Basahiya
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]
Basahiya
बसहिया | |
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Ward no. 24 of Janakpur of sub-metropolitan city | |
  Basahiya Location in Nepal | |
| Coordinates: 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) |
History
There is evidence that indicates Baltra may have been the first site of this village. The name Basahiya is derived from the Hindu marriage custom known as basgari, which is related to the marriage of Lord Sita. There is a belief among locals that Basahiya was established by a sadhu who placed their kutti at Balthara Pond and that the relatives of this sadhu are still present in the village. Residents worship their ancestors every year at the pond.
The ancient Guthi of Basahiya was named after Balthara Pond, as indicated by Balthara Birtha Guthi in the Tama Patra of बसहिया मंठ. A sculpture of Baal Bhagwan (Child Krishna), believed to be made of precious metals, was found here and later removed by the government.
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.
