Shadanand (Nepali: षडानन्द) is an urban municipality located in Bhojpur District of Province No. 1 of Nepal. It was named after Bala Guru Shadananda.
The municipality was established on 2 December 2014 by merging the then Village Development Committees of Keurepani, Khartimchha, Kimalung, Mulpani and Tunggochha. It had an area of 101.5 km2 (39.2 sq mi) and had a combined population of 13,272 inhabitants.
On 10 March 2017 more Village Development Committees were incorporated into Shadanand municipality and the total area of the municipality increased to 241.15 square kilometres (93.11 sq mi) and the total population of the municipality is now 31,610. VDCs which incorporated into the municipality were: Nepaledanda, Kudak Kaule, Deurali, Sangpang and Boya.
The municipality is divided into total 14 wards and the headquarters of the municipality is situated in Dingla Bazar.
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Shadanand
षडानन्द
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Municipality
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Shadanand municipality in Bhojpur District
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 Shadanand
Location in Province No. 1
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| Coordinates:Coordinates: 27.3570°N 87.1359°E | |
| Country |  Nepal |
| Province | Province No. 1 |
| District | Bhojpur District |
| Wards | 14 |
| Established | 2 December 2014 |
| Incorporated | 10 March 2017 |
| Incorporated VDCs | Nepaledanda, Kudak Kaule, Deurali, Sangpang, Boya |
| Seat | Dingla Bazar |
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| • Mayor | Mr. Birbal Rai (NC) |
| • Deputy Mayor | Mrs. Merika Rai (NCP) |
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| • Total | 241.15 km2 (93.11 sq mi) |
| Population
(2011)
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| • Total | 31,610 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (340/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:45 (Nepal Time) |
