Krishnanagar Jhandanagar | |
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| Nickname: Krishna Nagar - Barhni | |
  Krishnanagar Location in Nepal | |
| Coordinates:27°30′07″N82°47′35″E / 27.502°N 82.793°E /27.502; 82.793 | |
| Country |  Nepal |
| Pradesh | Lumbini |
| District | Kapilvastu |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Rajat Pratap Shah (Nepali Congress) |
| • Deputy Mayor | Arati Chaudhary (Kurmi) (NP) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 62,370 |
| • Density | 645.25/km2 (1,671.2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:45 (NST) |
| Postal Code | 32815 A.P.O |
| Area code | 076 |
| Website | www.krishnanagarmun.gov.np |
Krishnanagar (also known as Jhandenagar) is a municipality inKapilvastu district ofLumbini Zone in the western terai part ofNepal. The municipality was established on 18 May 2014 by merging the existing Krishnanagar,Sirsihawa,Shivanagarvillage development committees (VDCs).[1][2] on Nepal's southern border withIndia across fromBarhani Bazar. Movement of Indian and Nepalese nationals across the border is unrestricted, however there is acustoms checkpoint for goods. Goods bound forDang andArcghakhanchi cross here.Krishnanagar is connected byF-12 Chandrauta-Krishnanagar to the east-westMahendra Highway andPostal Highway.
Krishnanagar is a wealthy, industrialized village with rice, oil and steel mills, sugar mill and many cement industries.Highway connecting it with other places is an industrial road.[citation needed]
Krishnanagar is highly rich in culture, as different religions' people live here and because of the border area, both Indian and Nepalese people, Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs celebrates the festival ofHindu culture,Muslim culture andSikh culture together.
Krishna Nagar is part of theKapilvastu District and falls under the administrative jurisdiction of the local municipality or ward. The governance structure is typically headed by a mayor or local officials who work with the community to address issues like infrastructure, education, and public services.
Krishna Nagar has a number ofprimary and secondary schools that serve the local population. The literacy rate in the area is steadily improving, with a focus on enhancing education for both boys and girls.
Healthcare services are available throughlocal health posts andclinics. However, there is often a need for better access to medical services, and efforts are underway to improve healthcare infrastructure in the region.
Krishna Nagar is connected bylocal roads to neighboring towns, includingLumbini (about [56.9] km) viaPostal Highway andButwal (about [84.6] km) viaMahendra Highway Public transportation, includinglocal buses andmicrobuses, connects Krishna Nagar to the major cities in the region. The proximity to the Indian border also provides opportunities for cross-border trade, although the area lacks a formal customs checkpoint.
The cuisine of Krishna Nagar is typical of theTerai region of Nepal, with rice and wheat as staple foods.Dal bhat (lentil soup with rice) is a common meal, often accompanied byvegetables andpickles.Mithai (sweets) likeladdusSevai andbarfi are traditionally prepared during festivals likeDashain ,Tihar (festival),Holi,Eid al-Fitr,
Krishna Nagar has a major hospitalShivraj Hospital,Bahadurganj and Chhand Kale bau Eye hospital and its various referefal centers along withlocal health post that provides basic medical services. However, residents often travel to nearby cities likeButwalBhairahwaSiddharthanagar andIndia for specialized care. The area faces challenges in providing advanced healthcare services, but the local government is working to improve the medical infrastructure.
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