This article may require copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone, or spelling. (September 2024) |
Lalbandi (Nepali: लालबन्दी) is a municipality in Sarlahi district in Madhesh Province of Nepal. It is the largest municipality in Madhesh Province. The office of this municipality is in ward no.6. Lalbandi Bazar, located on the East West or Mahendra highway, is one of the main trading areas within the municipality. Bordering Ishwarpur Municipality to the east and south, Haripur Municipality to the west and south, Sindhuli district to the north and Hariwan to the west, Lalbandi is the main trading site of the district.
Lalbandi Municipality
लालबन्दी नगरपालिका | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Nickname: लालबन्दी | |
  Lalbandi Municipality Location in Nepal | |
| Coordinates: 27°4′14″N 85°39′12″E / 27.07056°N 85.65333°E | |
| Country |  Nepal |
| Province | Madhesh |
| District | Sarlahi |
| Zone | Janakpur (until 2015) |
| Development Region | Central Development Region (until 2015) |
| Established | 18th May, 2014 |
| Incorporated (VDC) | Netragunj, Lalbandi, Narayankhola, Parwanipur & Ranigunj |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Basudev Adhikari (Congress) |
| • Deputy Mayor | Kalpana Maya Pakhrin (Congress) |
| Area | |
• Total | 238.50 km2 (92.09 sq mi) |
| Population (2021[1]) | |
• Total | 66,419 |
| • Density | 280/km2 (720/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+05:45 (NPT) |
| Area code | 046 |
| Website | lalbandimun |
Due to increasing urbanization, increased business activity, this municipality is becoming a center of attraction in the district and is developing as the largest municipality in the district.
The whole municipality is moving forward unitedly for the prosperity and development of this municipality by embracing the original slogan, "Clean, beautiful and prosperous city, Pride of Sarlahi District."[2] The municipality is committed to the economic and social upliftment of women, indigenous nationalities, Dalits, the disabled within the municipal area.
The place is known for tomato production in whole Nepal. Tomato and other green vegetables are the chief cash crop of this place along with paddy, wheat, maize and other crops. It is the fast developing Municipality in Mid Terai region of Nepal. Bhudeo Khadya Udhyog (Hulas Foods), a subsidiary of Hulas Group is located here which is one of the biggest rice, pulse and flour manufacturing and packaging industry in Nepal.[3]
Geography
editLalbandi Municipality is broadly divided into Chure range, Bhabar and Outer Terai.[4] The municipality is situated in subtropical monsoon climatic region so, subtropical vegetation preveals in the region. Sal Forest (Shorea robusta) is dominant forest. Other trees found in the municipality are khayer, Sissou (Dalbergia sissoo), Karma, Kumni, Harro, Barro, Sindure, Tantari, Sanisal, Simal (Bombax ceiba), Bhurkul, Dabdabe, etc. The faunal species found in the region are tiger, leopard, bear, elephant, wild buffalo (Bubalus arnee), wild boar, deer, chital, etc. Peacock, Hornbill, kalij, Luiche, etc. are the bird found in the region. Deforestation, population increment are major cause for destruction of habitat of wildlife. Lakhandehi River flows through this municipality.
Climate
editHarion region has subtropical monsoon type of climate. With the reference to Climatic Station of Janakpur, the average maximum temperature of the municipality is 31 °C with record of the highest temperature 42 °C while the average minimum temperature of 20 °C with record of the minimum temperature 4 °C. About 80% of rainfall occurs in monsoon season (July–September) with average rainfall of 1699.6 mm.
Education
editCommunity school Janajyoti Multiple campus that can be studied up to postgraduate level, 3 year Diploma Computer Overseas Course in CTEVT and Janjyoti Technical School, which taught 18 months sub-overseas Course. There are 40 community schools in this Municipality.
Source of Drinking water
editMost of household use tubewell/handpump for drinking water while northern people of this municipality use drinking water from uncovered well/kuwa. In some area of this municipality, people use tap/piped water. Some people use drinking water from river/stream as well. Sprout water, covered well/kuwa, etc. are the other source of drinking water. The municipality has been progressing exponentially to make a supply of potable water to the residence.
Use of Energy
editPeople of Lalbandi Municipality mainly depend upon traditional fuel type for cooking. About minimum percentage of people depend on LP gas for cooking. Biogas is also used for cooking fuel. Other cooking fuel are kerosene, electricity, santhi/Guitha and the others. People of Lalbandi mainly depend on electricity, kerosene, biogas, solar energy for lighting purpose.
Industries/Agriculture
editLalbandi supplies the tomato demand of the whole country. The biggest Tropical Horticulture center of Nepal, also known as Tropical Horticulture Center, lies in the Labandi municipality of the district. The Tropical Horticulture Center is known for the production of mangoes, litchis, scientific production of tomatoes, and myriad species of flowers.[5]
The place is known for tomato production in Nepal. Tomato and other green vegetables are the chief cash crop of this place along with paddy, wheat, maize and other crops. It is one of the fastest developing municipality in Mid Terai region of Nepal. Bhudeo Khadya Udhyog (Hulas Foods), a subsidiary of Hulas Group is located here which is one of the biggest rice, pulse and flour manufacturing and packaging industry in Nepal.[3]
Service
editLalbandi has a permanent market area which houses shops for Garment, Hardware, Cosmetics, Departmental Stores, DVD rentals, Travel agencies, Grocery shops, Hospital, Cooperative Finance companies, a couple of major banks and their ATMs. One can also use internet facilities in the market area. There is a biweekly market that is set up every Monday and Thursday. These are the days when most people from the surrounding areas come for the weekly shopping of groceries. With each passing day the number of shops in the market are growing along with the quality and variety of products that they offer.
Media
editThere are two FM radio stations in Lalbandi Municipality i.e. Radio Ekata 92.4 MHz.[6] and Dhukdhuki FM 95.2 MHz.[7] Radio Ekata is Community radio Station and other Dhukdhuki FM is private radio station. Some of the news portal are Ujyaalo abhiyan,[7] Chiyocharcho khabar[8]
Health
editIn the area of health care, 15 beds government hospital, 100 beds community cooperative hospital and community eye treatment center under construction and health care operated by various associations are available in this municipality.[2][9] Primary Health Center has been upgraded to Lalbandi City Hospital.[10]
Transportation
editThe most important National Highway in Nepal passes through Lalbandi, the EastWest Highway. Due to this most long route buses plying to major hubs in the country like Kathmandu, Pokhara, Birgunj, Biratnagar, Nepalgunj pass through Lalbandi and so one can easily catch a bus to all the major parts of the country from Lalbandi. Bardibas, from where BP Highway starts, is 26 km east of Lalbandi. For local transportation, Tuktuk, Safari, tempos and Tata ace are popularly used. Nearest airport is the Simara Airport which is approximately 70 km. One can get flights to major destination in Nepal from this airport.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "नगर परिचय". Lalbandi Municipality.
- ^ a b "लालबन्दी नगरपालिकाको संक्षिप्त परिचय | Lalbandi Municipality, Office of the Municipal Executive". www.lalbandimun.gov.np. Retrieved 2019-12-24.
- ^ a b "Nepal Census 2001". Nepal's Village Development Committees. Digital Himalaya. Archived from the original on 12 October 2008. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- ^ "Chure conservation far from satisfactory". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
- ^ "Tropical Horticulture Center, Nawalpur, Sarlahi | National Centre for Fruit Development (NCFD) | Kirtipur, Kathmandu". ncfd.gov.np. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ "Radio Eakata 92.4 MHz". www.radioekata.com.np. Retrieved 2019-12-24.
- ^ a b "Dhukdhuki fm – Sound of Heart". Retrieved 2019-12-24.
- ^ "Home". chiyocharcho Khabar. 2024-09-09. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ "Lalbandi the City of Love: About Lalbandi". Lalbandi the City of Love. Retrieved 2019-12-24.
- ^ "City Hospital in Lalbandi boosts service". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 2024-09-12.