Maisthan

Maisthan
माइस्थान
Maisthan
Location in Nepal
Coordinates: 27°04′N 85°51′E / 27.06°N 85.85°E / 27.06; 85.85
Country   Nepal
ProvinceMadhesh Province
DistrictMahottari District
MunicipalityBardibas Municipality
Population
 (2021)
 • Total
5,689
Time zoneUTC+5:45 (Nepal Time)

Maisthan (माइस्थान) is a settlement in Ward No. 5 of Bardibas Municipality, located in Mahottari District of Madhesh Province, Nepal. It was formerly a separate village development committee (VDC) before being integrated into Bardibas Municipality during the 2015 administrative restructuring.

Maisthan is home to the historic and culturally significant Panchadhura Maisthan Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is a major religious site in the area and draws many devotees, especially during festivals like Maha Shivaratri.

According to the 2021 Nepal census, Ward No. 5, which includes Maisthan, has a population of 5,689.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Bardibas Municipality Ward Profile 2021". Khojnu.com. Retrieved 25 May 2025.

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