Birgunj is a metropolitan city in Parsa District in Madhesh Province of southern Nepal.
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Birgunj is a metropolitan city in Parsa District in Madhesh Province of southern Nepal.
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Birgunj was one of the first three municipalities formed during the rule of Prime Minister Mohan Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana.
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Birgunj is one of the largest city in Nepal and largest in Madhesh Province.
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Birgunj is the fifth most populated metropolis of the nation.
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Birgunj was established as a conglomerate of several villages in and around Gahawa Mai Temple.
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Birgunj was founded in 1897 by 11th Rana Prime Minister Bir Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana; the ancient name was Gahawa.
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Birgunj wanted to remove the Birgunj bazaar from there and set it in Rautahat.
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Birgunj was the main center from where Madhes movement started twice both in 2007 and 2013.
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Birgunj is located in the Terai plain which is the northern part of the Indo-Gangetic plain.
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Birgunj Customs holds a major contribution in terms of revenue earnings in the nation.
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Birgunj is served by Simara Airport, which lies 9 miles north of the city.
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Birgunj has many FM Community radio stations including Narayani FM 103.
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