Chhireshwarnath

Chhireshwarnath (Nepali: छिरेश्वरनाथ) is a municipality in Dhanusa District of Province No. 2 of Nepal. The new municipality was established on 18 May 2014 by merging the existing Village Development Committees Ramdaiya, Kumhraul, Sakhuwa Mahendranagar, Hariharpur, Gopalpur,Baninya and Digambarpur.[1][2]

Chhireswarnath

छिरेश्वरनाथ
Municipality
Chhireswarnath
Location in Nepal
Coordinates: 26°43′43″N 85°55′30″E
Country   Nepal
ProvinceProvince No. 2
DistrictDhanusa
Government
 • TypeChhireswarnath Municipality
Area
 • Total50.85 km2 (19.63 sq mi)
Population
 • Total42,541
 • Density840/km2 (2,200/sq mi)
Languages
 • LocalNepali, Maithili
Time zoneUTC+5:45 (NST)
Area code(s)041
Websitekshireshwornathmun.gov.np

Mahendranagar is a developed city of Chhireswarnath Municipality. The population of Mahendranagar is more than 10209. Mahendranagar acts as a bridge between Dhalkebar and Janakpur. It has the largest cattle market in Nepal. It is assumed that 65% of cattle, buffalo and goats in the Kathmandu valley are brought from here. It has very good health facilities for residents and neighboring people. It had one of the largest paper factories in Nepal, named Everest Paper Mill. Mostly local people are employed here.

Dhudmati is one of the largest lakes of Dhanusha District and Chhireshwarnath is one of the most popular temples of the god Shiva. Sakhuwabazar is a famous market of Chhireswarnath Municipality; it is the heart of Chhireswarnath. Its annual income is more than 1.25 crore. The municipality and most of the people of Chhireshwornath depend on the market.

Entertainment

Stage shows, concerts and plays are occasionally organized by local clubs and organizations. Formerly, there were two movie theatres operated in the city, Radha Talkies and Lavkush Chalachitra Mandir, but due to the rise of technology and home entertainment facilities, they have closed.[3] Lavkush Chalachitra Mandir may have subsequently reopened.

Geography and climate
Sakhuwa, Mahendranagar

Chhireswarnath is located in the Terai, the forested and marshy terrain at the base of the Himalaya mountain range. The major rivers surrounding it are Aurahi, Jalad. Chhireswarnath Municipality is famous for its temples (Chhireswarnath Temple).The city has derived its name from the temple chhireswarnath.

One can see all the six seasons in Chhireswarnath. Basant Ritu (Spring – February/March), Grisma Ritu (Summer – April/May/June), Barsha Ritu (Rainy – July/August), Sharad Ritu (Autumn - September/October), Hemanta Ritu (Autumn-winter - November/December), Shishir Ritu (Winter - December/January).

The best time to visit Chhireswarnath is from September to March as the weather is pleasant and several festivals fall during this period.

Festivals
Chhath in Sakhuwabazar

There are many festivals which are celebrated in Chhireswarnath municipality like Chaat, Bhai tika, Dipawali, Bijaya Dashami, Eid, Holi, Raksha Bandhan etc.

Hotels

Chhireswarnath has several hotels and restaurants which offer food and accommodations. These include

  • Hotel Royal
  • Sah Meat house
  • Hotel Namaste
  • Hotel Satabdi
  • Hotel Pachkauri
  • Hotel Tej narayan
  • Bikash Misthaan Bhandar

Education

Accepting the fact that education is a backbone of development, numerous private schools have opened. Most of them are residential English and Nepali medium schools. Chhireswar Janta Ma Bi is one of the oldest schools in the region. Various prominent scholars, administrators and political dignitaries have finished their schooling from Chhireswar Janta Ma Bi. Presently, it also runs the +2 program with the affiliation from NEB Nepal.

Apart from that, various private residential schools are in operation. The names of the schools are Gangotri Boarding, Rubys International, DRSK Academy, Morning Glory School, Saraswati Boarding,Gyan Mandir Secondary English Boarding School,Pragati Shishu Sadan.

Social organization
  • Dhanusha Kabadi Kho-Kho Academy: One of the sports organizations in the city and covering the small area of Mahendranagar, near the bridge

Co-operative organization

There are many co-operative organizations in Chhireshwarnath like Mahalakshmi, Griha Laxmi, Laxman Rekha, Khusiyali, Jai Singh Baba, and Upyogi that provide loan and saving facilities for people in need.

Banks
Nepal Rastra Bank, Janakpur

In the Chhireshwarnath there are several banks with automated teller machines (ATM):

  • Rastiya Banijya Bank
  • Sahayogi Bikash Bank
  • Machhapuchhre Bank
  • Kumari Bank Limited
  • Siddhartha Bank
  • Century Bank Limited
  • Siddhartha bank
  • NIC ASIA Bank
  • Agriculture Development Bank
  • Prime Commercial Bank

Commercial and industrial facility

There are couples of industrial establishment located in Chhireswarnath Municipality.City consists of 2 Liquor Factory ,largest paper factory of nepal named as Everest Paper Mill and wire factory as well as plyboard factory is situated in the city.In the outerskirt of the city lots of rice mill are in operation.Fishing business is one of the major and prominent sector of commerce in the city.

References
  1. "72 new municipalities announced". My Republica.com. Archived from the original on 2014-06-18. Retrieved 2014-05-08.
  2. "Government announces 72 new municipalities". The Kathmandu Post. Retrieved 2014-05-08.
  3. "26 Film halls closed because of downturn in Nepali film industry". Films of Nepal. July 11, 2013. Archived from the original on 2016-12-29. Retrieved 2020-01-05.
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