# Madhesh Province, Nepal – Districts, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/nepal/madhesh/ Province · Nepal # Madhesh Province Madhesh Province is a province of Nepal. It had an estimated **6,499,667 people** in 2023 on 9,591 km² (about 678 per km²). Its main town is Janakpur. It is divided into 8 districts. 3,846 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 5,481 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 6,499,667people (2023) - 9,591km² - 8districts - 5,481mapped services ## How many people live in Madhesh Province? Madhesh Province had an estimated **6,499,667 people** in 2023 — 21.0% of Nepal, the most populous of 7 provinces. There are 994 women for every 1,000 men (below the Nepal figure of 1,043). Spread over 9,591 km², that is about **678 people per km²**, the most densely populated of 7 provinces. 31.5% of people are children under 15 and 5.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 25 years (it is 27 across Nepal). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 59 children and older people. 0–4 ****691,476** 5–9 ****690,473** 10–14 ****667,552** 15–19 ****627,472** 20–24 ****632,760** 25–29 ****614,932** 30–34 ****504,053** 35–39 ****424,700** 40–44 ****330,206** 45–49 ****316,413** 50–54 ****247,070** 55–59 ****209,160** 60–64 ****176,320** 65–69 ****155,437** 70–74 ****116,524** 75–79 ****59,037** 80+ ****36,082** Source: [Census of population via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-npl). ## Where is Madhesh Province? Madhesh Province lies in [Nepal](https://wherepedia.org/nepal/). It borders 2 other provinces: [Bagmati Province](https://wherepedia.org/nepal/bagmati/) and [Koshi Province](https://wherepedia.org/nepal/koshi/). By area it is the smallest of 7 provinces in Nepal. It covers 6.5% of [Nepal](https://wherepedia.org/nepal/). The centre of Madhesh Province is about 89 km in a straight line from Kathmandu, the capital. The centre point is at 26.9427° N, 85.6076° E. Source: [Survey Department of Nepal (http://ngiip.gov.np/index.php), UN Resident Coordinators Office in Nepal (https://un.org.np/) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-npl). ## Districts of Madhesh Province District People per km² Area km² Municipalities Services [Dhanusa District](https://wherepedia.org/nepal/madhesh/dhanusa/) 924,655 778 1,189 18 954 [Sarlahi District](https://wherepedia.org/nepal/madhesh/sarlahi/) 915,320 724 1,263 20 539 [Rautahat District](https://wherepedia.org/nepal/madhesh/rautahat/) 871,027 839 1,038 18 466 [Bara District](https://wherepedia.org/nepal/madhesh/bara/) 808,672 635 1,273 17 750 [Siraha District](https://wherepedia.org/nepal/madhesh/siraha/) 789,696 693 1,139 17 816 [Mahottari District](https://wherepedia.org/nepal/madhesh/mahottari/) 750,959 750 1,001 15 586 [Saptari District](https://wherepedia.org/nepal/madhesh/saptari/) 747,875 584 1,281 19 679 [Parsa District](https://wherepedia.org/nepal/madhesh/parsa/) 691,463 492 1,407 16 691 Source: [Survey Department of Nepal (http://ngiip.gov.np/index.php), UN Resident Coordinators Office in Nepal (https://un.org.np/) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-npl); [Census of population via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-npl). ## Largest towns in Madhesh Province - Birgañj268,273 - Janakpur195,438 - Lahān102,955 - Rājbirāj69,803 - Gaur27,325 - Siraha24,657 - Jaleshwar23,573 - Malaṅgawā20,284 Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Populations as recorded in GeoNames, which may be older than the estimates above. ## Landscape and landmarks of Madhesh Province Named natural and historic features inside Madhesh Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 450 rivers and streams; 3 lakes; 2 reservoirs and tanks. - Adhuwārā Nadi̇̄ - Akushi̇̄ Nadi̇̄ - Amahā Dhār - Amahā Kholā - Amahā Kholā - Amahā Kholā - Ambi̇̄ Kholā - Amuwā Kholā - Amāri̇̄ Nadi̇̄ - Amāri̇̄ Nadi̇̄ - Anāri̇̄ Kholā - Archale Kholsi̇̄ - Arne Khahare - Aurahi̇̄ Nadi̇̄ - Aṅkuse Nadi̇̄ - Babhanā Kholā - Bagahā Kholā - Bagar Kholā - Baghuwā Kholsi̇̄ - Baghuwā Kholā - Bahulājhorā Kholā - Bahulājhorā Kholā - Bairi̇̄yā Nadi̇̄ - Bairāgo Nadi̇̄ …and 431 more. ### Hills and mountains 11 mountains; 7 hills. - Suruṅgā Ḍā̃ḍā · 354 m - Giddhe Ḍā̃ḍā · 342 m - Ṭhūlo Giddhe Ḍā̃ḍā · 337 m - Sabaiyā Ḍā̃ḍā · 326 m - Chakragaḍhi̇̄ · 324 m - Sirpakarā Ḍā̃ḍā · 316 m - Aurahi̇̄ Ḍā̃ḍā · 311 m - Dhatiyā Ḍā̃ḍā · 290 m - Sitalpāti̇̄ Ḍā̃ḍā · 272 m - Kachahare Ḍā̃ḍā · 265 m - Kuntāmāi Ḍā̃ḍā · 263 m - Bākase Ḍā̃ḍā · 252 m - Sakhubāre Ḍā̃ḍā · 239 m - Chandrabhogā Ḍā̃ḍā · 231 m - Bhaluwāhi̇̄ Ḍā̃ḍā · 224 m - Kasāhā Ḍā̃ḍā · 224 m - Bhulkiyā Ḍā̃ḍā · 193 m - Māchhāmārne Ḍā̃ḍā · 180 m ### Forests and nature 2 forests; 2 wildlife reserves; 1 forest reserve; 1 park. - Bārha Bighā - Chitwan National Park - Hanumānnagar - Kukurharkā Forest - Parsa Wildlife Reserve - Sāgarnāth Afforestation Area ### Getting around 4 railway stations; 3 airports; 1 bridge. - Gagan Khola Bridge - Janakpur Airport - Khajuri̇̄ Railway Station - Mahināthpur Railway Station - Parwanipur - Parwāhā Railway Station - Rajbiraj Airport - Simara Airport Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate. ## Weather in Madhesh Province and the best time to visit In Madhesh Province, the warmest month is Jun (average 31 °C) and the coolest is Jan (15 °C). About 1,180 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (315 mm) and the driest Nov (2 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to March**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 15 10 Feb 19 16 Mar 24 19 Apr 29 34 May 31 91 Jun 31 189 Jul 29 315 Aug 28 256 Sep 27 194 Oct 24 49 Nov 20 2 Dec 16 4 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Madhesh Province Places mapped inside Madhesh Province in open map data, by type. - Hospitals339 - Banks575 - ATMs45 - Petrol pumps28 - Hotels252 - Shopping malls8 - Schools3,689 - Colleges and universities111 - Cinemas27 - Pharmacies126 - Restaurants171 - Police stations71 - Dental clinics39 Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## Quick answers - Where is Madhesh Province?In Nepal - What is the population of Madhesh Province?6,499,667 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Madhesh Province?About 25 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Madhesh Province?About 678 people per km² - What borders Madhesh Province?Bagmati Province and Koshi Province - What is the largest town in Madhesh Province?Birgañj - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Madhesh Province?2 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Madhesh Province?Suruṅgā Ḍā̃ḍā (354 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Madhesh Province?October to March - How many hospitals are in Madhesh Province?339 mapped - How many banks are in Madhesh Province?575 mapped - How many ATMs are in Madhesh Province?45 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Madhesh Province?28 mapped - What is the P-code of Madhesh Province?NP02 (OCHA common operational dataset)