Birtamod Municipality facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Birtamod Municipality बिर्तामोड
Municipality
Nickname(s):  BTM
Birtamod Municipality Location in Province No. 1 Show map of Province No. 1 Birtamod Municipality Location in Nepal Show map of Nepal
Country	Nepal
Province	Koshi
District	Jhapa
Area
• Total	78.24 km2 (30.21 sq mi)
Elevation	300 m (1,000 ft)
Population  (2019)
• Total	146,795
• Density	1,876.21/km2 (4,859.4/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+05:45 (NST)
Postal code	57204
Area code(s)	023

A view of Mukti Chowk in Birtamod, Jhapa

Birtamod (in Nepali: बिर्तामोड नगरपालिका) is a busy city in Jhapa District, Nepal. It is a very important place for business, schools, and travel in the Jhapa area. Many nearby towns like Sarnamati Bazar and Dhulabari Bazar are connected to Birtamod. It is one of the fastest growing cities in Nepal. It is also one of the biggest cities in Jhapa.

History of Birtamod

Birtamod was once part of a large forest. Not many people lived here because of mosquitoes and the risk of malaria. Over time, people cleared the forests to grow crops on the rich land.

People from the hills of Nepal started moving to Birtamod. Nepalese people returning from Assam and West Bengal in India also came here. The original people of Birtamod and Jhapa are ethnic groups like Rajbanshi and Dhimal.

Birtamod began to grow when the Mahendra Highway was built through it. This highway connects the whole country from east to west. Because Birtamod is in the middle of the district, it became a center for business. It grew even more during the Maoist insurgency. At that time, most of the trade and banking for Jhapa district moved to Birtamod.

Getting Around Birtamod

Birtamod is connected to all parts of Nepal by the Mahendra Highway. This main road goes across the entire country.

The Chandragadhi (Bhadrapur) Airport is about 12 kilometers from Birtamod. It has many daily flights to and from Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. Airlines like Buddha Air and Yeti Airlines fly here. Local buses are the main way people travel around Birtamod.

Nearby Cities to Explore

• Damak
• Mechinagar
• Surunga
• Bhadrapur
• Arjundhara
• Charali

People and Languages of Birtamod

Birtamod is home to many different groups of people. This makes the city rich in culture and traditions.

Main Groups and Cultures

Caste and Ethnic groups in Birtamod      Hill Brahman (28%)     Chhetri (13%)     Rajbanshi (10%)     Limbu (6.5%)     Rai (3.9%)     muslim (4%)     others (35%)

Languages Spoken

language in Birtamod      Nepali (58%)     Rajbansi (10%)     Maithili (6%)     Limbu (4%)     Others (22%)

Birtamod's Climate

Birtamod has a hot and humid climate in summer. Winters are mild and dry. Summer temperatures can reach 38 degrees Celsius. In winter, the temperature can drop to about 2 degrees Celsius.

There is a lot of rain during the monsoon season, from June to September. Winter has little to no rain. This dry weather is great for growing crops like rice, wheat, and mustard.

Farming and Factories

The land around Birtamod is very good for farming because of its rich soil. Farmers grow crops like rice, wheat, mustard, and tea. Rice and wheat are grown during the rainy season. They are harvested in the dry winter months.

There are several large tea farms and factories just east of Birtamod. Some well-known ones are Giri Bandhu Tea Estate and Buttabari Tea Processing. Besides farming, industries are also growing. Small cement factories help meet the local demand for cement.

Birtamod is also seeing growth in the information technology (IT) sector. This helps create jobs and new businesses. You can find big stores like Bhatbhateni Super Store and movie theaters like QFX. There are also many shopping malls, including Hanuman Central and Mega Complex. Online shopping companies like pathibhara online shopping and sanohaat.com deliver products to homes. They also support local shops.

Business in Birtamod

Birtamod became a trading center because of the Mahendra Highway and Mechi Highway. Products from the hills are gathered and sent out from Birtamod. Likewise, imported goods are sent to the hills through Birtamod.

Soon after becoming a trading hub, factories started to open around Birtamod. Service businesses also began to grow. You can find almost anything imported into Nepal at Birtamod's markets.

Major products made near Birtamod include steel, cement, plywood, concrete blocks, plastic pipes, tea, and bricks. Many services are available too. These include school and college education, accounting, business advice, banking, and transportation.

Culture and Festivals

Birtamod's culture is a mix of many different groups. Two of the most important festival seasons are:

• Lhosar: (ल्होसार) This festival is celebrated three times a year by different Buddhist communities. The Tamang community celebrates Sonam Lhosar. The Sherpa community celebrates Gyalpo Lhosar. The Gurung community celebrates Tamu Lhosar.
• Dashain: (दशै) Dashain is a big Hindu festival. It's a fun time for families to get together and visit relatives. This festival lasts for 15 days. People celebrate, shop, and take part in religious ceremonies.
• Tihar and Dipawali: (तिहार) Tihar lasts for five days. One of these days is called Laksmi Puja, which is also Dipawali. Dipawali is a Hindu festival of lights and colors. People light up their homes with small lamps called diya. They also enjoy fireworks during the five days of Tihar.

Education in Birtamod

Birtamod has several schools and colleges. They provide education for students of all ages.

• Mahendra Ratna Secondary School
• Manakamana Multiple College

Images for kids

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  A street view in Birtamod

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  Another view of Birtamod city

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  A busy street in Birtamod