Bhojpur ( ne, भोजपुर) is one of the two urban municipalities of Bhojpur District of

Province No. 1 Province No. 1 (proposed names: Kirat Autonomous State, Kirat, Limbuwan, Khambuwan Rashtriya Morcha, Nepal, Khambuwan, Mount Everest, Sagarmatha, Virata, Birat and Koshi River, Koshi) is the easternmost of the seven Provinces of Nepal, province ...

Nepal Nepal (; ne, नेपाल ), formerly the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal ( ne, सङ्घीय लोकतान्त्रिक गणतन्त्र नेपाल ), is a landlocked country in South Asia. It is mai ...

. Bhojpiur is the traditional home of the

Kirat The Kirati people, also spelled as Kirant or Kiranti, are a Sino-Tibetan ethnic group. They are peoples of the Himalayas, mostly the Eastern Himalaya extending eastward from Nepal to North East India (predominantly in the Indian state of Sikkim ...

Rai people The Rai are an ethnolinguistic group belonging to the Kirati people, Kirat family and primarily Tibeto-Burman languages, Tibeto-Burman linguistic ethnicity. They mainly reside in the eastern parts of Nepal, the Indian states of Sikkim, West Benga ...

and has a long history since the settlement of the Kirat Rai people. Bhojpur bazaar is famous for its metalwork, particularly

khukuri The kukri () or khukuri ( ne, खुकुरी, ) is a type of machete with a distinct recurve in its blade. It serves multiple purposes as a melee weapon and also as a regular cutting tool throughout most of South Asia. The ''kukri'', ''khu ...

knives and

Karuwa Karuwa () is traditional vessel used in Nepali households to serve water and liquor. Generally, a karuwa is made of brass for daily use. However, decorative karuwas are made from precious metals such as silver and gold. Construction Karuwas hav ...

(metal vessels). It is home to many businesses as well as skilled craftsmen. Other major towns in the district include Dingla to the north, Ghoretar to the south, and Taksar near the airstrip, from where flights connect to

Biratnagar Biratnagar () is a metropolitan city in Nepal, which serves as the capital of Province No. 1. With a population of 242,548 as per the 2011 census, it is the largest city in the province and also the headquarters of Morang district. As per the p ...

and

Kathmandu , pushpin_map = Nepal Bagmati Province#Nepal#Asia , coordinates = , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name = , subdivision_type1 = Province , subdivision_name1 = Bagmati Prov ...

. The design and construction of the 240 km Koshi Highway in east Nepal between Dharan on the Terai Plain and Num in the Middle Himalaya commenced in the early 1970s and was completed in 2012 when the first vehicles were able to drive to Num. Construction of this highway links Bhjopur to other major cities and towns like

Hile Hile ( ne, हिले) is a hill town located in the Eastern Part of Nepal, 13 km north of the regional center of Dhankuta Bazar. At an elevation of 1948 meters, it is the main route to other hilly districts like Bhojpur and Sankhuwasabh ...

Dhankuta Dhankuta ( ne, धनकुटा ) is a hill town and the headquarter of Koshi Zone located in Dhankuta District of Eastern Nepal. According to 2011 Nepal census, it has population of 26,440 inhabitants. History Until about 1963 Dhankuta Ba ...

and

Dharan Dharan ( ne, धरान) a sub-metropolitan city in Sunsari District of Province No. 1, Nepal, which was established as a fourth municipality in the Kingdom in 1958. It is the third most populous city in Eastern Nepal after Biratnagar and It ...

. Historically it is a part of Majh Kirat (middle Kirat/ Khambuwan), and used to be called "east number 4". Middle Kirat consists mainly of Bhojpur and Khotang districts, the traditional home of kirat

, an indigenous ethnic group of Nepal. In addition to Rais, other ethnic groups include castes like Chhetris, Bahuns, and Dalits.

Background

Bhojpur was a VDC in Bhojpur District before 2014. According to the

2011 Nepal census Nepal conducted a widespread national census in 2011 by the Nepal Central Bureau of Statistics. Working with the 58 municipalities and the 3915 Village Development Committees at a district level, they recorded data from all the municipalities an ...

it had total population of 7,446 with 2,070 households. On 18 May 2014

Government of Nepal The Government of Nepal ( ne, नेपाल सरकार) is the federal executive authority of Nepal. Prior to the abolition of the Nepali monarchy in 2006 (became republic in 2008), it was officially known as His Majesty's Government. T ...

declared 72 new municipality within the hole country. Same time Bhojpur Municipality declared, incorporating Bhojpur,

Bhaisipankha Bhaisipankha is a former VDC and now a neighborhood of Bhojpur Municipality in Bhojpur District in the Province No. 1 of eastern Nepal. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of 3,077 persons living in 555 individual househol ...

Bokhim Bokhim is a former VDC and now a neighborhood of Bhojpur Municipality in Bhojpur District in the Province No. 1 of eastern Nepal. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of 3438 persons living in 618 individual households. On ...

and Taksar VDCs diving in 11

ward Ward may refer to: Division or unit * Hospital ward, a hospital division, floor, or room set aside for a particular class or group of patients, for example the psychiatric ward * Prison ward, a division of a penal institution such as a pris ...

units. In March 2017, the

restructured all the local level bodies of Nepal into 753 new local level structures. The previous Aamtep,

Helauchha Helauchha is a Neighborhood (formerly a VDC) in Bhojpur Municipality of Bhojpur District in the Province No. 1 of eastern Nepal. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census The 1991 Nepal census was a widespread national census conducted by the Nepal ...

Siddheshwar Siddheshwar also known as Siddharameshwar and Siddharama was one among the five acharya ("saint") of the Lingayat faith. Siddheshwar was a great contributor to Lingayat sampradaya of Hinduism. He was a great mystic and a Kannada poet who was ...

and Gupteshwar VDCs merged again in Bhojpur Municipality and rearranged the 11 wards into 12

wards Ward may refer to: Division or unit * Hospital ward, a hospital division, floor, or room set aside for a particular class or group of patients, for example the psychiatric ward * Prison ward, a division of a penal institution such as a priso ...

. Now total area of the municipality is and total population according to the 2011 Nepal census is 27,204. The admin headquarter of the municipality is located at Bhojpur Bazar (ward no. 7).

Constituency

Bhojpur Municipality is divide into two Provincial constituencies as below:

People

Newar people Newar (; new, नेवार, endonym: Newa; new, नेवा, Pracalit script:) or Nepami, are the historical inhabitants of the Kathmandu Valley and its surrounding areas in Nepal and the creators of its historic heritage and civilisation ...

Religion

Hindu Hindus (; ) are people who religiously adhere to Hinduism.Jeffery D. Long (2007), A Vision for Hinduism, IB Tauris, , pages 35–37 Historically, the term has also been used as a geographical, cultural, and later religious identifier for ...

Buddhism Buddhism ( , ), also known as Buddha Dharma and Dharmavinaya (), is an Indian religion or philosophical tradition based on teachings attributed to the Buddha. It originated in northern India as a -movement in the 5th century BCE, and gra ...

Kirant Mundhum Kirat Mundum, also known as Kiratism, or Kirati Mundum, is a Folk religion that is indigenous to the Kirati ethnic groups of Nepal, Darjeeling and Sikkim, majorly practiced by Yakkha, Limbu, Sunuwar, Rai, Thami, Jirel, Hayu and Surel peoples ...

Christian Christians () are people who follow or adhere to Christianity, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The words ''Christ'' and ''Christian'' derive from the Koine Greek title ''Christós'' (Χρι ...

College & Universities

* Bhojpur Multiple Campus * Nucleus Academy * Bidhyodaya Higher Secondary School * PanchaKanya Secondary School * Yasodhara Higher Secondary School * Sidheswor Higher Secondary School * Teachers Training Center * Shree Janodaya Secondary School * Shree Tyamke Primary School * Shree Jaunagi Adharbhut School

Tourism Spots

* Suntale Danda *

Bhojpur Airport Bhojpur Airport is an airport serving Bhojpur, a town in the Bhojpur District in Province No. 1 in Nepal. Facilities The airport resides at an elevation of above sea level. It has single runway which is in length. This airport has helped t ...

* Dipsha Village * Tyamke Dada * Maiyung Dada * Shilichung *

Hatuwagadhi Hatuwagadhi ( ne, हतुवागढी) is a rural municipality out of 7 rural municipalities of Bhojpur District of Province No. 1 of Nepal Nepal (; ne, नेपाल ), formerly the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal ( ne, � ...

* Siktel And Pikhuwa KHola * Taksar Temple * Siddhakali Temple
Bhojpur Bazar

Transportation

Airways

Public Bus

Bhojpur Bus Park

Notable people

Ram Prasad Rai Ram Prasad Rai (Nepali: रामप्रसाद राई) (born March 1, 1909 – unknown) was a Nepali revolutionary, guerrilla leader, military theorist and organizer of the Liberation Army in East part of Nepal. Rai was a major figure of ...

Dayahang Rai Dayahang Rai ( ne, दयाहाङ् राई) is a Nepali actor, director, and playwright. Dayahang is known for his uniqueness in Nepali cinema. He is one of the most popular and acclaimed actors of Nepal. He has starred in over 40 films ...

Bidhya Devi Bhandari Bidya Devi Bhandari (, ; born 19 June 1961) is a Nepali politician who is serving as the second and current president of Nepal. She formerly served as the minister of defence and minister of environment and population. She is the first woman t ...

* Babu Bhogati *

Sher Dhan Rai Sher Dhan Rai ( ne, शेरधन राई; born 23 February 1971) is a Nepalese politician and Former Chief Minister of Province No. 1, a province in eastern Nepal. He was elected parliamentary party leader of CPN (UML), the largest party i ...

Hom Nath Upadhyaya Pandit Hom Nath Upadhyaya (4 July 1943 – 7 September 2016) was a Nepali tabla player who specialized in Hindustani classical music. Upadhyaya served as royal court musician in Nepal. Early life and education He was born on 4 July 1943 ...

sudan kirati Sudan Kirati is a Nepalese politician, currently a Cabinet Minister, Government of Nepal, and a member of parliament(MP) of Nepal. Mr Kirati was born on March 2, 1979. He belongs to the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre), currently serving a ...

References

{{Province No. 1 Populated places in Bhojpur District, Nepal Nepal municipalities established in 2014 Municipalities in Koshi Province Municipalities in Bhojpur District Bhojpur Municipality