Dhanusha, Administrative division in Madhesh Province, Nepal.
Dhanusha District spreads across 1,180 square kilometers of terrain in eastern Nepal, featuring fertile agricultural lands and urban settlements including Janakpurdham.
The administrative region gained prominence when Dr. Ram Baran Yadav, who originated from this district, became the first president of Nepal in 2008.
The population of 838,084 residents primarily communicates in Maithili language, with traditional practices and religious ceremonies centered around Hindu temples and festivals.
Transportation within the district includes an operational railway line connecting Janakpurdham to Jayanagar in India, along with road networks linking major settlements.
The district maintains the only functioning railway system in Nepal, serving as a crucial transportation link between Nepal and neighboring India.
GPS coordinates: 26.85109,86.03589
Latest update: April 3, 2025 02:31
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