Nepalganj

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Nepalganj (नेपालगञ्ज) is a town in Nepal, located in the Banke district of the Bheri region (Terai), near Nepal's southern border with India. It has a population of 60,000 people and is the transport hub for western Nepal.

In the middle of town lies Birendra Chowk, an intersection named for the late king. It has a statue. From Birendra Chowk, the airport is 6km north.

The border crossing, 6 km south of Nepalganj, is one of a limited number of places where non-Indian foreigners are allowed to cross the border with India.

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