain across its expanse. The landscape shifts from subtropical valleys in lower areas to forested mountain peaks in higher regions, with rivers, agricultural lands, and scattered settlements in between.
The area was originally called Chisapani District with its administrative center in Chisapanigadhi. The district was renamed and restructured in 1982, with the main administrative functions moved to the city of Hetauda.
The Tamang people form the largest ethnic group in the area, shaping much of what visitors see in daily life. Their language and customs are visible throughout the villages and towns, alongside Hill Brahmin and Chhetri communities.
Hetauda serves as the main hub of the district and provides key connections to other regions by road. The Mahendra Highway and Tribhuwan Rajpath offer access to different areas and link the district to the wider country.
The district holds Indra Sarovar, the largest artificial lake in Nepal, built in a steep valley for generating hydroelectric power. This engineering feat lies hidden between the towns of Markhu and Kulekhani and supplies energy to much of the country.
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