Dhangadhi

Dhangadhi ( ne, धनगढी ) is a sub-metropolitan city and the district headquarters of Kailali District in Sudurpashchim Province of Nepal.Dhangadhi is also the temporary capital of Sudurpashchim Province. It shares a border with Uttar Pradesh, India in the south, Godawari and Gauriganga Municipality in the North, Kailari Rural Municipality in the east and Kanchanpur District in the west. Dhangadhi is a sub-metropolis divided into 19 wards. It has a population of about 147,181 and thus is the 10th biggest city of Nepal. It has an area of . It is one of the major cities of Far - West Province of Nepal along with Mahendranagar.

Dhangadhi was established in 1976. It became the first sub-metropolitan city in the far-west after it was upgraded to a sub-metropolis from municipality status on 18 September 2015 as the village development committees Fulbari and Urma were merged into Dhangadhi. There is a fable. Rana Tharu of Dhangadhi used to bury their wealth in the ground due to the fear of robbers. That is why the name of Dhangadhi remained Dhangadhi

Transportation

Road

Dhangadhi is well connected with other major cities of Nepal and the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Indian and Nepali nationals may cross the international border without restrictions, however there is a customs checkpoint for goods and third country nationals. Local transport includes Cycle Rickshaws, Taxis and Public City Buses.

Air

Dhangadhi Airport is located 10 km from the administrative center and about 660 kilometers west of Kathmandu. The runway has been extended to 1,524 metres (5,000 ft) length and blacktopped to accommodate Fokker 100 aircraft.

Demographics

Languages

At the time of the 2011 Census of Nepal, 36% of the population in the City spoke Tharu, 31% Doteli, 22% Nepali, 2% Hindi, 2% Maithili, 1% Magar, and 6% spoke other languages as their first language.

Ethnic groups

The largest ethnic group is Tharu, who makes 37% of the population, Chhetris with 21% comes to second place, while the Hill Brahman population is 17%. Other groups in Dhangadhi includes the Thakuri (6%), Kami (6%), Magar (3%) and others various ethnic gropups makes(12%) of the population.

Climate

Dhanghadi has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (''Cwa'' according to the Köppen climate classification). The highest temperature ever recorded in Dhangadhi was on 16 June 1995, which is the highest temperature to have ever been recorded in Nepal. The lowest temperature ever recorded was on 11 January 1985.

Education

Colleges

* Kailali Multiple Campus (Campus Road)
*Kailali Model Higher Secondary School, Utter Behadi
* Sudur Paschimanchal Campus (Sontoshi tole)
* Aishwarya Multiple Campus was established in 2063 B.S. & has been conditioning the bachelor level programs with affiliation to Tribhuwan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal. The programs currently offered are: B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science), BBS (Bachelor of Business Studies).It is the one of the best college of Nepal which provides quality education.
* Dhangadhi Engineering College was established in 2000 A.D. & has been conducting the bachelor level programs with affiliation to Pokhara University, Nepal. The programs currently offered are: Bachelor of Computer Engineering (B.E Computer), Bachelor of Computer Application (B.C.A), Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A), and Bachelor of Civil Engineering (B.E Civil).
* Nepal Western Academy is another renowned college located in Santoshi Tole. It is affiliated to Pokhara University. Currently it has been running BBA BI and BHM programs.
* National Academy of science and technology (Uttar Behendi)
* Western International Business School (LN chowk). Currently it has been running BBA and MBA. It is affiliated to Delta International University of New Orleans USA

Schools

* Kailali Vidya Niketan (Dhangadhi-8, shiksyanagar)
* Shree Milan English School
* Aristo English Boarding High School (Campus Road)
* Three Stars English Boarding School Dhangadhi-8,Kailali
* Caspian Academy English Boarding School Dhangadhi-*,kailali
* Aishwarya Vidya Niketan Higher Secondary School, Hasanpur, Kailali
* Stepping Stone English School, Chauraha-2, Dhangadhi
* Golden Jyoti English Boarding School, Jugeda, Dhangadhi
* Broad Vision International Academy, Chatakpur, Dhangadhi.
* Kailali Model Higher Secondary School, Uttarbehadi, Dhangadhi
* Panchodaya Higher Secondary School
* Green Land Public School - Dhangadhi
* Malika Higher Secondary English School
* Unique Modern Academy santoshitole-2.
* Shree Basu Devi Higher Secondary School (dhangadhi,06, jali)
* Far West Secondary School (jai)
* Galaxy Higher Secondary School (Hasanpur)
* Emerald Academy (Dhangadhi-3, Bishalnagar)
* Manilek International School Dhangadhi-3, Chatakpur
* Doon Academy, Bhanshar Road, Dhangadhi-3, Kailali
* Glee Academy School
* Himal Academy Dhangadhi, Chauraha-2, Dhangadhi
* Siddhartha Shishu Sadan Higher Secondary School, L.N. Chwok
* Shree Navadurga Secondary School, Dhangadhi-2, Bhansar
* Jaycees Everest English School, Dhangadhi-2
* Western Crystal Academy Dhangadhi-2
* Mountsaipal English Boarding School
* Crescent City School, Baiyabehadi-2, Dhangadhi
* Discovery English Boarding School Dhangadhi-8, Kantipur Tole
* Navajeevan English School, Santoshitole-2, Dhangadhi
* Delight Boarding School
* Alliance International School, Baiyahehadi,

Health

Hospital

* Seti Provincial Hospital, Main Road, Dhagadhi
* City Metro Hospital
* Navajeevan Hospital
* CP Hospital, Chatakpur
* Maya Metro Hospital
* Nisarga Hospital
* Dhangadhi Netralaya Eye Hospital, Chatakpur
* Joshi Medical
* NOVA Hospital
* Om Aasha Hospital, Campusroad, Dhangadhi

References

{{Metropolitan Municipalities of Nepal

Populated places in Kailali District
Transit and customs posts along the India–Nepal border
Points for exit and entry of nationals from third countries along the India–Nepal border
Nepal municipalities established in 1976
Municipalities in Kailali District
Submetropolitan municipalities of Nepal