'Birendranagar'(बिरेन्द्रनगर) is a city in mid western '
Nepal', located in the Surkhet district and
Bheri Zoon. This city is located in the famous Surkhet Valley, and is a principal township in the western hills region of Nepal. Birendranagar is so named in honour of His Majesty the late King
Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev of Nepal, who planned and established it.
Society and development
Birendranagar and surrounding Surkhet were the lands of Tharu and Local Rajhi casts for a long time, However, the region has seen increased migration from the surrounding mountain regions as well as other parts of the country, although unstable political conditions have affected Birendranagar. The population of the city is approximately 45,000. Villagers from smaller surrounding communities migrate here in search of increased security and opportunity.
Transportation and communication
Birendranagar is the main food supplier of the rural Karnali Zoon which is just linked by Karnali highway, also it is the main shopping destination of the Dailekh Jajrkot Acham nearby hilly district, Also there is domestic Airport (with the code SKH) east of the city. Can fly from
Kathmandu to Birendranagar and from Birendranagar to Jumla, Humla, Kalikot, Dolpa, Mugu and other Hill district from here. Main road connect rest part of the country is Ratna Highway can have buss service to Kathmandu,
Pokhara,
Bharatpur,
Dharan and other meager destinations from here also service to Nepalgung for crossing border of India is 115 km from Birendranagar and regular bus and private car and taxis are running between Birendranagar and Kohalpur Nepaljung. Newley made Karnali Highway start to connect Birendranagar Kalikot and Jumla in the north and a meager road connect Birendranagar to Tulsipur and
Tribhuvannagar of Dang District. Also there is road to Jajarkot from here.
Service
Now Birendranagar is the main educational and Health center in West Hilly Region of Nepal vireos collage and Schools are there and 1 Regional Hospital and a district hospital are the meager hospital but other private hospitals and clinics are also running.
Main attraction: Birendranagar have a very beautiful clock Tower (which is made by on the help of Japan) Bulbul Tal (a park and a small lake with springs) Are other major attraction, Also can go for rafting in Bheri Babai, karnali River. Other major towns and villages near Birendranagar are Chinchu, Babiyachour Etc.
Hotels
Hotel Rara
Hotel Rara is in the city center of Birendranagar and providing all tourist service in the city, this hotel has flowing service in normal, bar / cocktail bar, City location, coffee shop, currency exchange, direct internet access, fan cooled, public rooms, games room, information desk, interpreter, laundry services, mountain views, parking/garage, photocopier, postal service, restaurant, room service, safe deposit box, taxi/hire,
This tourist class hotel is a mager attraction for the local also its provide hall for conference swimming pools gym hall and luxurious rooms with flowing facilities, fan cool rooms, hot water,- lake /river view, mountain view, phone/Internet, drinking water
Following cards are accepted in Hotel Rara Birendranagar;
Amex, bnkcard, Carte Blanche, Diners, JCB, Master Card, Visahttp
hotel Bhery, Hotel Babai, Hotel Karnali and other hotels in Birendranagar also serv turist well,
Famous religious and Culture Place
Deuti Bajai
Dauit Bajai is the most famous Hindu Temple in Birendranagar and entire Midwestern Region of Nepal, Every day people from near and far comes to pray here for the goodies, this temple aria is national heritage site and the government and municipality trying to making best for the service of the Religious tourist.
Kakre Bihar
Kakre Bihar is the Hindu Buddhist Temple Near from Birendranagar this temple is believed to be built on 12the century made by solid stone with attractive bronze of Hindu gods and Goddess and Buddha, this place is also famous for its natural beauty it is in the mountain people come here for the religious and nature true.
Colleges
Birendranagar Multiple campus
This is one of the most important collage in Birendranagar, it is the afflicted campus of Tribhuan university Nepal, and have service of multiple faculties due to the very close from main market this campus is very popular.
Surkhet Multiple campus
Very old campus in Birendranagar also a multiple campus afflicted from Tribhuvan University Nepal.
Community Medicine Campus
This medicine campus has the course of ANM and BN on it but the local residents are trying this campus to be develop as a MBBS Collage.
Other community and private campus and higher secondary schools are also running in Birendranagar
Hospitals
Midwestern Regional Hospital Birendranagar Nepal
This newly constructed hospital now running in the capacity of 100 bed but expected to be more than 300 bed soon, this hospital will provide all advance and lab services not only for the people of Birendranagar but for the people of the entire Mid Western Region of Nepal.
The 300-bed hospital will be built in five phases.
Some 22
bighas of land has been allocated for the construction of the hospital at Birendranagar-3. Although plans were made three years ago for the construction, it could not be built for various reasons
District Hospital
Oldest hospital in Birendranagar running with 35 beds and providing medical facilities to the locals. Also there is an American diplomat made Eye care center in the compound District hospital, This Eye care center has 15 bed services with operation room.
Midwestern Region Veterinary Hospital Birendranagar Nepal
This hospital is providing all the treatment to the cattle of the local farmers in the Midwestern region of Nepal.
One eye treatment center and other private hospital and nursing homes are also serving the people of Birendranagar.
Reference:-http://www.muannepal.org/resource-center/citizen_charter/Birendranagar_citizen_charter.pdf
http://www.dohop.com/info/cities/NP_Surkhet/
http://www.sirkit.com/thor/week5/week5-morepics.htm
Email to Birendranagar Municipality: ruppskt@mos.com.np