Gaur, Nepal

Gaur
गौर
Municipality
Nickname(s): Gaur Bazaar/Gaur Nagarpalika
Gaur
Location in Nepal
Coordinates: 26°46′N 85°16′E / 26.767°N 85.267°E / 26.767; 85.267Coordinates: 26°46′N 85°16′E / 26.767°N 85.267°E / 26.767; 85.267
Country    Nepal
Province Province No. 2
Zone Narayani Zone
District Rautahat District
Government
 • Type Mayor-Council government
 • Mayor Ajay Gupta
Area
 • Total 31.91 km2 (12.32 sq mi)
Elevation 79 m (260 ft)
Population (2011)
 • Total 34,937[1]
 • Ethnic Groups Bhumihar, Chhetri, Brahman, Marwari, Maithili, Tharu, Koche, Rajbanshi, Rajput
 • Religions Hinduism, Jainism, Islam, Kirant, Buddhism,
Time zone UTC+5:45 (NST)
Postal code 44500
Area code(s) 055
Geocode NP-TW
Main language Nepali, Maithili, Bhojpuri
Website gaurmun.gov.np

Gaur is a municipality and headquarters of Rautahat district of Narayani zone, Nepal. It lies at the border of Nepal that links India via Bairgania and has a customs checkpoint.

The former Prime Minister of Nepal Madhav Kumar Nepal is a resident.[2]

Geography

Aerial view of Terai plains near Gaur, Nepal

Gaur lies in plain of Terai region of Nepal.The land, here is fertile and humus containing.

Climate

Climate Zone[3] Elevation Range % of Area
Lower Tropical below 300 meters (1,000 ft) 94.4%
Upper Tropical 300 to 1,000 meters
1,000 to 3,300 ft.		  5.6%
Nepal topography. The green/yellow zones hold the Inner Terai valleys.

The Gaur has a humid, tropical climate. The mean annual rainfall at the Gaur was 2,214 mm (87.2 in) between 1995 and 2006. More than 80% of the total annual rainfall occurs during the monsoon season from June to September. Average temperatures ranged from 8.08 °C (46.54 °F) in January to 34.91 °C (94.84 °F) in June.[4]

In the past, the inner and outer Terai were a formidable barrier between Nepal and potential invaders from India because marshes and forests were infested by anopheline mosquitos that transmitted virulent strains of malaria, especially during the hot spring and rainy summer monsoon.

Gaur, 26°N, 85°E
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Source: Levoyageur

There are several differences between the climate on the eastern edge of the Terai at Biratnagar in Nepal and on the western edge of the Terai at Nepaljung in Nepal to that of Gaur in Nepal although they lies in same plain of Terai.

  • Moving inland and away from monsoon sources in the Bay of Bengal, the climate becomes more continental with a greater difference between summer and winter.
  • In the far western Terai, which is five degrees latitude further north, the coldest months' average is 3 °C (37 °F) cooler.
  • Total rainfall markedly diminishes from east to west. The monsoon arrives later, is much less intense and ends sooner. However, winters are wetter in the west.au in Nepal near the central edge although both lies in Terai.
  • Moving inland and away from monsoon sources in the Bay of Bengal, the climate becomes more continental with a greater difference between summer and winter.
  • In the far western Terai, which is five degrees latitude further north, the coldest months' average is 3 °C (37 °F) cooler.
  • Total rainfall markedly diminishes from east to west. The monsoon arrives later, is much less intense and ends sooner. However, winters are wetter in the west.

Education

Shree Juddha Campus

The origin of this campus goes back to its former "Shree Juddha Higher Secondary School" and further "Shree Juddha Secondary School", the third-oldest school in Nepal inaugurated by Juddha Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana during Rana dynasty. The school got its name from his name. The institution has about 1500 students.

Shree Juddha Campus,Gaur

Shree Juddha Campus offers bachelor courses like Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, etc. while its former entities "Shree Juddha Higher Secondary School" offers 10+2 courses of Higher Secondary Education Board and "Shree Juddha Secondary School" offers up to 10th class of School Leaving Certificate (Nepal).

It runs a separate school for blind students.

Gauri Shankar Yadav Campus

It offers bachelor courses like B.Ed. and 10+2 courses of Higher Secondary Education Board.

Maharshi Valmiki Campus

it offers bacholar courses like B.Ed. and 10+2 courses of Higher Secondary Education Board.

There are some other schools in the town which offer education up to 10th class and they have English medium of teaching. Some notable ones are:

  • Shree Mid Regional Police Boarding Higher Secondary School
  • Prabhat Secondary English Boarding School
  • Loreto Secondary English Boarding School
  • Shree N.B.H.S. School Mudawalwa Gaur Nepal
  • Lumbini English Boarding School
  • Janak English Boarding school
  • Satya Sishu Niketan
  • G. Star Academy
  • International Bal Academy
  • G.N.S. English Boarding School
  • Krishna Mercy English Boarding School
  • Munali Chid Academy
  • Mitra Memorial Secondary English Boarding School
  • Gurukul English Boarding school
  • Discovery Public School
  • New Hope Academy

Transport

Another view of the highway

Gaur-Chandranigahpur Highway, Birendra Highway starts there and joins to East-West Highway in Chandrapur which connects Gaur to all major cities of Nepal.

The transport facility is reliable. There are more than 15 buses directly for capital of Nepal, Kathmandu, including 5 Volvo. One can also get direct bus for other major cities like Birgunj, Janakpurdham, Pokhara, Biratnagar, Nepalgunj, Bharatpur, etc.

The nearest domestic airport, Simara Airport, is in Simra while nearest International airport, Nijgadh International Airport is under construction in Nijgadh.[5] Currently passengers use Tribhuvan International Airport located in capital of Nepal, Kathmandu, for International flight.

As it is a border of Nepal that links India via Bairgania, one can reach to all major cities of India using Indian Railways available at Bairgania. Bairgania railway station is about 3 km from Gaur and several local transport like Tanga, Rickshaw, etc. are available from here.

Communication

Nepal Telecom and Ncell have network coverage. Ncell has a 3G network for a long time there but now Nepal Telecom also has a 3G network. Other cellular network available are UTL Nepal, Smart Cell. Indian network providers such as BSNL and MTS's network is available too. ISPs like Worldlink, UTL Nepal and Nepal Telecom is available.

Media

Gaur has some Community radio stations to promote local culture.

  • Radio Rajdevi F.M.- 93.2 MHz
  • Radio Border – 94.2 MHz
  • Radio Sanskriti – 98.2 MHz
  • Rautahat FM – 90.8 MHz.
  • Kohinoor FM – 87.7 MHZ

Entertainment

Shanta Chalchitra Bhawan is the only cinema hall in the town.

Sports

The most popular sports in Gaur is Cricket.The youths are mainly playing this game for far years.Many players from this place has been participating in different formats of cricket.

Play Grounds

There are many play grounds in city but mainly two of them are popular and most suitable grounds for the playing purpose.

1. Rice Mill Cricket Ground

It is the biggest ground in the city and famous for cricket game.It has boundary of about 60-65 meters long.It hosts many tournaments from school level to district level.It is situated near Municipality Office.

Mayor Cup 2075

This is Second Edition of Mayor Cup schedule to take place in 2075.All the matches take place in Rice mill Cricket Ground.

Points table

The following teams are supposed to take part in this competition.All the matches will be play in Gaur Rice Mill Cricket Ground.

Team Pld W L T NR Pts NRR
Gaur Mayor Team 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
Gaur 1 Team 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
Gaur 5 Team 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
Gaur 8 Team 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
Gaur 4 Team 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
Gaur 2 Team 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
  • The four top ranked teams will qualify for the playoffs
  •      advanced to Qualifier 1
  •      advanced to the Qualifier 2
  •      Regelated

2. Barrack Field

It is small in size compare to Rice Mill Cricket Ground.It is mainly famous for football.It is situated next to police station.

Tourism

Barahwa Pool

This a concrete bridge over a canal now. Bagmati River used to flow at this place. Earlier wooden bridge was here that bridge held the record of longest wooden bridge of Nepal. Chhath puja of Mudawalwa Village and this place is very famous. Recently, Boating facilities has also been added.

Shiv Mandir and RajDevi Mandir

This is a temple of lord Shiva made up by Bidhyapatinagar Community. Next to the temple is a pond which have a bridged temple of Sun in the centre. Another temple is Rajdevi Temple which is located three km distance in east from the city. It is one of the ancient temples of the Rautahat district. It Was Built During Malla's Period and it is about 400 years old. For More info Follow on Facebook.com/rajdevimandir Twitter.com/rajdevimandir Instagram.com/rajdevimandir rajdevimandirrautahatnepal.blogspot.com

Suspension Bridge

It is suspension bridge inaugurated by then Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai. This place developed as a new tourist place among locals for picnics and day-outs.

Suspension Bridge

Gaur Park

It is undergoing on construction park in Gaur.It is situated just next to the Municipality Office near Gaur Cricket Ground.

Border sharing with India

Gaur has its importance because of its border sharing with Bairgania, India also. No documents are required to cross the border. Certain restrictions are enforced on many edible and electronics products and they are properly checked before allowing them to cross.[6]

Thanks for visiting Nepal

There is a custom office which keeps a check on the vehicles entering Gaur having Indian vehicle registration number. Certain taxes are imposed by the office on heavy products/items entering Nepal.

References

  1. ↑ Central Bureau Statistics: National Population and Housing Census 2018 (p. 54, nr 33). Archived July 31, 2013, at the Wayback Machine.
  2. ↑ The Economist, "Broken peaces", 29 March 2007
  3. ↑ The Map of Potential Vegetation of Nepal - a forestry/agroecological/biodiversity classification system (PDF), Forest & Landscape Development and Environment Series 2-2005 and CFC-TIS Document Series No.110, 2005, ISBN 87-7903-210-9, retrieved Nov 22, 2013
  4. ↑ Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (2006). Climatological Records of Nepal (Several Volumes), Babarmahal, Kathmandu.
  5. ↑ Nijgadh International Airport
  6. ↑ "MOFA".
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