Birgunj is a metropolitan city in Parsa District in Madhesh Province of southern Nepal. It lies 135 km (84 mi) south of the capital Kathmandu, attached in the north to Raxaul in the border of the Indian state of Bihar.As an entry point to Nepal from Patna, Birgunj is known as the "Gateway to Nepal". It is also called "Commercial capital of Nepal". The town has significant economic importance for Nepal as most of the trade with India is via Birgunj and the Indian town of Raxaul. Tribhuvan Highway links Birgunj to Nepal's capital, Kathmandu. Birgunj was one of the first three municipalities formed during the rule of Prime Minister Mohan Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana. It was declared a Metropolitan City on 22 May 2017 along with Biratnagar and Pokhara. Birgunj is one of the largest city in Nepal and largest in Madhesh Province. Birgunj is the sixth most populated metropolis of the nation.
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 19 Jul, 2026 10 AM - 4 PM
- Mon 20 Jul, 2026 10 AM - 4 PM
- Tue 21 Jul, 2026 10 AM - 4 PM
- Wed 22 Jul, 2026 10 AM - 4 PM
- Thu 23 Jul, 2026 10 AM - 4 PM
- Fri 24 Jul, 2026 10 AM - 4 PM
- Sat 25 Jul, 2026 Closed - Closed
