Bhojpur is one of the two urban municipalities of Bhojpur District of Province No. 1 of Nepal.
Bhojpiur is the traditional home of the Kirat Rai people and has a long history since the settlement of the Kirat Rai people. Bhojpur bazaar is famous for its metalwork, particularly khukuri knives and Karuwa (metal vessels). It is home to many businesses as well as skilled craftsmen. Other major towns in the district include Dingla to the north, Ghoretar to the south, and Taksar near the airstrip, from where flights connect to Biratnagar and Kathmandu.[citation needed]
The design and construction of the 240 km Koshi Highway in east Nepal between Dharan on the Terai Plain and Num in the Middle Himalaya commenced in the early 1970s and was completed in 2012 when the first vehicles were able to drive to Num.Construction of this highway links Bhjopur to other major cities and towns like Hile, Dhankuta and Dharan.
Historically it is a part of Majh Kirat (middle Kirat/ Khambuwan), and used to be called "east number 4". Middle Kirat consists mainly of Bhojpur and Khotang districts, the traditional home of kirat Rai people, an indigenous ethnic group of Nepal. In addition to Rais, other ethnic groups include castes like Chhetris, Bahuns, and Dalits.
Features & Services
- Strategic land use
- Subdivision and condominium approval
- Maintenance of the local roads
- including snow removal
- Library services
- Fire services
- Animal services and municipal law enforcement
- Parks and recreation
- Arts and culture
- Economic development
- Airports And Transportation
- Tax collection
- Storm sewers
Opening Hours
- Sun 7 Jun, 2026 10 AM - 4 PM
- Mon 8 Jun, 2026 10 AM - 4 PM
- Tue 9 Jun, 2026 10 AM - 4 PM
- Wed 10 Jun, 2026 10 AM - 4 PM
- Thu 4 Jun, 2026 10 AM - 4 PM
- Fri 5 Jun, 2026 10 AM - 4 PM
- Sat 6 Jun, 2026 Closed - Closed
