# Ratnanagar

_Municipality in Province No. 3, Nepal_

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Last updated: 2026-10-31

> Ratnanagar (Nepali: रत्‍ननगर) is a municipality in the Chitwan District of Bagmati Province, Nepal. It was established in 1997 through the merger of the former Village Development Committees of Old-Ratnanagar and Panchakanya.

## Quick facts

- **Type:** city; human settlement; municipality of Nepal ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1844084#P31))
- **Located in:** Chitwan District (district of Nepal) › Bagmati Province (province of Nepal) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1844084#P131))
- **Area:** 686 km² ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1844084#P2046))
- **Elevation:** 200 m ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1844084#P2044))
- **Established:** 1997 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1844084#P571))
- **Coordinates:** 27.5833, 84.5000

## About

Located adjacent to Chitwan National Park, Ratnanagar serves as a gateway to the park. Agriculture is the primary occupation, with rice, maize, mustard, and vegetables as major crops. Poultry farming and animal husbandry also contribute significantly to the local economy. Tourism is another important sector, particularly in nearby Sauraha, a hub for hotels, resorts, shops, and an Elephant Breeding Station.

The municipality has also introduced eco-friendly electric rickshaws to promote environmental preservation. It lies on the bank of the East Rapti River. In 2014, the former VDCs Bachhayauli and Pithuwa were merged into Ratnanagar.

## Questions

**Where is Ratnanagar located?**  
Ratnanagar is located in Chitwan District, Bagmati Province, Nepal.

**What is the elevation of Ratnanagar?**  
Ratnanagar is at an elevation of 200 m above sea level.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Ratnanagar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ratnanagar) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikipedia (Nepali): रत्ननगर नगरपालिका](https://ne.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%A4%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%97%E0%A4%B0_%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%97%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B2%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%BE) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q1844084](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1844084) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Chinese Pond Heron, Ratnanagar, Nepal.jpg by Mildeep (CC BY-SA 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chinese_Pond_Heron,_Ratnanagar,_Nepal.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Ratnanagar, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Chinese Pond Heron, Ratnanagar, Nepal.jpg — Mildeep, CC BY-SA 4.0.

## Cite this page

"Ratnanagar". DigiNepal. Last updated 31 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/places/ratnanagar. Retrieved 4 November 2026.