Birendranagar

Birendranagar वीरेन्द्रनगर dovanchaur
—  Municipality  —
Birendranagar Location in Nepal
Coordinates: 28°36′N 81°38′E / 28.6°N 81.633°E / 28.6; 81.633Coordinates: 28°36′N 81°38′E / 28.6°N 81.633°E / 28.6; 81.633
Country	Nepal
Zone	Bheri Zone
District	Surkhet District
Population (1991)
– Total	22,937
Time zone	Nepal Time (UTC+5:45)

Birendranagar (Nepali: वीरेन्द्रनगर) is a city in mid western Nepal, located in the Surkhet District of Bheri Zone. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of 22,937 people residing in 4773 individual households.^[1]

This city is located in the famous Surkhet Valley, and is a principal township in the western hills region of Nepal. Birendranagar is so named in honour of His Majesty the late King Birendra who planned and established it.

Demography

Historically Birendranagar and the surrounding area of Surkhet were the lands of the Tharu and Local Rajhi, however the region has seen increased migration from the surrounding mountain regions as well as other parts of the country, although unstable political conditions have affected Birendranagar. The population of the city is approximately 55,000. Villagers from smaller surrounding communities migrate here in search of increased security and opportunity.

Infrastructure

Birendranagar is the main food supplier of the rural Karnali Zone which is just linked by Karnali highway. Also it is the main shopping destination of the Dailekh Jajrkot Acham nearby hilly district. Also there is a domestic Airport (with the code SKH) east of the city. One can fly from Kathmandu to Birendranagar and from Birendranagar to Jumla, Humla, Kalikot, Dolpa, Mugu and other Hill district from here. Main road connect rest part of the country is Ratna Highway can have bus service to Kathmandu, Pokhara, Bharatpur, Dharan and other meagre destinations from here also service to Nepalgung for crossing border of India is 115 km from Birendranagar and regular bus and private car and taxis are running between Birendranagar and Kohalpur Nepaljung. Newley made Karnali Highway start to connect Birendranagar Kalikot and Jumla in the north and a meager road connect Birendranagar to Tulsipur and Tribhuvannagar of Dang District. Also there is road to Jajarkot from here.

Tourist areas

Birendranagar has a very beautiful clock tower, which was made with help from Japan. Bulbul Tal, a park with a small lake and springs, is another major attraction. One can also go rafting in Bheri Babai, Karnali River. Other major towns and villages near Birendranagar are Chinchu and Babiyachour.

Religious areas

• D:/sagar/Deutubaji Mandir.JPG

Deuti Bajai

Deauti Bajai is the most famous Hindu temple in Birendranagar, if not the entire midwestern region of Nepal. This temple's history is closely associated with the people of Raji society; historically, only Raji society people would pray here. Every day people come from near and far to pray in this temple. It is a national heritage site, and the government and municipality are trying to renovate the temple to make it more attractive to religious tourists.

Kakre Bihar

Kakre Bihar is the Hindu Buddhist temple nearest to Birendranagar. This temple, believed to be built in the 12th century, is made of solid stone with attractive bronze statues of Hindu gods and goddesses and Buddha. This place is also famous for its natural mountain beauty; people come to the area for religious purposes as well as to experience true nature.

Mangalgadhi

Colleges & University

Mid-Western University, Birendranagar

Nepal Government appointed Dr. Padam Lal Devkota, a sociology professor, as the Vice Chancellor (the chief excetive) of the Midwestern University on August 8, 2011. This appointment can be regarded as the offcial beginning of the university in the Midwestern region of Nepal. Prior to this, a team of self-motivated and active educationists in Surkhet had been working hard for more than seventeen years to establish this university. This university has come into existence after a long and untiring efforts of the team. Collaborating with the existing political parties, building partnerships with adjacent districts, lobbying with the government, and fundraising campaigns had been a norm for this team built up by the people's bottom-up initiation and known in the region as the Preparation Committee of the Midwestern Univertisy.

Since an independent institution of higher education was a cherished dream of the people of this area, the team was able to garner a tremendous political support from the existing parties as well as a wide enthusiastic participation of the people of this region. People of Surkhet particularly showed an amazing example of contribution to the fundraising program geared to the establishment of this university.

Midwestern University is still in the making and has a lot to do before coming fully into function. The land, property, human resource, and the students of the existing TU-affiliated campuses in the region are likely to come under this univesity to give it a life to begin with. There is a strong support to this university from the existing campuses throughout the region.

Supposed to be catering for the regional higher education need of the youth, this university is also expected to serve as a partner and a vehicle of the development of the whole Midwestern Development Region of the country. The headquarters of the university is in the process of opening soon in Birendranagar. It is also hoped that this university will bring about a significant change of strategy over the education system of this geographically largest region of the country. One of the most educationally backward regions, the area was also a major sufferer and also an instigator of the 10-year civil war (1996-2006), that brought about major political changes nationwide.

Surkhet Education campus

Officially known as "Surkhet Campus (Education)," this very old campus ironically began operation in Nepalgunj. Later when the campus was moved to Surkhet, Birendranagar Multiple Campus (BMC) was already in operation. For several years, the campus did not have its own buildings. Therefore, it used to run its programs in the rented rooms of BMC during the daytimes and evenings. This was possible because BMC, attended mostly by office-goers ran programs in the mornings only. This is one of the consituent campuses of Tribhuvan University, which has headquarters in Kathmandu.

Birendranagar Multiple campus

One of the most important collages, it offers multiple streams of education up to masters level. Famous countriwide in bisiness administration this is a popular campus because of its location very close to the main market. This campus is also affiliated to Tribhuvan University, the oldest and the largest university in Nepal.

Apart from these major campuses, there are several other colleges and vocational schools run in the town.

Hospitals

Birendranagar is the main educational and Health center in West Hilly Region of Nepal various collages and Schools are there and 1 Regional Hospital and a district hospital are the major ones but other private hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics are also running.

Mid-western Regional Hospital Birendranagar Nepal

This newly constructed hospital is now running with a capacity of 100 beds but it is expected to be more than 300 bed soon. This hospital will provide all advanced lab services not only for the people of Birendranagar but also for the people of the entire Mid Western Region of Nepal.

The 300-bed hospital will be built in five phases. Some 22 bighas of land has been allocated for the construction of the hospital at ward No.3 Tarigau in Birendranagar. Although plans were made three years ago for the construction, it could not be built for various reasons

District Hospital

Oldest hospital in Birendranagar running with 35 beds and providing medical facilities to the locals. Also there is an American diplomat made Eye care center in the compound District hospital, This Eye care center has 15 bed services with operation room.

Midwestern Region Veterinary Hospital Birendranagar Nepal

This hospital is providing all the treatment to the cattle of the local farmers in the Midwestern region of Nepal.

One eye treatment center and other private hospital and nursing homes are also serving the people of Birendranagar.

References

1. ^ "Nepal Census 2001", Nepal's Village Development Committees (Digital Himalaya), http://www.digitalhimalaya.com/collections/nepalcensus/form.php?selection=1, retrieved 22 November 2011 .

External links

• http://www.dohop.com/travel-guide/Surkhet-Nepal/
• http://www.muannepal.org/resource-center/citizen_charter/Birendranagar_citizen_charter.pdf
• http://www.namastesurkhet.com