Categories in Biratnagar
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Biratnagar
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 615 | — |
| Education | 352 | — |
| Restaurants | 335 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 265 | — |
| Electronics stores | 264 | 15 years |
| Hotels and motels | 214 | — |
| Hardware store | 214 | — |
| Public administration | 188 | — |
| Corporate management | 181 | — |
| Clothing stores | 174 | — |
| Apartments | 158 | — |
| Travel and transportation | 155 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 153 | — |
| Hindu temple | 139 | — |
| Shopping other | 133 | — |
Biratnagar Facts
| Area | 53.1 km² |
| Population | 219,966 |
| Male Population | 111,739 (50.8%) |
| Female Population | 108,227 (49.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +941.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +18.1% |
| Median Age | 24.5 years (Male: 24.4, Female: 24.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $5,163 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 21 |
| Neighborhoods | Pokharia, Janpath Tole, Madumara, Tinpaini, Hatkhola |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Nepal Time |
| Lat & Lng | 26.48310, 87.28337 |
| Postal Codes | 56613 |
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Biratnagar Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,121 | 100,459 | 186,194 | 216,707 | 219,966 | 233,545 | 250,593 |
| Population Density | 398 / km² | 1,893.2 / km² | 3,509 / km² | 4,084 / km² | 4,145.4 / km² | 4,401.3 / km² | 4,722.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBiratnagar Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 18.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biratnagar | +941.5% | +119% | +18.1% |
| Nepal | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Biratnagar Median Age
Median Age: 24.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biratnagar | 24.5 yrs | 24.7 yrs | 24.4 yrs |
| Nepal | 21.7 yrs | 22.6 yrs | 20.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Biratnagar Population Density
Population Density: 4,145 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biratnagar | 219,966 | 53.1 km² | 4,145 / km² |
| Nepal | 28.7 million | 147,926.4 km² | 194 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Biratnagar Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1910 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Biratnagar
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Biratnagar
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Biratnagar
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Biratnagar
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Biratnagar Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,330 | $1,402 | $1,430 | $2,731 | $3,575 | $4,234 | $4,875 | $5,163 |
| Total GDP | $1.8M | $3.3M | $7.1M | $37.7M | $125.8M | $280.6M | $414.5M | $471.3M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Biratnagar CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biratnagar | 82,107 tn | 0.37 tn | 1,547.4 tons/km² |
| Nepal | 11,136,221 tn | 0.39 tn | 75.3 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Biratnagar CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 82,107 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.37 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,547.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/22/19 | 4:45 PM | 4.3 | 93.1 km | 10,000 m | 15km NW of Bhojpur, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/18 | 4:15 AM | 4.4 | 90.8 km | 52,910 m | 29km NNW of Ilam, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/18 | 4:08 AM | 4.4 | 57.6 km | 38,300 m | 17km E of Dhankuta, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 4/27/15 | 12:35 PM | 5.1 | 87.7 km | 31,710 m | 13km ESE of Ilam, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 3/27/12 | 11:40 PM | 5 | 66 km | 28,800 m | Nepal-India border region | usgs.gov |
| 8/3/07 | 3:50 AM | 4.3 | 86.4 km | 64,000 m | Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 5/27/05 | 10:12 PM | 3.5 | 38.4 km | 57,700 m | Nepal-India border region | usgs.gov |
| 7/8/03 | 12:30 PM | 3.9 | 53.6 km | 33,000 m | Nepal-India border region | usgs.gov |
| 9/27/01 | 10:40 PM | 4.3 | 48.2 km | 33,000 m | Nepal-India border region | usgs.gov |
| 2/28/98 | 4:59 AM | 4.4 | 66 km | 33,000 m | Nepal | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Biratnagar
Biratnagar (Nepali: विराटनगर) is a sub-metropolitan municipality and the fourth largest city of Nepal after Kathmandu, Pokhara and Patan. Biratnagar is the industrial capital of Nepal and has a total area of 22.58 mi² (58.48 km²). Its geographical lo..
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