Where is Maisthan located?

Maisthan is located in Mahottari District, Madhesh Province, Nepal.

Maisthan

माइस्थान

Village development committee in Janakpur Zone, Nepal

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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.

Quick facts

Type: ward of Nepal wd
Located in: Mahottari District (district of Nepal) › Madhesh Province (province of Nepal) wd
Coordinates: 27.0600° N, 85.8500° E wd

About

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.