Bideha, Dhanusa

Bideha (Nepali: विदेह) is a municipality in Danusha District in Madhesh Province of Nepal. It was formed in 2016 occupying current 9 sections (wards) from previous 6 VDCs. It occupies an area of 45.51 km2 with a total population of 32,266. The municipality has got the name in memory of the most liberal, democratic king Janak who is also known as Bideha, videh is the ancient state of epic era which was first ruled by king and later after karal janak adopteted Republican system.

Bideha
विदेह
Municipality
Municipality in Nepal
Bideha
Location in Nepal
Bideha
Bideha (Nepal)
Coordinates: 26.83°N 86.00°E / 26.83; 86.00
CountryNepal
Development RegionCentral
DistrictDhanusa
ProvinceMadhesh
Government
  MayorBechan Das
  Deputy MayorAsha Devi Jha
Area
  Total45.51 km2 (17.57 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
  Total32,266
  Density710/km2 (1,800/sq mi)
  Religions
Hindu Muslim Christian
Languages
  LocalMaithili, Tharu, Nepali
Time zoneUTC+5:45 (NST)
Postal Code
45600
Area code041
Websitewww.bidehamun.gov.np
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