Balara
बलरा | |
|---|---|
  Balara Location in Nepal | |
| Coordinates: 26°46′N 85°21′E / 26.77°N 85.35°E | |
| Country | Nepal |
| Development Region | Central |
| Zone | Janakpur |
| District | Sarlahi District |
| Province | Madhesh Province |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Rama Shankar Prasad Kushwaha |
| • Deputy Mayor | Kosila Devi |
| Area | |
• Total | 48.55 km2 (18.75 sq mi) |
| Population (2022)[1] | |
• Total | 47,602 |
| • Density | 980/km2 (2,500/sq mi) |
| • Religions | Hindu |
| Languages | |
| • Local | Maithili, Hindi, NepaliBhojpuri |
| Time zone | UTC+5:45 (NST) |
| Postal Code | 45800 |
| Area code | 046 |
| Website | www.balramun.gov.np |
Balara (Maithili/Nepali: बलरा) is a municipality in Sarlahi District, a part of Madhesh Province in Nepal. It was formed in 2016 occupying current 12 sections (wards) from previous 9 former VDCs.[2] It occupies an area of 48.55 km2 with a total population of 45,194.[3][4][1]
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