Chhireshwarnath

Chhireshwarnath (Nepali: छिरेश्वरनाथ) is a municipality in the Dhanusa District of Province No. 2 of Nepal. The municipality was established on 18 May 2014 as a result of the merging with the already existing Village Development Committees Ramdaiya, Kumhraul, Sakhuwa Mahendranagar, Hariharpur, Gopalpur, Baninya and Digambarpur.

Chhireswarnath

क्षिरेश्वरनाथ
Municipality
Chhireswarnath
Location in Nepal
Coordinates: 26°43′43″N 85°55′30″E
Country   Nepal
ProvinceProvince No. 2
DistrictDhanusa
Government
 • TypeChhireswarnath Municipality
Area
 • Total50.85 km2 (19.63 sq mi)
Population
 • Total42,541
 • Density840/km2 (2,200/sq mi)
Languages
 • LocalNepali, Maithili
Time zoneUTC+5:45 (NST)
Area code(s)041
Websitekshireshwornathmun.gov.np

Mahendranagar is located in the Chhireswarnath municipality with a population of 10,209 people, as of August 2020. Mahendranagar acts as a bridge between Dhalkebar and Janakpur. It has the largest cattle market in Nepal and is the assumed source of 65% of cattle, buffaloes and goats in the Kathmandu valley. It also has health facilities that serve the neighbouring communities. It has one of the largest paper factories in Nepal, Everest Paper Mill, and the majority of people that reside in the area are employed.

Dhudmati is one of the largest lakes of the Dhanusha District and Chhireshwarnath is one of the most popular temples of the God Shiva. Sakhuwabazar is a famous market of Chhireswarnath Municipality; it is the heart of Chhireswarnath. It has an average annual income of more than 1.25 Crore. The Municipality and the majority of the people residing in Chhireshwarnath are heavily dependent on the local market.

Entertainment

Stage shows, concerts, and plays are occasionally organised by local clubs and organisations. Previously, two movie theatres were operating in the city; Radha Talkies and Lavkush Chalachitra Mandir. However, due to the rise of technology and home entertainment facilities, they have closed since then. Lavkush Chalachitra Mandir may have subsequently reopened. [citation needed]

Geography and climate
Sakhuwa, Mahendranagar

Chhireswarnath is located in the Terai, the forested and marshy terrain at the base of the Himalaya mountain range. The major rivers surrounding it are Aurahi and Jalad. Chhireswarnath Municipality is famous for its temples (Chhireswarnath Temple). The city has derived its name from the temple Chhireswarnath.

One can see all the six seasons in Chhireswarnath. Basant Ritu (Spring – February/March), Grisma Ritu (Summer – April/May/June), Barsha Ritu (Rainy – July/August), Sharad Ritu (Autumn - September/October), Hemanta Ritu (Autumn-winter - November/December), Shishir Ritu (Winter - December/January).

The best time to visit Chhireswarnath is between September and March. During this period, people can not only enjoy the pleasant weather, they also have the chance to see several festivals.

Festivals
Chhath in Sakhuwabazar

There are many festivals which are celebrated in Chhireswxrnath municipality like Chaat, Bhai Tika, Dipawali, Bijaya Dashami, Eid, Holi, and Raksha Bandhan.

Hotels

Chhireswxrnath, Has several hotels and restaurants which offer accommodations. These include:

  • Hotel Royal
  • Sah Meat house
  • Hotel Namaste
  • Hotel Satabdi
  • Hotel Pachkauri
  • Hotel Tej narayan
  • Bikash Misthaan Bhandar

Education

Accepting the fact that education is a backbone of development, numerous private schools have opened. Most of them are residential English and Nepali medium schools. Chhireswar Janta Ma Bi is one of the oldest schools in the region. Various prominent scholars, administrators, and political dignitaries have finished their schooling from Chhireswar Janta Ma Bi. Presently, it also runs the +2 program with the affiliation from NEB Nepal.

Apart from that, various private residential schools are in operation they are Gangotri Boarding, Rubys International, DRSK Academy, Morning Glory School, Saraswati Boarding, Gyan Mandir Secondary English Boarding School, Pragati Shishu Sadan.

Social organisation
  • Dhanusha Kabadi Kho-Kho Academy: One of the sports organisations in the city and covering the small area of Mahendranagar, near the bridge

Co-operative organisation

Co-operative organisations in Chhireshwarnath include Mahalakshmi, Griha Laxmi, Laxman Rekha, Khusiyali, Jai Singh Baba, and Upyogi that provide loan and saving facilities for those in need.

Banks
Nepal Rastra Bank, Janakpur

In Chhireshwarnath there are multiple banks with automated teller machines (ATM's):

  • Rastiya Banijya Bank
  • Sahayogi Bikash Bank
  • Machhapuchhre Bank
  • Kumari Bank Limited
  • Siddhartha Bank
  • Century Bank Limited
  • Siddhartha bank
  • NIC ASIA Bank
  • Agriculture Development Bank
  • Prime Commercial Bank

Commercial and industrial facility

There is a couple of industrial establishment located in Chhireswarnath Municipality. The city has two liquor factories and one largest paper factory of Nepal which is Everest Paper Mill, a wire factory, and a plywood board factory. There were many rice mills on the outskirts of the city. Fishing is a prominent sector of commerce.

References
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