Birtamod Municipality
Birtamod Municipality
बिर्तामोड | |
|---|---|
| Nickname: BTM | |
Location of Birtamod in Koshi Province | |
| Coordinates: 26°38′N 87°59′E / 26.633°N 87.983°E | |
| Country | Nepal |
| Province | Koshi |
| District | Jhapa |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Pabitra Devi Mahatara (CPN-UML) |
| • Deputy Mayor | Nagendra Prasad Sangroula (CPN-UML) |
| Area | |
• Total | 78.24 km2 (30.21 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 300 m (1,000 ft) |
| Population (2019) | |
• Total | 146,795 |
| • Density | 1,900/km2 (4,900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+05:45 (NST) |
| Postal code | 57204 |
| Area code | 023 |
| Website | www |
Birtamod (Nepali: बिर्तामोड नगरपालिका) is a municipality in Jhapa District of Nepal. It is the commercial, educational and transport hub of Jhapa District. Sarnamati Bazar, Dhulabari Bazar, Dhaijan Bazar, Charali Bazar, Shivasatakshi Bazar, Kamatoli Bazar, Chakchaki Bazar and Surunga Bazar are some of the nearest local towns/settlements connected to Birtamod. It is one of the fastest growing cities in Nepal and one of the largest cities of Jhapa.