Where is Janakpur located?

Janakpur is located in Dhanusha District, Madhesh Province, Nepal.

What is the population of Janakpur?

The population of Janakpur is 97,776 (as of 2011).

What is the elevation of Janakpur?

Janakpur is at an elevation of 74 m above sea level.

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Janakpur

जनकपुर उपमहानगरपालिका

City in Dhanusha District, Nepal

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Janakpur or Janakpurdham (Maithili: जनकपुर, pronounced [/dʒənəkpuɾ/]), is the capital city of Madhesh Province in Nepal. This sub-metropolitan city is a central hub for the Maithili language, as well as for religious and cultural tourism in Nepal.

Quick facts

Type: city, sub-metropolitan municipality of Nepal wd
Located in: Dhanusha District (district of Nepal) › Madhesh Province (province of Nepal) wd
Population: 97,776 (2011) wd
Area: 100.2 km² wd
Elevation: 74 m wd
Official website: janakpurmun.gov.np wd
Coordinates: 26.7122° N, 85.9217° E wd

About

The city was founded in the early 18th century but was retrospectively designated as the location of the capital of the Videha kingdom and the birthplace of Hindu deity Sita. The founder of modern Janakpur is considered to be the 17th century's ascetic Hindu saint Sannyasi Shurkishordas.

Janakpur is located about 225 km (140 mi) southeast of Kathmandu. As of 2021, the city had a population of 195,438, with a density of 2,125/km2. Janakpur is currently the fourth most densely populated city in Nepal. Janakpur is located about 23 km from the Bhitthamore border with India. Nepal Railways operates a service between Janakpur and Jainagar in India.

Places in Janakpur

Janaki Mandir — Hindu temple in Nepal
Janakpur Airport — Airport in Madhesh Province 2, South-East Nepal

Nearby places

Janakpur Airport — 0 km
Basahiya — 2 km
Chhireshwarnath — 2 km
Janaki Mandir — 2 km
Bindhi — 2 km
Devpura Rupetha — 3 km

In the news All news →

Preparations for Janakpurdham–Ayodhyadham railway service gather pace6 November 2026
NCP ministers prepare to resign from Madhesh government amid new political alliance talks6 November 2026
Janakpur-Ayodhya special train service undergoes test run, raising hopes for tourism and trade5 November 2026
Lumbini beat Janakpur to strengthen grip on NPL top spot5 November 2026
Defending champions Lumbini Lions continue dominant NPL run5 November 2026

Questions

Where is Janakpur located?: Janakpur is located in Dhanusha District, Madhesh Province, Nepal.
What is the population of Janakpur?: The population of Janakpur is 97,776 (as of 2011).
What is the elevation of Janakpur?: Janakpur is at an elevation of 74 m above sea level.

Sources

Last updated 3 November 2026 · facts checked 7 November 2026

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