Maisthan

{{Infobox settlement

| name = Maisthan

| native_name = माइस्थान

| settlement_type = Town of Bardibas Municipality

| image_skyline =

| pushpin_map = Nepal

| pushpin_label_position = bottom

| pushpin_mapsize = 300

| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Nepal

| subdivision_type = Country

| subdivision_name = {{flag|Nepal}}

| subdivision_type1 = Province

| subdivision_name1 = Madhesh Province

| subdivision_type2 = District

| subdivision_name2 = Mahottari District

| subdivision_type3 = Municipality

| subdivision_name3 = Bardibas Municipality

| unit_pref = Metric

| population_as_of = 2021

| population_total = 5,689

| population_density_km2 = auto

| timezone = Nepal Time

| utc_offset = +5:45

| coordinates = {{coord|27.06|85.85|type:adm3rd_region:NP|display=inline,title}}

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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.{{Cite web |title=Bardibas Municipality Ward Profile 2021 |url=https://www.khojnu.com/places/nepal/madhesh-province/bardibas/attractions/panchadhura-temple/ |website=Khojnu.com |access-date=25 May 2025}}

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