Janakpur Zone
Janakpur जनकपुर अञ्चल | |
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Zone | |
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Country | Nepal |
Region | Central Development Region |
Area | |
• Total | 9,669 km2 (3,733 sq mi) |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 2,557,004 |
• Density | 264.5/km2 (685/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+5:45 (Nepal Time) |
Janakpur (Nepali: जनकपुर अञ्चल
The headquarters of Janakpur Zone and its main city is Janakpur. Close to the Indian border, it is a historic city of Hinduism. The city was believed to be the capital city of King Janaka, the father in law of Lord Rama, the son of the then king of Ayodhya, Dasharatha. The city was then called 'Mithila Nagari'. The name of this zone is related to the historic King Janaka and his capital Janakpur.
Other cities within Janakpur Zone are Kamalamai (in Inner Terai) and Bhimeshwor and Bardibas, Dhalkebar, Jaleshwor, Malangwa, Gaushala Bazar and Matihani (Outer Terai).
Districts
Janakpur is divided into six districts:
District | Type | Headquarters |
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Dhanusa | Outer Terai | Janakpur |
Dolakha | Mountain | Charikot |
Mahottari | Outer Terai | Jaleshwar |
Ramechhap | Hill | Manthali |
Sarlahi | Outer Terai | Malangwa |
Sindhuli | Inner Terai | Kamalamai |
See also
- Development Regions of Nepal (Former)
- List of zones of Nepal (Former)
- List of districts of Nepal