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}}
References
External links
- [https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/677694725725312 Panchadhura Maisthan Temple photos on Instagram]
References
External links
- [http://www.un.org.np/maps/district-constituency-maps/central/Mahottari.pdf UN map of the municipalities of Mahottari District]
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Category:Populated places in Mahottari District
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