Gadhimai Municipality

Gadhimai Municipality is a local government body in Rautahat District, Madhesh Province, Nepal. It was established in 2016 (Bikram Sambat 2073) by merging six former Village Development Committees: Samanpur, Sangrampur, Baluwa Madanpur, Gamhariya, Bariyarpur, and Dharampur. The municipality is named after the Gadhimai Temple, which hosts Nepal's second-largest religious fair, drawing millions of pilgrims. Its administrative center is in Samanpur, historically known as Ladaiya Samanpur, a site associated with the Nepal-Anglo War. The municipality lies on the banks of the Bagmati River, which forms the border with Sarlahi District. The local economy relies heavily on the extraction and sale of river-based construction materials, and the area is known for its fish from the Bagmati River. The population is diverse, including Yadav, Muslim, Mallah, Kanu, Brahmin, Kayastha, Tharu, Baniya, Kumhal, Newar, Chamar, Dusadh, Musahar, Dom, and other communities. The municipality is divided into nine wards. It is governed by a municipal executive, with a mayor and deputy mayor. As of the latest information, Smita Kumari Yadav serves as acting mayor and deputy mayor. The municipality provides basic public services such as education, health, infrastructure, and local administration. It is connected by road to the district headquarters Gaur and other major cities via the East-West Highway. The nearest domestic airport is Simara Airport, and international flights are available from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.

Gadhimai Municipality was established in 2016 (Bikram Sambat 2073) as part of Nepal's local government restructuring, just before the 2017 Nepalese local elections. It was formed by merging six former Village Development Committees: Samanpur, Sangrampur, Baluwa Madanpur, Gamhariya, Bariyarpur, and Dharampur. The municipality is named after the Gadhimai Temple, which is located within its boundaries and hosts Nepal's second-largest religious fair, the Gadhimai Mela, held every five years. The administrative center is in Samanpur, historically known as Ladaiya Samanpur, a site linked to the Nepal-Anglo War. The area has historical significance, with remnants of a fort and weapons from the war still found there. The municipality lies on the banks of the Bagmati River, which separates it from Sarlahi District. The local economy has traditionally relied on the extraction and sale of river-based construction materials, and the area is known for its fish from the Bagmati River. The population is diverse, with various ethnic communities residing there. The municipality is divided into nine wards and is governed by a municipal executive. It provides basic public services and is connected by road to major cities in Nepal.

• 2017

  First local elections held after restructuring.

• 2016

  Gadhimai Municipality established by merging six Village Development Committees.

Local government body providing public administration and services to residents of Gadhimai Municipality.

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