# Lahan > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Lahan > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Lahan.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lahan > Source revision: 1354007127 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|Municipality in Siraha District, Nepal}} {{Infobox settlement | name = Lahan | other_name = | native_name = लहान | settlement_type = [Municipality
(नगरपालिका)](/source/List_of_cities_in_Nepal) | motto = | image_skyline = Mahendra Highway in Lahan, Nepal.jpg | imagesize = 300px | image_caption = Mahendra highway passing through the Lahan municipality | image_flag = | image_seal = | image_map = | map_caption = | pushpin_map = Nepal | pushpin_label_position = bottom | pushpin_mapsize = 300 | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Nepal | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = {{flag|Nepal}} | subdivision_type1 = [Province](/source/Provinces_of_Nepal) | subdivision_name1 = [Madhesh](/source/Madhesh_Province) | subdivision_type2 = [District](/source/Districts_of_Nepal) | subdivision_name2 = [Siraha](/source/Siraha_District)| | government_footnotes = | government_type = Lahan Municipality | leader_title = [Mayor](/source/Mayor) | leader_name = Mahesh Prasad Chaudhary ([Congress](/source/Nepali_Congress)) | leader_title1 = [Deputy Mayor](/source/Deputy_Mayor) | leader_name1 = Ramchalitar Mahato ([People's Socialist Party, Nepal](/source/People's_Socialist_Party%2C_Nepal_(2020))) | unit_pref = | area_footnotes = | area_total_km2 = 167.17 | population_footnotes = {{cite web |last1=Municipality |first1=Lahan |title=Introduction : नगरको सक्षिप्त परिचय |url=https://lahanmun.gov.np/ne |website=lahanmun.gov.np |publisher=Lahan Municipality |access-date=8 June 2021}} | population_as_of = 2021 | population_total = 102031 | population_density_km2 = 610 | population_note = 36th densest city of ([Nepal](/source/Nepal)) | population rank = | population_blank1_title = Ethnicities | timezone = [NST](/source/Nepal_Standard_Time) | utc_offset = +5:45 | timezone_DST = | utc_offset_DST = | coordinates = {{coord|26|42|30|N|86|29|30|E|region:NP_type:city_source:GNS-enwiki|display=inline,title}} | elevation_footnotes = | elevation_m = | postal_code_type = [Postal code](/source/Postal_code) | postal_code = 56502 | area_code = 033 | website = [https://lahanmun.gov.np lahanmun.gov.np] | footnotes = }} '''Lahan (लहान''') is a municipality in the [Siraha](/source/Siraha_District) district of [Madhesh](/source/Madhesh_Province), [Nepal](/source/Nepal). Lahan is the 36th densest municipality in the country, with a population of 102,031 spread out across 24 wards, the most wards of any Nepalese municipality. It is connected by the east-west highway. It is located nearly 261 km east of the capital, [Kathmandu](/source/Kathmandu) via [B.P. Highway](/source/BP_Highway) and [E-W Highway](/source/Mahendra_Highway) and 424 km east via '''Narayanghat-Mugling Highway'''. Lahan is located at the latitude of 26.717 and longitude of 86.483. It is at an elevation of 111 meters above sea level. It follows the Nepali time zone, UTC Offset: +05:45 hours. [Laukaha](/source/Laukaha) in India and the nearby town of [Thadi](/source/Thadi) which is 18 km south of Lahan in Nepal are a part of one of the agreed routes for mutual trade between [India](/source/India) and [Nepal](/source/Nepal). Lahan connects [Thadi](/source/Thadi) to the rest of Nepal.{{Cite web|url=http://www.eximguru.com/exim/trade-agreement/india-nepal-trade.aspx|title=India Nepal Trade Agreement. India-Nepal Foreign Treaty of Trade Agreement.|website=www.eximguru.com|access-date=2019-09-12}} [Nepal](/source/Nepal) The Government of [Nepal](/source/Nepal) has set up a dedicated customs office in the town.{{Cite web|url=https://www.customs.gov.np/en/customsofficescontact.html|title=Department of Customs, Nepal - Custom Contact Offices|website=www.customs.gov.np|access-date=2019-09-12}} and Government of [India](/source/India) has set up a Land Customs Station with a Superintendent level officer.{{Cite web|url=http://www.cybex.in/Notifications/17-2012-Amends-Notification-63-1994-9672.aspx|title = No. |}} So, in simple import and export are allowed in this location. The population has increased gradually due to urbanization {{Cite web|url=http://www.digitalhimalaya.com/collections/nepalcensus/form.php?selection=1 |title=Nepal Census 2001 |work=Nepal's Village Development Committees |publisher=[Digital Himalaya](/source/Digital_Himalaya) |access-date=17 November 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081012163506/http://www.digitalhimalaya.com/collections/nepalcensus/form.php?selection=1 |archive-date=12 October 2008 }} This city has become a market hub in the eastern part of [Madhesh](/source/Madhesh_Province).[http://p2.gov.np/] Many people come from [Udaypur](/source/Udayapur_District) for sales and shopping as well. ==Health== The Lahan municipality has good health facilities with proper medical equipment in number a of hospitals 1. Sagarmatha Choudhary Eye Hospital, a non-profit eye hospital serving residents of [Eastern Nepal](/source/Eastern_Nepal) and neighboring districts of [India](/source/India). A lot of people visit the town for eye and related treatment from Indian border districts of [Supaul](/source/Supaul); [Saharsa](/source/Saharsa); [Darbhanga](/source/Darbhanga) and [Madhubani](/source/Madhubani%2C_Nepal) via the [Thadi](/source/Thadi) border. 2. Provincial Hospital Lahan, is a government hospital of [Madhesh province](/source/Madhesh_province) located in the Hospital chowk of Lahan which have good team of Doctors and staff with very good facilities of medical Lab. 3. Lahan Advance Hospital 4. Saptarishi Hospital - Lahan 5. Clubfoot Clinic – Lahan The Clubfoot Clinic Lahan provides specialized services for children born with Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (CTEV), commonly known as clubfoot. The clinic follows the Ponseti Method, an internationally recognized, effective, and minimally invasive treatment approach. The clinic offers: Screening and early identification of clubfoot in infants Serial plaster casting (Ponseti casting) Tenotomy procedures when required Bracing (Foot Abduction Brace) and follow-up Parent counseling and guidance on home care Regular monitoring to prevent relapse ==Education== Lahan City is the educational hub of [Madhesh Province](/source/Madhesh_Province), Nepal. Known for its numerous schools, colleges, and institutions. It attracts students from various districts, offering quality education and academic opportunities. The city's growing educational infrastructure has made it a center for learning and development. ===Campus=== 1. Lahan Technical School - CTEVT (लहान प्राविधिक शिक्षालय ), Popular technical school in [Madhesh Province](/source/Madhesh_Province) for sub engineering, Agricultural, Ophthalmic diploma.{{cite web | title=Lahan Technical School - Lahan-10, Lahan, Siraha | url=https://edusanjal.com/school/lahan-technical-school/ }} 2. J. S. Murarka Multiple Campus, One of the known non technical campus in [Madhesh Province](/source/Madhesh_Province) for Bachelor(BA, B.Sc, BICTE, B.Ed, BBS, BSW) and Master(MA, M.Ed, MBS) degrees.{{cite web | title=J.S. Murarka Multiple Campus Lahan | url=https://jsmmc.edu.np/programs/category/Master.html }} 3. Royal Softech College {{cite web | title=Royal Softech College - Siraha | url=https://edusanjal.com/college/royal-softech-college/ }} 4. Everest College {{cite web | title=Lahan Everest College - Lahan, Siraha | url=https://edusanjal.com/college/everest-college-lahan/ }} ===Schools=== 1. Little Star English Secondary School, One of the well known school in [Madhesh province](/source/Madhesh_province){{cite web | title=Little Star English Secondary School - Lahan, Siraha | url=https://edusanjal.com/school/little-star-english-higher-secondary-school/ }} 2. Apollo Om Secondary School, One of the know school in Lahan {{cite web | title=Apollo Om Secondary School | Collegenp | url=https://www.collegenp.com/school/apollo-om-secondary-school }} 3. Lahan Merry Children Academy Secondary School.{{cite web | title=Lahan Merry Children Academy Secondary School - Lahan-6, Lahan, Siraha | url=https://edusanjal.com/school/lahan-merry-children-academy-higher-school/ }} 4. Lahan Paragon Public School. 5.Lotus Secondary English Boarding School. 6.Baby Angel Secondary School Lahan 7.SOS, School of Scholars, Lahan ==Transportation== ===Airport=== [Rajbiraj Airport](/source/Rajbiraj_Airport) is the nearest airport 43.1 km away from Lahan where daily 1 flight from Rajbiraj to the capital city Kathmandu is operated with the flight time of 35 minutes.{{Cite web |title=Direct flights from Rajbiraj (RJB) - FlightConnections |url=https://www.flightconnections.com/flights-from-rajbiraj-rjb |access-date=2022-04-06 |website=www.flightconnections.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Flights from Rajbiraj to Kathmandu |url=https://www.buddhaair.com/flight-routes/flights-from-rajbiraj-to-kathmandu |access-date=2022-04-06 |website=BuddhaAir}} ===Railways=== The city is also connected to [Laukaha Bazar railway station](/source/Laukaha_Bazar_railway_station) which is located in nearby Indian town of [Laukaha](/source/Laukaha), 18 km south via Nepali town of [Thadi](/source/Thadi) which is one of the main entry and exit point for people of [Nepal](/source/Nepal) and [India](/source/India). The {{convert|268|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} long ''Jainagar-Darbhanga-Narkatiaganj'' line and ''Sakri-Laukaha Bazar-Nirmali'' line were converted from metre to broad gauge in 2011–2012.{{cite web |url= http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/finance_budget/RailBudget_11-12/ECR.pdf|title= Assets-Acquisition, Construction and Replacement for 2011-12|publisher= East Central Railway | access-date=2013-03-04 }} ==Demographics== {{Pie chart | caption = Major Ethnic/Caste Groups in Lahan Municipality | label1 = [Tharu](/source/Tharu_people) | value1 = 17.06 | color1 = green | label2 = [Yadav](/source/Yadavs_of_Nepal) | value2 = 11.61 | color2 = orange | label3 = [Kushwaha](/source/Kushwaha) | value3 = 8.49 | color3 = red | label4 = [Muslim](/source/Muslim) | value4 = 8.04 | color4 = blue | label5 = [Musahar](/source/Musahar) | value5 = 8.04 | color5 = purple | label6 = Others | value6 = 46.76 | color6 = black }} According to the latest census 2021 data, Lahan Municipality has a total population of 91,766. The five largest caste and ethnic groups represent a combined 53.25% of the population.{{cite web |title=Castes of Lahan municipality |url=https://www.nepalarchives.com/popbycaste-piechart-lahan-siraha-2011/}} These groups are: [Tharu](/source/Tharu_people) – 15,660 (17.06%) [Yadav](/source/Yadavs_of_Nepal)– 10,648 (11.61%) [Kushwaha](/source/Kushwaha) – 7,795 (8.49%) [Muslim](/source/Muslim) – 7,382 (8.04%) [Musahar](/source/Musahar) – 7,380 (8.04%) These five communities together account for 48,865 individuals in the municipality. ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * [http://lahanmun.gov.np/ Official website] * {{official website|https://www.erec-p.org}} {{Siraha District}} Category:Populated places in Siraha District Category:Nepal municipalities established in 1976 Category:Municipalities in Madhesh Province --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Lahan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lahan) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lahan?action=history)). 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