Birendranagar (Nepali: वीरेन्द्रनगर ) officially Birendranagar Municipality is a city in Surkhet District in Karnali Province of Nepal. Birendranagar, the capital of Nepal's Karnali Province located in the Surkhet Valley, is primarily known as the country's first planned city, featuring a structured grid system. It serves as a major administrative, commercial, and educational hub in mid-western Nepal, recognized for its scenic surroundings, cultural landmarks like Kakre Vihar, and as a gateway to the mountainous Karnali region. Developed in the 1970s under King Birendra, it stands out for its wide, grid-patterned roads and distinct residential, commercial, and administrative zones. The city acts as a commercial center for the surrounding hilly regions and is known for having a moderate climate, making it a comfortable place to live or visit.
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