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'''¨Basahiya''' is a 24-ward Janakpur sub-metropolitan city. It is located in the Dhanusha District of the Janakpur Zone in south-eastern [[Nepal]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mindat.org|url=https://www.mindat.org/feature-7943572.html|access-date=2020-10-01|website=www.mindat.org}}</ref> At the time of the [[1991 Nepal census]], it had a population of 4,542 and 737 homes, and the total geographical area of the village was 501.56 hectares (5.0156 square kilometers). Basahiya has four government schools, three primary schools and one secondary school. The majority of the population is Hindu and a small part is Muslim. The native language of Basahiya is [[Maithili language|Maithili]]. The climate is moderate and the land is suitable for tillage. Basahiya has one hospital and one veterinary clinic.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.digitalhimalaya.com/collections/nepalcensus/form.php?selection=1 |title=Nepal Census 2001 |work=Nepal's Village Development Committees |publisher=[[Digital Himalaya]] |accessdate=2008-08-31 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081012163506/http://www.digitalhimalaya.com/collections/nepalcensus/form.php?selection=1 |archivedate=12 October 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
'''¨Basahiya''' is a 24-ward Janakpur sub-metropolitan city. It is located in the Dhanusha District of the Janakpur Zone in south-eastern [[Nepal]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mindat.org|url=https://www.mindat.org/feature-7943572.html|access-date=2020-10-01|website=www.mindat.org}}</ref> At the time of the [[1991 Nepal census]], it had a population of 4,542 and 737 homes, and the total geographical area of the village was 501.56 hectares (5.0156 square kilometers). Basahiya has four government schools, three primary schools, and one secondary school. The majority of the population is Hindu and a small part is Muslim. The native language of Basahiya is [[Maithili language|Maithili]]. The climate is moderate and the land is suitable for tillage. Basahiya has one hospital and one veterinary clinic.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.digitalhimalaya.com/collections/nepalcensus/form.php?selection=1 |title=Nepal Census 2001 |work=Nepal's Village Development Committees |publisher=[[Digital Himalaya]] |accessdate=2008-08-31 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081012163506/http://www.digitalhimalaya.com/collections/nepalcensus/form.php?selection=1 |archivedate=12 October 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The name Basahiya is derived from the Hindu marriage custom "Basgari," which is related to the marriage of [[Sita|Lord Sita]]'s Basgari. There is a belief among locals that the Basahiya village was made by a [[sadhu]] who placed their 'kutti' at the Balthara Pond and that the relatives of those sadhus are still present in the village. Residents worship their ancestors every year at the Balthara Pond. A sculpture of Baal Bhagwan (Child Krishna), who is worshipped by the |
The name Basahiya is derived from the Hindu marriage custom "Basgari," which is related to the marriage of [[Sita|Lord Sita]]'s Basgari. There is a belief among locals that the Basahiya village was made by a [[sadhu]] who placed their 'kutti' at the Balthara Pond and that the relatives of those sadhus are still present in the village. Residents worship their ancestors every year at the Balthara Pond. A sculpture of Baal Bhagwan (Child Krishna), who is worshipped by the Sadhus, was found there and later removed by the government. It was believed to be made of [[Precious metal|precious metals]]. There is also evidence that indicates Baltra may have been the first human-inhabited site of this village. The ancient Guthi of Basahiya was named after the Balthara Pond as Balthara Birtha Guthi in the Tama Patra of बसहिया मंठ. |
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Basahiya
बसहिया | |
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Ward no. 24 of Janakpur of sub-metropolitan city | |
  Basahiya Location in Nepal | |
| Coordinates: 26°42′N 85°55′E / 26.70°N 85.91°E | |
| Country |  Nepal |
| Zone | Janakpur Zone |
| District Dhanusha | Dhanusa District |
| Government | |
| Population (1991) | |
| • Total | 4,487 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:45 (Nepal Time) |
¨Basahiya is a 24-ward Janakpur sub-metropolitan city. It is located in the Dhanusha District of the Janakpur Zone in south-eastern Nepal.[1] At the time of the 1991 Nepal census, it had a population of 4,542 and 737 homes, and the total geographical area of the village was 501.56 hectares (5.0156 square kilometers). Basahiya has four government schools, three primary schools, and one secondary school. The majority of the population is Hindu and a small part is Muslim. The native language of Basahiya is Maithili. The climate is moderate and the land is suitable for tillage. Basahiya has one hospital and one veterinary clinic.[2]
History
The name Basahiya is derived from the Hindu marriage custom "Basgari," which is related to the marriage of Lord Sita's Basgari. There is a belief among locals that the Basahiya village was made by a sadhu who placed their 'kutti' at the Balthara Pond and that the relatives of those sadhus are still present in the village. Residents worship their ancestors every year at the Balthara Pond. A sculpture of Baal Bhagwan (Child Krishna), who is worshipped by the Sadhus, was found there and later removed by the government. It was believed to be made of precious metals. There is also evidence that indicates Baltra may have been the first human-inhabited site of this village. The ancient Guthi of Basahiya was named after the Balthara Pond as Balthara Birtha Guthi in the Tama Patra of बसहिया मंठ.
References
- ^ "Mindat.org". www.mindat.org. Retrieved 2020-10-01.
- ^ "Nepal Census 2001". Nepal's Village Development Committees. Digital Himalaya. Archived from the original on 12 October 2008. Retrieved 2008-08-31.
https://amp/19119899/1/basahiya.html
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