# Meghauli
> Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Meghauli
> Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Meghauli.md
> Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meghauli
> Source revision: 1339969618
> License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
{{Infobox settlement
|name = Meghauli
|other_name =
|native_name = मेघौली
|nickname =
|settlement_type = Village of [Bharatpur Metropolitan City](/source/Bharatpur%2C_Nepal)
(Ward No. 27 & 28)
|motto =
|image_skyline =
|image_caption =
|image_flag =
|image_seal =
|image_map =
|mapsize = 300px
|map_caption = Map of the village development committees in Chitwan District
|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 = [Bagmati Province](/source/Bagmati_Province)
|subdivision_type2 = [District](/source/Districts_of_Nepal)
|subdivision_name2 = [Chitwan District](/source/Chitwan_District)
|
|government_footnotes =
|government_type =
|leader_title =
|leader_name =
|leader_title1 =
|leader_name1 =
|established_title =
|established_date =
|unit_pref =
|area_footnotes =
|area_total_km2 =
|population_as_of = 1991
|population_footnotes =
|population_note =
|population_total = 12281
|population_density_km2 = auto
|population_blank1_title = Ethnicities
|population_blank1 = [Brahmin](/source/Bahun), [Chhetri](/source/Chhetri), [Tharu](/source/Tharu_people), [Newar](/source/Newar), [Gurung](/source/Gurung), [Magars](/source/Magars), [Tamang](/source/Tamang_people), [Kumal](/source/Kumal), [Darai](/source/Darai_people), [Musahar](/source/Musahar) etc.
|population_blank2_title = Religions
|population_blank2 = [Hindu](/source/Hindu), [Buddhist](/source/Buddhist) is main religions
|demographics_type1 = Languages
|demographics1_title1 = Local
|demographics1_info1 = [Nepali](/source/Nepali_language), [Tharu](/source/Tharu_languages), [Nepal Bhasa](/source/Nepal_Bhasa), [Tamang](/source/Tamang_language), [Gurung](/source/Gurung_language), [Magar](/source/Magar_language) etc.
|timezone = [Nepal Time](/source/Nepal_Time)
|utc_offset = +5:45
|timezone_DST =
|utc_offset_DST =
|coordinates = {{coord|27.58|84.21|type:adm2nd_region:NP_source:unmaps-enwiki|display=inline,title}}
|elevation_footnotes =
|elevation_m =
|postal_code_type =
|postal_code =
|area_code =
|blank_name =
|blank_info =
|website =
|footnotes =
}}
'''Meghauli''' ([Nepali](/source/Nepali_language) : {{lang|ne|मेघौली}}) is a small [city](/source/city) and former [Village Development Committee](/source/Village_Development_Committee_(Nepal)) that is now part of [Bharatpur Metropolitan City](/source/Bharatpur%2C_Nepal) in [Bagmati Province](/source/Bagmati_Province) of central [Nepal](/source/Nepal).
In December 2014, Meghauli among neighboring other Village Development Committees was merged to form [Narayani Municipality](/source/Narayani_Municipality). In 2016 Narayani Municipality was itself merged into Bharatpur creating the metropolitan city of Bharatpur.[{{cite web|url=http://www.nepalmountainnews.com/cms/2014/12/03/78579/|title=Govt creates 61 new municipalities|publisher=Nepal Mountain News|access-date=2018-09-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402093800/http://www.nepalmountainnews.com/cms/2014/12/03/78579/|archive-date=2015-04-02|url-status=dead}}] The former Meghauli V.D.C. looks after civic affairs in the town. The municipal area is divided into two wards of [Bharatpur Metropolitan City](/source/Bharatpur%2C_Nepal), Ward No. 27 & 28.{{citation needed|date=September 2018}}
At the time of the [1991 Nepal census](/source/1991_Nepal_census) it had a population of 12,281 people living in 2027 individual households.{{citation needed|date=September 2018}}
Meghauli village touches over 25 km of the borders of the park and is situated on the banks of the [Rapti](/source/East_Rapti_River) and [Narayani River](/source/Narayani_River). Situated at 172 km from [Kathmandu](/source/Kathmandu), Meghauli is in the western part of [Chitwan district](/source/Chitwan_district). Meghauli is one of the richest villages in [Chitwan](/source/Chitwan) in terms of wildlife, different cultures and sports is located in the adjacent of [Chitwan National Park](/source/Chitwan_National_Park).[{{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) |accessdate=14 December 2008 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081012163506/http://www.digitalhimalaya.com/collections/nepalcensus/form.php?selection=1 |archivedate=October 12, 2008 }}]
==Places of interest==
{{Infobox protected area
| name = Chitwan National Park
| iucn_category = II
| image = Rhinos_leofleck.jpg
| image_caption = Elephant safari after [one horned rhinos](/source/Rhinoceros)
}}
[[File:Hattipolo.jpg|thumb|200px|Elephant Polo World Cup 2012 in Meghauli, [Nepal](/source/Nepal) ]]
Meghauli is the western entrance of the [Chitwan National Park](/source/Chitwan_National_Park) that attracts thousands of visitors every year to explore its rich [flora](/source/flora_(plants)) and [fauna](/source/fauna_(animals)). The huge 25 km long community forest is another eye catching object of Meghauli.
The new concept had been materialized for the tourism development in Meghauli. National park entrance gate, elephant stable, view tower, eco park. National crocodile dreediy pond and medicinal herbal farming in the buffer zone are the main attractions in the Meghauli.
It is also a very interesting place to learn about the local indigenous [Tharu people](/source/Tharu_people) as the village is a very well preserve example of a traditional settlement and now is possible to stay at one of the 5 Tharu Homestays.
Apart from these, Meghauli has excellent potential for the establishment of resorts and hotels. Rhino Resort, Golaghat Wildlife Resort, Barahi Resort, Chital lodge, Chautari lodge, Ecopark Volunteering and restaurant etc. are serving to some extent who come to visit Megauli.
Rafters, after a trip end at the Golaghat, the confluence of Narayani and Rapti River, can see the sunset and a view of the Himalayas. Meghauli has a good balance between human settlement and wildlife.[{{Cite web| url=http://www.ctdc.org.np/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=78&Itemid=55&Name=Value|title=Meghauli|work=|publisher=www.ctdc.org.np|accessdate=14 September 2014 }}]
There is bird watching for [Bengal florican](/source/Bengal_florican), [giant horn bill](/source/hornbill),{{Specify|reason=which species?|date=February 2024}} [lesser florican](/source/lesser_florican), [black stork](/source/black_stork) and [white stork](/source/white_stork). One can also see [one horned rhinos](/source/Asian_rhinoceros), [royal Bengal tiger](/source/Bengal_tiger), [chital](/source/chital), [hog deer](/source/hog_deer),{{Specify|reason=which species?|date=February 2024}} [barking deer](/source/barking_deer),{{Specify|reason=which species?|date=February 2024}} [sloth bear](/source/sloth_bear), [palm civet](/source/palm_civet),{{Specify|reason=which species?|date=February 2024}} [langur monkey](/source/langur_monkey){{Specify|reason=which species?|date=February 2024}} and the [gharial](/source/gharial) [crocodile](/source/crocodile) along with many other common species such as [gaur](/source/gaur), [elephant](/source/Asian_elephant), [hyena](/source/hyena),{{Specify|reason=which species?|date=February 2024}} [pangolin](/source/pangolin),{{Specify|reason=which species?|date=February 2024}} [Gangetic dolphin](/source/Gangetic_dolphin), [monitor lizard](/source/monitor_lizard),{{Specify|reason=which species?|date=February 2024}} and [striped python](/source/python_(genus)).{{Specify|reason=which species?|date=February 2024}} The village has a wide area for sporting activities. Every year sports like para jumping and [elephant polo](/source/elephant_polo) are held in Meghauli.[{{cite news |title=Bushell at elephant polo World Cup |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7768225.stm |publisher=BBC News |date=5 December 2008 |quote=A team from England have become the new world champions of elephant polo. Air Tuskers beat Scotland's Chivas, on Friday in Southern Nepal.|access-date=27 April 2009}}] One can also see the local [Tharu](/source/Tharu_people) stick dance, [tiger dance](/source/tiger_dance) and [mask](/source/mask) dance [ghost dance](/source/ghost_dance) which are popular in this village.[{{Cite web|url=http://himalayanhive.com/dreams/?page_id=1252|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131231095320/http://himalayanhive.com/dreams/?page_id=1252|url-status=dead|archive-date=31 December 2013|title=Meghauli|publisher=himalayanhive.com|accessdate=14 September 2014}}]
===Narayani River===
Narayani River flows north of Meghauli. Narayani river is the deepest and also one of the biggest rivers of Nepal. Eastern side of the Narayani river bank in Meghauli is regarded as the holy site for Hindu rituals.
===Rapti River===
Rapti River flows South of Meghauli and bank of the Chitwan National Park.
confluence of Narayani and Rapti River at Golaghat
=== Narayangarh ===
[Narayangarh](/source/Narayangarh%2C_Chitwan) in [Bharatpur](/source/Bharatpur%2C_Nepal) city, is the main shopping and commercial area for Meghauli residents. Is the main transit point for all the vehicles traveling via east-west [Mahendra Highway](/source/Mahendra_Highway) and also for the people traveling from [Kathmandu](/source/Kathmandu), [Gorkha](/source/Gorkha_District), and [Pokhara](/source/Pokhara) through [Mugling](/source/Mugling) road.
Recently, Narayangarh has become a [retail](/source/retail) and [commercial capital](/source/commercial_capital) of whole Chitwan district and Bharatpur Metropolitan City. It is also the center for [hospitality industry](/source/hospitality_industry) which includes Hotels, Lodges, Restaurants etc. and transportation hub for Chitwan district.
== Transportation ==
{{Location map|Nepal|width=220|float=right
|caption=|mark=Airplane_silhouette.svg|marksize=10
|label=Meghauli Airport|position=left
|lat_deg=27|lat_min=34|lat_sec=38|lat_dir=N
|lon_deg=84|lon_min=13|lon_sec=44|lon_dir=E
}}
[Meghauli Airport](/source/Meghauli_Airport), {{airport codes|MEY|VNMG}} is located in about 26 km west of the city center of [Bharatpur](/source/Bharatpur%2C_Nepal) in the Chitwan District. The airport resides at an [elevation](/source/elevation) of {{convert|600|ft|0}} above [mean sea level](/source/mean_sea_level). It has one [runway](/source/runway) which is {{convert|1085|m|0}} in length.[{{GCM|VNMG|Meghauli, Nepal (VNMG / MEY)}}] It is the gateway airport to [Chitwan National Park](/source/Chitwan_National_Park), and sees thousands of tourists annually. Permits for Foreign tourists intending to journey to Chitwan are issued at this airport.
Mahendra East West Highway connects from the Chaubiskothi Bharatpur, Bus, micro bus and other land transportation are available to go out of the Meghauli,. '''Parsadhap Bazaar''', '''EcoPark''', '''Telauli Bazaar''', '''Meghauli Bazaar''', '''Sajhapur''', '''Jitpur Bazaar''', '''Bhagaha''' and '''Golaghat''' are major centres at intersections of major roads.
== Agriculture ==
The people inhabiting the Meghauli are predominantly [peasant farmer](/source/peasant_farmer)s cultivating mainly food and [cash crops](/source/cash_crops) such as [rice](/source/rice), [maize](/source/maize), [wheat](/source/wheat), [beans](/source/beans), [lentils](/source/lentils), [mustard](/source/Brassica_juncea) and [vegetables](/source/vegetables). The [poultry](/source/poultry) industry in the village constitutes a significant proportion of the district's poultry industry.
== Educational institutions==
*Milly Jully Secondary English Boarding School, Parsadhap
* Pragya Academy, Parsadhap
* Shree Kajiman Basic School, Parsadhap
* Shree Janaki Secondary School, Meghauli
* Shree National Basic School, Dharampur
* Namuna English Boarding School, Gautamnagar
* Shree Sajhapur Secondary School, Sajhapur
* Shree Saraswati Secondary School, Jitpur
* Shree National Basic School, Andrauli
* Shree National Basic SChool, Sishabass [{{Cite web| url=http://www.educationinnepal.com/directory_by_states.php?view=insts&sid=23|title=Institutions - By States In Nepal|publisher=educationinnepal.com|accessdate=14 September 2014 }}]
==Religion==
{{bar box
|title= Meghauli religiosity
|titlebar=#ddd
|left1= religion
|right1=percent
|float= right
|bars=
{{bar percent|[Hinduism](/source/Hinduism)|orange|70.1}}
{{bar percent|[Buddhism](/source/Buddhism)|red|27.3}}
{{bar percent|[Christianity](/source/Christianity)|blue|2.4}}
{{bar percent|Other|gray|0.2}}
}}
The overwhelming majority of the Meghauli population follows [Hinduism](/source/Hinduism) or [Buddhism](/source/Buddhism). There are also significant numbers of [Christians](/source/Christians), [Muslim](/source/Muslim)s.
==References==
{{Chitwan District}}
Category:Populated places in Chitwan District
Category:Village development committees (Nepal)
Category:Tourism in Nepal
---
Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Meghauli](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meghauli) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meghauli?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.