Janakpur
Capital of Madhesh Province / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Janakpurdham or Janakpur (Maithili: जनकपुर), is a sub-metropolitan city in Dhanusha district, Madhesh Province, Nepal. The city is a hub for religious and cultural tourism. A headquarter of Dhanusha district, Janakpur is also the capital for Madhesh Province.[2]
Janakpur
जनकपुरधाम | |
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Janakpurdham | |
Clockwise from top Janaki Mandir, Ganga Sagar, Train in Janakpur and Vivah Mandap | |
Nickname: The City of Ponds | |
Motto(s): City of religious and cultural significance | |
Coordinates: 26°43′43″N 85°55′30″E | |
Country | Nepal |
Province | Madhesh Province |
District | Dhanusa |
Settled | Vedic Period |
as Municipality | 1962 |
to Sub-Metro | 2017 |
Previously part of | Mithila |
Named for | King Janaka |
Government | |
• Type | Mayor–council government |
• Mayor | Manoj Kumar Sah (NC) |
• Deputy Mayor | Kishori Sah (NC) |
Area | |
• Total | 91.97 km2 (35.51 sq mi) |
Elevation | 74 m (243 ft) |
Population (2021) | |
• Total | 195,438[1] |
• Rank | 11th |
• Density | 820/km2 (2,125/sq mi) |
• Rank | 4th |
Demonym | Janakpurians |
Languages | |
• Official | Nepali |
• Local | Maithili |
Time zone | UTC+5:45 (NST) |
Postal code | 45600 |
Area code | 041 |
Website | janakpurmun |
The city was founded in the early 12th century. According to tradition and archeological evidence found at the site,[3] ancient civilization indicates Janakpurdham as the capital of the Videha dynasty that ruled the Mithila region in ancient times.[4]
Janakpur is located about 225 km (140 mi) southeast of Kathmandu.[5] As of 2021[update], the city had a population of 195,438 with a 2,125/km2 density. [1][6] Janakpur is currently the fourth most densely populated city of Nepal. Janakpur is located about 23 km away from the Bhitthamore border with India.[7] Nepal Railways operates between Janakpur and Jainagar in India.