# Bhadrapur

> municipality in Jhapa District, Nepal

**Wikidata**: [Q1751446](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1751446)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhadrapur_Municipality)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/bhadrapur

## Summary  
Bhadrapur is a municipality and city in the Jhapa District of Nepal, serving as the district's capital. Located near the border with India, it is situated along the Mechi River and has functioned as a municipality since 1953.  

## Key Facts  
- **Location**: Jhapa District, Nepal (coordinates: 26.5419° N, 88.0944° E).  
- **Area**: 96.35 km².  
- **Elevation**: 91 meters above sea level.  
- **Status**: Municipality since 1953; capital of Jhapa District.  
- **Border City**: Proximity to the India-Nepal border.  
- **Aliases**: Bhadrapur Municipality, Bhadrapur Nagarpalika, 巴特拉普爾 (Chinese).  
- **Postal Code**: 57200.  
- **Website**: http://www.bhadrapurmun.gov.np/.  
- **UN/LOCODE**: NPBDP.  
- **GeoNames ID**: 1283628.  
- **Freebase ID**: /m/04zvfkm.  
- **Notable Geographic Feature**: Adjacent to the Mechi River.  

## FAQs  
- **Where is Bhadrapur located?**  
  Bhadrapur is in the Jhapa District of Nepal, near the India-Nepal border.  

- **What is Bhadrapur's administrative role?**  
  It is the capital of Jhapa District and has been a municipality since 1953.  

- **What natural features define Bhadrapur?**  
  The city is situated along the Mechi River at an elevation of 91 meters.  

- **How can I contact Bhadrapur's municipal office?**  
  Official information is available via its website: http://www.bhadrapurmun.gov.np/.  

## Why It Matters  
Bhadrapur plays a critical role as the administrative and economic hub of Jhapa District, Nepal’s easternmost region. Its status as a border city facilitates cross-border trade and cultural exchange with India. As one of Nepal’s older municipalities (established in 1953), it reflects the country’s evolving local governance structures.  

## Notable For  
- Serves as the capital of Jhapa District.  
- Functions as a strategic border town between Nepal and India.  
- One of Nepal’s earliest municipalities (since 1953).  
- Located along the Mechi River, a key geographical landmark.  

## Body  

### Geography and Location  
Bhadrapur spans **96.35 km²** in the Jhapa District of Nepal, with coordinates **26.5419° N, 88.0944° E**. It lies at an elevation of **91 meters** above sea level and is bordered by the **Mechi River**, a significant waterway in the region.  

### Administrative Status  
- **Capital City**: Bhadrapur is the administrative headquarters of Jhapa District.  
- **Municipal History**: It was designated a municipality in **1953**, making it one of Nepal’s earlier urban administrative units.  

### Infrastructure and Services  
- **Postal Code**: 57200.  
- **Digital Presence**: The municipality maintains an official website at **http://www.bhadrapurmun.gov.np/**.  

### Identifiers and Classifications  
- **UN/LOCODE**: NPBDP (trade and logistics identifier).  
- **GeoNames ID**: 1283628.  
- **Freebase ID**: /m/04zvfkm.  
- **SNARC ID**: Associated with "Fulcher of Chartres" (context unclear in provided data).  

### Cultural and Linguistic Representation  
Bhadrapur is documented in **21 Wikipedia languages**, including English, Nepali, and Chinese (巴特拉普爾). Its commons category (**Bhadrapur**) and multilingual coverage highlight its regional significance.  

### External Links  
- **Wikimedia Commons**: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Bhadrapur  
- **Wikipedia**: *Bhadrapur Municipality* (primary title).

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
2. GeoNames
3. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/np.htm)