Ratnanagar
Ratnanagar
रत्ननगर | |
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  Ratnanagar Location in Nepal | |
| Coordinates: 27°37′N 84°30′E / 27.617°N 84.500°E | |
| Country |  Nepal |
| Province | Province No. 3 |
| District | Chitwan District |
| Established | 1997 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 686 km2 (265 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 200 m (700 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 69,851 |
| • Density | 100/km2 (260/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:45 (NST) |
| Postal code | 44204[1] |
| Climate | Cwa |
| Website | www |
Ratnanagar is a municipality in Chitwan District of Province No. 3 in Nepal. It is the second biggest municipality after Bharatpur Metropolitan City that was formed in 1997 through ther merger of the former Village Development Committees Old-Ratnanagar and Panchakanya.[2] It is adjacent to Chitwan National Park, and serves as a gateway to the park. Agricultural products produced from Ratnanagar includes rice, maize, mustard and vegetables. This municipality is also a major place for production of poultry products and animal husbandry. Tourism is another source of income generation for the people in Ratnanagar. People are directly or indirectly dependent in tourism industry. Ratnanagar is also concerned in environment preservation so in order to preserve and protect environment, eco-friendly electric risk-shaw has also been introduced and available in different parts of this municipality.[citation needed] It lies on the bank of East Rapti River.
In 2014, the former Village Development Committees Bachhayauli and Pithuwa were merged into Ratnanagar.[3]
Sauraha that lies in Ratnanagar's vicinity is a touristic hub with many hotels, resorts and shops, as it borders Chitwan National Park. There is also an Elephant Breeding Station.[4]
Demographics
At the time of the 2011 Nepal census it had a population of 69,851 people living in 16,070 individual households.[5] Ratnanagar has a notable Tharu community.[2]
Transportation
Ratnanagar lies on Mahendra Highway, one of the main highways in Nepal.
Media
To Promote local culture Ratnanagar has two community radio stations, Radio Arpan - 104.5 MHz and Radio Chitwan 94.6 MHz.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "Postal Codes of Nepal". Government of Nepal - Postal Service Department. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
- ^ a b "Brief Introduction". Ratnanagar Municipality. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
- ^ Municipal Association of Nepal (MuAN)
- ^ "Sauraha aiming to extend tourists' stay". 24 December 2007. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; 30 April 2008 suggested (help) - ^ "National Population and Housing Census 2011" (PDF). Central Bureau of Statistics. November 2017. Retrieved 1 May 2018.
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