Chainpur, Bajhang

Chainpur is an ancient town in Jaya Prithvi Municipality and headquarters of Bajhang District in the Seti Zone of north-western Nepal. The formerly Village Development Committee was merged to form new municipality from 18 May 2014. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of 4,143 and had 759 houses in the village. It has a grass runway in town with limited flights. From 1990-2002 the Peace Corps operated in Chainpur.

Chainpur
चैनपुर
Municipality
Chainpur
Location in Nepal
Coordinates: 29°33′N 81°12′E
Country   Nepal
ZoneSeti Zone
DistrictBajhang District
Population
 (1991)
  Total4,143
  Religions
Hindu
Time zoneUTC+5:45 (Nepal Time)
Postal code
10500
Area code092
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