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Hetauda
Metropolitan City in Bagmati Province, Nepal From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hetauda (Nepali: हेटौडा, pronounced [heˈʈʌu̯ɽa]) is a sub-metropolitan city in Makwanpur district of Bagmati Province in central Nepal. It is the administrative headquarters of the Makwanpur District and the capital of Bagmati Province as declared by a majority (105 out of 110) of the Provincial Assembly Members on 12 January 2020.[1] Hetauda is one of the largest cities in Nepal. At the 2015 Nepal census, it had a population of 153,875 people.[2] The city's population grew to 1,93,576 in 2021.[3]
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History
It is believed[by whom?] that Hetauda got its name from Hidimba, a demonic queen who ended up marrying Bhimsen as per a story in Mahabharat. The fact that there is a place called Bhimphedi just as the plains of Hetauda meets the mountains can be considered a manifestation of this belief. During the Rana regime in Nepal, there was a history of cars being carried by porters to Kathmandu through Bhimphedi.[4]
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Geography
Hetauda is a valley surrounded by chure hills in the south and midhills in the north.[5][6] East Rapti river, Karra river and Kukhreni Khola flow through the city.
Demographics
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At the 2021 Nepal census, Hetauda Submetropolitan City had a population of 193,576. Of these, 58.52% spoke Nepali, 28.16% Tamang, 4.8% Newar, 2.2% Bhojpuri, 1.4% Maithili, 1.0% Magar, 0.4% Chepang, 0.3% Gurung, 0.3% Hindi, 0.2% Tharu, 0.2% Urdu, 0.1% Bhujel, 0.1% Lepcha, 0.1% Dewas Rai, 0.1% Rajasthani and 0.2% other languages as their first language.[7]
In terms of ethnicity/caste, 31.9% were Tamang, 25% Hill Brahmin, 13.5% Chhetri, 7.4% Newar, 4.3% Magar, 3.2% Kami, 2.4% Dewas Rai, 1.0% Musalman, 0.9% Damai/Dholi, 0.9% Kathabaniyan, 0.8% Gurung, 0.7% Chepang/Praja, 0.7% Sarki, 0.6% Danuwar, 0.5% Tharu, 0.3% Gharti/Bhujel, 0.3% Sanyasi/Dasnami, 0.3% Thakuri, 0.2% Kalwar, 0.2% Kanu, 0.2% Marwadi, 0.2% Teli, 0.2% other Terai, 0.2% Yadav, 0.1% Terai Brahmin, 0.1% other Dalit, 0.1% Dhanuk, 0.1% Ghale, 0.1% Hajjam/Thakur, 0.1% Kayastha, 0.1% Koiri/Kushwaha, 0.1% Kumal, 0.1% Kurmi, 0.1% Limbu, 0.1% Majhi, 0.1% Rajput, 0.1% Sonar, 0.1% Sudhi, 0.1% Sunuwar and 0.1% others.[8]
In terms of religion, 65.6% were Hindu, 29.4% Buddhist, 3.2% Christian, 1.4% Muslim, 0.1% Kirati, 0.1% Prakriti and 0.1% others.[9]
In terms of literacy, 78.7% could read and write, 2.2% could only read and 19.0% could neither read nor write.[10]
language in Hetauda
- Nepali (58.5%)
- Tamang (28.2%)
- Newari (4.80%)
- Bhojpuri (2.20%)
- Others (6.32%)
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Economy
The Hetauda Industrial District (HID) is one of the biggest industrial districts in Nepal,[13] housing large, medium-scale, and cottage industry.[14] It was established in 1963 under technical and financial assistance of the government of the United States of America.
Attractions
One of the most popular attractions of Hetauda is Martyr Memorial Park,[15] or Sahid Smarak (Nepali: शहीद स्मारक), which was completed in 1994. The park honors Nepalese martyrs, from those who died in the British colonial wars to those who overthrew the autocratic Panchayat system in 1989. A series of sculptures of these martyrs sit on a large boulder; their faces were sculpted by student volunteers from Lalit Kala Campus. The park is also popular as a picnic spot and as an escape from the busy city life. It has a swimming pool and a zoo that houses some endangered and some common wild animals, from monkeys to leopards.
There are other attractions in Hetauda such as Makwanpur Gadhi, Gumba Danda, Bhutandevi Mandir, Hatiya Jurethum Tourism Park, Banaskhandi Devi Mandir, Pathivara temple, Salak park, trikandi temple and picnic spot, Churia Mai Temple, Puspalal Smriti Peace Park, Kushmanda Sarowar Triveni Dham.
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Media
There are many radio, print, TV, online media in Hetauda. Popular FM radio are Hetauda 96.6 MHz and Radio Thaha Sanchar FM 99.6 MHz. News media like Hetauda Sandesh Dainik, Hetauda Khabar, Hetauda Today & Anirudrakhabar are active. The television network in hetauda was Team TV hd and has now National Gold HD.
Transportation
East-West Mahendra Highway and Madan Bhandari Highway connect Hetauda to other areas.[16] Ongoing project Kathmandu - Kulekhani - Hetauda Tunnel (KKHT) Highway connects Hetauda to Kathmandu via Kulekhani.[17] Kathmandu Terai Fast Track, KTFT, is under construction which will shorten the travel duration between Hetauda and Kathmandu. Kanti Highway connects Lalitpur Metropolitan City to Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan City.
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Climate
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Gauritar International Cricket Stadium
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The Gauritar International Cricket Stadium is an emerging cricket venue located in Hetauda, Makwanpur District, Bagmati Province, Nepal. Currently under construction, the stadium is projected to have a seating capacity of 6,000 spectators upon completion .[20]
The development of the stadium includes several modern amenities aimed at enhancing the cricketing experience:
- Seating Capacity: Designed to accommodate 6,000 spectators.
- Playing Area: Features five cricket pitches and a 70-meter radius field.
- Facilities: Includes a scoreboard, VIP lounge, players' box, changing rooms, and broadcasting booths for TV and radio.
- Accessibility: Designed with a disabled-friendly area and ample parking facilities.
The project is estimated to cost NPR 11.74 million, with the construction contract awarded to SNS PL HKC JV for NPR 94.282 million . As of early 2025, ground leveling work is in progress, with plans to install an underground drainage system and lay Bermuda grass on the field.[21]
Significance and Future Prospects - The Gauritar International Cricket Stadium is part of Nepal's broader initiative to develop international-standard sports infrastructure. Once completed, it is expected to host national-level cricket matches, contributing to the growth of the sport in the region .
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