Ratnanagar
रत्ननगर | |
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  Ratnanagar Location in Nepal  Ratnanagar Ratnanagar (Nepal) | |
| Coordinates: 27°37′N 84°30′E / 27.617°N 84.500°E | |
| Country |  Nepal |
| Province | Bagmati |
| District | Chitwan |
| Established | 1997 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Parlad Sapkota (NC) |
| • Deputy Mayor | Yadav Prasad Pathak (CPN-UML) |
| Area | |
• Total | 68.6 km2 (26.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 200 m (660 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 69,851 |
| • Density | 1,020/km2 (2,640/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:45 (NST) |
| Postal code | 44204[1] |
| Climate | Cwa |
| Website | www.ratnanagarmun.gov.np/en |
Ratnanagar (Nepali: रत्ननगर) is a municipality in the Chitwan District of Bagmati Province, Nepal. It was established in 1997 through the merger of the former Village Development Committees of Old-Ratnanagar and Panchakanya.[2]
Located adjacent to Chitwan National Park, Ratnanagar serves as a gateway to the park. Agriculture is the primary occupation, with rice, maize, mustard, and vegetables as major crops. Poultry farming and animal husbandry also contribute significantly to the local economy. Tourism is another important sector, particularly in nearby Sauraha, a hub for hotels, resorts, shops, and an Elephant Breeding Station.[3]
The municipality has also introduced eco-friendly electric rickshaws to promote environmental preservation.[citation needed] It lies on the bank of the East Rapti River. In 2014, the former VDCs Bachhayauli and Pithuwa were merged into Ratnanagar.[4]
Demographics
[edit]According to the 2011 Nepal census, Ratnanagar Municipality had a population of 70,226.
Languages
[edit]The most widely spoken first languages were:[5]
| Language | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Nepali | 70.2% |
| Tharu | 16.6% |
| Tamang | 3.9% |
| Bhojpuri | 2.6% |
| Newar | 1.6% |
| Darai | 1.2% |
| Gurung | 0.9% |
| Magar | 0.7% |
| Hindi | 0.7% |
| Maithili | 0.6% |
| Chepang | 0.3% |
| Urdu | 0.1% |
| Bote | 0.1% |
| Rai | 0.1% |
| Kumal | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.1% |
Ethnicity/caste
[edit]The largest ethnic/caste groups were:[6]
| Ethnicity/caste | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Hill Brahmin | 33.1% |
| Tharu | 17.7% |
| Chhetri | 12.4% |
| Tamang | 6.7% |
| Newar | 6.4% |
| Kami | 3.4% |
| Gurung | 2.9% |
| Magar | 2.9% |
| Musalman | 2.5% |
| Damai/Dholi | 1.7% |
| Sarki | 1.4% |
| Darai | 1.3% |
| Kumal | 1.2% |
| Sanyasi/Dasnami | 1.1% |
| Gharti/Bhujel | 0.7% |
| Chepang | 0.5% |
| Thakuri | 0.5% |
| Kalwar | 0.4% |
| Musahar | 0.3% |
| Rai | 0.3% |
| Other minorities | <0.3% |
Religion
[edit]By religion, the population was:[7]
| Religion | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 87.9% |
| Buddhist | 7.2% |
| Muslim | 2.5% |
| Christian | 2.0% |
| Prakriti | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% |
Ward profile
[edit]Presidents of wards:[8]
| Ward No. | President | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kul Prasad Sapkota | NC |
| 2 | Rajendra Prasad Ghimire | NC |
| 3 | Sohendra Raj Kharel | NC |
| 4 | Ram Kumar Chaudhary | NC |
| 5 | Balkrishna Chapagai | NC |
| 6 | Kiran Mahato | NC |
| 7 | Sajna Mahato | CPN-UML |
| 8 | Krishna Chaudhary | NC |
| 9 | Anant Adhikari | Independent |
| 10 | Kaladhar Paudel | NC |
| 11 | Shyam Kumar Shrestha | CPN-UML |
| 12 | Sundarmani Subedi | Maoist Centre |
| 13 | Pot Bahadur Ghimire | CPN-UML |
| 14 | Hom Nath Ranabhat | NC |
| 15 | Ashik Tamang | CPN-UML |
| 16 | Hem Raj Thapa | CPN-UML |
Transportation
[edit]Ratnanagar lies on the Mahendra Highway, one of the main highways in Nepal. A 3 km stretch of the highway passes through the municipality.
Media
[edit]To promote local culture and broadcast community news, Ratnanagar has three community radio stations: Radio Arpan (104.5 MHz), Radio Chitwan (94.6 MHz), and Relation FM.[citation needed]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Postal Codes of Nepal". Government of Nepal - Postal Service Department. Archived from the original on 30 December 2013. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
- ^ "Brief Introduction". Ratnanagar Municipality. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
- ^ "Sauraha aiming to extend tourists' stay". 24 December 2007. Archived from the original on 30 April 2008. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
- ^ "Municipal Association of Nepal (MuAN)". Archived from the original on 2014-01-07. Retrieved 2018-09-13.
- ^ NepalMap Language
- ^ NepalMap Caste
- ^ NepalMap Religion
- ^ "Ratnanagar Municipality - Election 2079 | Results and Updates | Local Election of Nepal 2079 - Chitwan, Bagmati Pradesh | Ekantipur Election".
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