Janakpur

Janakpurdham or Janakpur is a sub-metropolitan city in Dhanusha District, Madhesh Province, Nepal. The city is a hub for religious and cultural tourism. Janakpur is also known as the birth place of goddess Sita. A headquarter of Dhanusha district, Janakpur is also the capital for Madhesh Province.The city was founded in the early 12th century. According to tradition and an Archeological evidence found at the site, ancient civilization indicates Janakpurdham as the capital of the Videha dynasty that ruled the Mithila region in ancient times.Janakpur is located about 225 km southeast of Kathmandu. As of 2021, the city had a population of 195,438 and density 2,125/km2. Janakpur is currently the fourth most densly populated city of Nepal. Janakpur is located about 23 km away from the Bhitthamore border of India. Nepal Railways operates between Janakpur and Jaynagar of India.