Nawalparasi District, Administrative district in Lumbini Zone, Nepal
This administrative division covers terrain that ranges from hills to the outer Terai plains. The Mahendra Highway cuts through the landscape, linking the various settlements and communities spread across the area.
The area underwent major reorganization in 2015 when it was split into two separate portions. One section became part of Gandaki Province while the other formed Parasi District in Lumbini Province.
The region is home to Hindu, Muslim, and Buddhist communities living alongside each other. Bhojpuri is widely spoken in daily life, existing alongside Nepali and the language of the Tharu people who have long roots here.
Ramgram serves as the main administrative hub and is easily accessible by road via the Mahendra Highway. Industrial areas producing sugar and cement are distributed throughout, making them reachable along the main highway network.
The region marks a geographic midpoint along one of Nepal's most traveled routes. A section of highway reaches its halfway mark here, making it a notable reference point for travelers.
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