Lahan
Lahan (लहान) is a city and municipality (Municipality with highest number of wards in Nepal) with 24 wards in Siraha District in the Madhesh Province south-eastern Nepal. It is connected with Mahendra Highway, which is also called the east–west highway. It is located nearly 261 km east of the capital, Kathmandu via B.P. highway and E-W Highway & 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 Nepali time zone, UTC Offset: +05:45 hours.
Lahan Municipality | |
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Mahendra highway passing through the city center. | |
Lahan Municipality Location in Nepal | |
| Coordinates: 26°42′30″N 86°29′30″E | |
| Country | Nepal |
| Province | Madhesh Province |
| District | Siraha District |
| Government | |
| • Type | Lahan Municipality |
| • Mayor | Mahesh Prasad Chaudhary (Congress) |
| • Deputy Mayor | Ramchalitar Mahato (People's Socialist Party, Nepal) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 167.17 km2 (64.54 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 102,031 as per Census 2,021
Male- 50,567 Female−51,464 |
| 36th densed city of (Nepal) | |
| Time zone | UTC+5:45 (NST) |
| Postal code | 56502 |
| Area code | 033 |
| Website | lahanmun.gov.np |
Laukaha in India and nearby town of Thadi which is 18 km South of Lahan in Nepal are a part of one of the agreed route for Mutual Trade between India and Nepal. Lahan connects Thadi to rest of Nepal. Nepal Government of Nepal has set up a dedicated customs office in the town. and Government of India has set up a Land Customs Station with a Superintendent level officer. So, in simple import and export are allowed in this location.
The population has increased gradually due to urbanisation over a period of 20 years. This city has become a market hub in the eastern part of Madhesh. Many people come from Udaypur for sales and shopping as well.