Bharatpur

Bharatpur extends along the eastern bank of the Narayani River, forming the third most populous urban center in Nepal with 369,377 inhabitants.

The transformation of Bharatpur into a metropolitan area occurred in March 2017 through the merger of Narayani Municipality, Chitrawan Municipality, and Kabilas Village.

The population includes 32 percent Hill Brahmins, 12 percent Kshetri, and 9 percent Gurung, with 73 percent of residents communicating in Nepali language.

The city maintains two airports, Bharatpur and Meghauli, providing regular connections to Kathmandu and Pokhara through domestic flight services.

Bharatpur functions as a medical center for Nepal, housing the specialized B.P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital and multiple medical education institutions.

Location: Chitwan District

Elevation above the sea: 208 m

Website: https://bharatpurmun.gov.np

GPS coordinates: 27.68333,84.43333

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:50