Lahan (लहान) is a city and municipality with
24 wards' in
Siraha District
Siraha District ( ne, सिराहा जिल्ला; ), a district in Madhesh Province, is one of the seventy-seven districts of Nepal. It is situated in the Terai belt of Nepal. The district, with Siraha as its district headquarters, c ...
in the
Madhesh Province
Madhesh Province ( Nepali/ mai, मधेश प्रदेश) is a province of Nepal that was formed after the adoption of the Constitution of Nepal. It is Nepal's most populous province, and smallest province by area. It borders Province N ...
south-eastern
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 ...
. It is connected with Mahendra Highway, which is also called the east–west highway. It is located nearly 261 km east of the capital,
Kathmandu
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via B.P. highway and E-W Highway & 424 km east via Narayanghat-Mugling Highway. Lahan is located at the latitude of 26.717 and longitude of 86.483. It is at an elevation of 111 meters above sea level. It follows Nepali time zone, UTC Offset: +05:45 hours.
Laukaha
Laukaha is a very old Border Town in the district of Madhubani in the Indian state of Bihar. It is close to the border with Nepal and the Nepalese town of Thadi. The population of Laukaha is between 11, 000 and 15, 000.
Laukaha has a primar ...
in India and nearby town of
Thadi
Thadi ( ne, ठाड़ी) or Thadi Viswaspatti is a very old border town and a market place of Nepal in Siraha District bordering Indian town of Laukaha. It is currently part of Bhagwanpur Rural municipality. It is located nearly 370 kilomete ...
which is 18 km South of Lahan in Nepal are a part of one of the agreed route for Mutual Trade between
India
India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: ), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the so ...
and
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 ...
. Lahan connects
Thadi
Thadi ( ne, ठाड़ी) or Thadi Viswaspatti is a very old border town and a market place of Nepal in Siraha District bordering Indian town of Laukaha. It is currently part of Bhagwanpur Rural municipality. It is located nearly 370 kilomete ...
to rest of Nepal.
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 ...
Government of
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 ...
has set up a dedicated customs office in the town. and Government of
India
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has set up a Land Customs Station with a Superintendent level officer. So, in simple import and export are allowed in this location.
The population has increased gradually due to urbanisation over a period of 20 years. This city has become a market hub in the eastern part of
Province No. 2
Madhesh Province ( Nepali/ mai, मधेश प्रदेश) is a province of Nepal that was formed after the adoption of the Constitution of Nepal. It is Nepal's most populous province, and smallest province by area. It borders Province N ...
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Many people come from
Udayapur District, Udaypur for sales and shopping as well.
Popular Places
The town is popular for
Sagarmatha Choudhary Eye Hospital, Lahan
Sagarmatha Choudhary Eye Hospital at Lahan, Nepal is a non-profit eye hospital for residents of Eastern Nepal and neighboring districts of India
India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: ), is a country in South Asia. It is the s ...
a non-profit eye hospital serving residents of
Eastern Nepal
The Eastern Development Region ( Nepali: पुर्वाञ्चल विकास क्षेत्र, ''Purwānchal Bikās Kshetra'') was one of Nepal's five development regions. It is also known as Kirata region. It was located at th ...
and neighboring districts of
India
India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: ), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the so ...
. Lot of people visit the town for eye and related treatment from Indian border districts of
Supaul
Supaul is a town and a municipality that is headquarters of Supaul district in the Indian state of Bihar. Supaul is the administrative headquarters of this district.
History
Supaul, which was previously a part of Saharsa district, is part of t ...
;
Saharsha;
Darbhanga
Darbhanga is the fifth-largest city and municipal corporation in the Indian state of Bihar situated centrally in Mithila region.
Darbhanga is the headquarters of the Darbhanga district and the Darbhanga division. It was the seat of the erstw ...
and
Madhubani via
Thadi
Thadi ( ne, ठाड़ी) or Thadi Viswaspatti is a very old border town and a market place of Nepal in Siraha District bordering Indian town of Laukaha. It is currently part of Bhagwanpur Rural municipality. It is located nearly 370 kilomete ...
border.
Air Transport
Rajbiraj Airport
Rajbiraj Airport is a domestic airport located in Rajbiraj serving Saptari District, a district in Madhesh Province in Nepal.
After eleven years of complete shut down, the airport resumed its operations on 23 May 2018.
The airport is used by ...
is the nearest airport 43.1 Km away from Lahan where daily 1 flight from Rajbiraj to the capital city Kathmandu is operated with the flight time of 35 minutes.
Railways
The city is also connected to
Laukaha Bazar railway station
Laukaha Bazar railway station serves Laukaha town in Madhubani district in the Indian state of Bihar. It located near the India–Nepal border.
Geography
The area is slightly highland as against low lands all around. Numerous rivers flow in fro ...
which is located in nearby Indian town of
Laukaha
Laukaha is a very old Border Town in the district of Madhubani in the Indian state of Bihar. It is close to the border with Nepal and the Nepalese town of Thadi. The population of Laukaha is between 11, 000 and 15, 000.
Laukaha has a primar ...
, 18 km south via Nepali town of
Thadi
Thadi ( ne, ठाड़ी) or Thadi Viswaspatti is a very old border town and a market place of Nepal in Siraha District bordering Indian town of Laukaha. It is currently part of Bhagwanpur Rural municipality. It is located nearly 370 kilomete ...
which is one of the main entry and exit point for people of
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 ...
and
India
India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: ), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the so ...
. The long ''Jainagar-Darbhanga-Narkatiaganj'' line and ''Sakri-Laukaha Bazar-Nirmali'' line were converted from metre to broad gauge in 2011–2012.
References
External links
Lahan Municipality*
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Populated places in Siraha District
Nepal municipalities established in 1976
Municipalities in Madhesh Province
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