Categories in Birgunj
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Birgunj
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 756 |
| Education | 444 |
| Hindu temple | 335 |
| Electronics stores | 297 |
| Hardware store | 263 |
| Shopping other | 219 |
| Clothing stores | 212 |
| Restaurants | 194 |
| Travel and transportation | 183 |
| Apartments | 157 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 151 |
Birgunj Facts
| Area | 19.4 km² |
| Population | 31,061 |
| Male Population | 15,758 (50.7%) |
| Female Population | 15,303 (49.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +79543.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +496.5% |
| Median Age | 20.8 years (Male: 20.3, Female: 21.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $5,599 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 51 |
| Neighborhoods | Aadarsh Nagar, Shreepur, Lipani Birta, Bhawanipur, Ramgadhawa |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Nepal Time |
| Lat & Lng | 27.01043, 84.87735 |
| Postal Codes | 44300 |
Map of Birgunj
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Birgunj Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 39 | 735 | 5,207 | 35,748 | 31,061 | 35,721 | 39,069 |
| Population Density | 2 / km² | 37.9 / km² | 268.7 / km² | 1,845.1 / km² | 1,603.1 / km² | 1,843.7 / km² | 2,016.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBirgunj Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 496.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birgunj | +79543.6% | +4126% | +496.5% |
| Nepal | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Birgunj Median Age
Median Age: 20.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birgunj | 20.8 yrs | 21.2 yrs | 20.3 yrs |
| Nepal | 21.7 yrs | 22.6 yrs | 20.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Birgunj Population Density
Population Density: 1,603 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birgunj | 31,061 | 19.4 km² | 1,603 / 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
Birgunj Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 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 Birgunj
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Birgunj
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Birgunj
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Birgunj
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
Birgunj Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,872 | $2,179 | $3,241 | $2,714 | $3,196 | $3,662 | $5,008 | $5,599 |
| Total GDP | $23.6M | $39.9M | $92.6M | $136.7M | $272.6M | $449.7M | $735.2M | $872M |
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
Birgunj CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birgunj | 12,896 tn | 0.42 tn | 665.6 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
Birgunj CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 12,896 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.42 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 665.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/24/19 | 12:44 AM | 4.7 | 85.7 km | 27,340 m | 22km WNW of Kirtipur, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/18 | 4:07 AM | 4.8 | 97.8 km | 10,000 m | 45km ENE of Bharatpur, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 6/21/16 | 5:49 AM | 3.5 | 79.3 km | 10,000 m | 33km W of Kirtipur, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 5/23/16 | 7:09 PM | 4.3 | 79.7 km | 10,000 m | 18km W of Kirtipur, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 4/9/16 | 1:20 PM | 4.1 | 80.9 km | 10,220 m | 4km SSW of Patan, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 3/13/16 | 5:15 AM | 4.4 | 91 km | 10,000 m | 41km ENE of Bharatpur, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 10/7/15 | 4:58 AM | 4.2 | 96 km | 34,700 m | 44km WNW of Kirtipur, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 9/22/15 | 6:32 AM | 4.4 | 77.7 km | 10,000 m | 20km W of Kirtipur, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 8/11/15 | 4:57 AM | 3.7 | 85.3 km | 2,640 m | 2km SE of Patan, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 7/22/15 | 4:29 PM | 3.9 | 86.4 km | 14,540 m | 2km NNE of Kirtipur, Nepal | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Birgunj
Birgunj (also Birganj) (Nepali: बीरगंज) is a metropolitan municipality and border town in Parsa District in the Narayani Zone of southern Nepal. It lies 283 km (176 mi) south of the capital Kathmandu, attached to north of the border of the Indian sta..
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