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Besisahar, Nepal
Karnali Pradesh · Nepal
Besisahar is a small city in Karnali Pradesh, Nepal with a population of 5,427. Elevation: 2,493 ft (760 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Besisahar
Besishahar is a municipality and the district headquarters of Lamjung District in Gandaki Province, Nepal. The Besishahar Municipality was formed by merging the existing Village Development Committees i.e. Besishahar, Gaunshahar, Udipur, Puranakot, Nalma, Chandisthan, Baglungpani, Bajhakhet, Hiletaksar and Chiti and have 11 wards. This municipality has a sub-tropical climate with deciduous forests. Annapurna II, Machhapuchhre, Lamjung Himal can be viewed from north of Besishahar Municipality.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,427 |
| Population Density | 110 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,493 ft (760 m) |
| Coordinates | 28.2311°, 84.3775° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kathmandu |
| Country | 🇳🇵 Nepal |
| State / Province | Karnali Pradesh |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.7 inches (1,796 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Besisahar
Besisahar is a small city in Nepal (Karnali Pradesh) with a population of 5,427. The city sits at an elevation of 2,493 feet (760 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kathmandu.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above Nepal avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,493 ft (760 m) |
| Area | 49.3 sq mi (127.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 110/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.2311°N, 84.3775°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kathmandu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 6.6 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 12.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 17.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 14.9 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 9.8 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in |
Besisahar has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 51°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 70.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.0") and November the driest (0.3").
Colleges & Universities in Besisahar
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gairi Campus | College | - | , |
| Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science - Lamjung Krishi Campus -Tribhuvan University | University | - | Visit → |
| Shree Marshyandi Multiple Campus | College | - | , |
| Vidya Jyoti Secondary School | College | - | , |
Schools in Besisahar
65+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shree Baraha Milan Basic School Dordi RM 9 Majhgaon Lamjung | - | - | - | - |
| Shri Ex-Servicemen English Boarding School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Jana Bikas HIgher Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| New Era English Boarding School | - | - | - | - |
| Earthly Paradise English Boarding School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Mahendra Jyoti Basic School Dordi RM 5 Majkharka Lamjung | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Chaitanyadaya Basic School Dordi RM 4 Kupling Lamjung | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Jumdanda Basic School Dordi RM 4 Basbot Lamjung | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Sunrise Boarding School Dordi RM 4 Shera Lamjung | - | - | - | - |
| Universal School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Bhagwan Basic School Dordi RM 6 Kirtipur Lamjung | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Dhodeni Basic School Dordi RM 6 Haringau Lamjung | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Himalaya Chhetrasingha Basic School Dordi 8 Duwar Lamjung | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Shirjansil Basic School Dordi RM 4 Sadhi Khola Lamjung | - | - | - | - |
| Jana Bikash Basic School Dordi RM 9 Chisapani Lamjung | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Ramjiban Basic School Dordi RM 8 Kinchowk Lamjung | - | - | - | - |
| श्री नव दुर्गा प्राथमिक बिधालय | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Birendrashila Basic School Dordi RM 8 Taap Lamjung | - | - | - | - |
| Land Star English Boarding School | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Vidhya Bikash HIgher Secondery School | - | - | - | - |
| Baal Mandir | - | - | - | - |
| Shri Jana Bikas Higher Secondery School | - | - | - | - |
| faleni secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| faleni secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| bhagawan lower secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| saraswoti mohan lower secondary | - | - | - | - |
| balkalyan secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| laxmi secondary | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Ganga Milan Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chhapswara Khel Maidan | - | - | - | - |
| chaitannyodaya secondary | - | - | - | - |
| bhangeri primary school | - | - | - | - |
| krishna pramod primary | - | - | - | - |
| न्यु भिजन मन्टेश्वरी स्कुल | - | - | - | - |
| श्री रत्न प्रकाश प्रा वि | - | - | - | - |
| श्री बाल रत्न प्रा वि तल्लो साम्दि | - | - | - | - |
| लिलाज्योती प्रा वि | - | - | - | - |
| श्री बालकल्याण प्रा वि | - | - | - | - |
| श्री हिमज्योती प्रा वि | - | - | - | - |
| श्री कण्ठ प्रा वि | - | - | - | - |
| श्री भबिष्य निर्माण प्रा वि | - | - | - | - |
| श्री गणेश प्रा वि | - | - | - | - |
| श्री जनआशापुर्ण प्रा वि | - | - | - | - |
| श्री येशोबर्मा मा वि | - | - | - | - |
| श्री जनसेवा प्रा वि | - | - | - | - |
| श्री कालिका प्राथमिक विधालय | - | - | - | - |
| श्री चनौटे प्रा वि | - | - | - | - |
| श्री कन्याज्योती प्रा वि | - | - | - | - |
| चन्द्र सुर्य इन्लिस बोडिङ्ग स्कुम | - | - | - | - |
| shree laxmi secondaray school | - | - | - | - |
| बुद्ध मेमोरीयल इग्लिस बोडिङ्ग स्कुल | - | - | - | - |
| श्री लोकराज आदर्श मा वि | - | - | - | - |
| श्री युबा ज्योती प्रा .वि | - | - | - | - |
| न्यु मरिगोल्ड सेकेन्डरी बोडिङ्ग स्कुल | - | - | - | - |
| श्री जनकल्याण मा वि | - | - | - | - |
| श्री शान्तीभबन प्रा वि | - | - | - | - |
| श्री बालरत्न प्रा वि | - | - | - | - |
| श्री चिदी प्रा वि | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Nabin Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| श्री नारायण प्रा वि लमजुङ | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Ganesh Basic School Dordi RM 6 Dhodeni Kalchebesi Lamjung | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Siddha Basic School Dordi RM 6 Dada Gau Lamjung | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Bal Kannya Basic School Dordi RM 6 Ghalegau Lamjung : | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Saraswati Mohan Basic school Dordi RM 3 Shreebhanjyang Lamjung | - | - | - | - |
| Shree Manakamana Basic School Dordi RM 4 Mijung Lamjung | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Besisahar
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Besisahar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamu Sangrahalaya |
Libraries in Besisahar
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IAAS, Lamjung, Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Laxmi Narayan Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Besisahar
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Besisahar
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Besisahar
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Besisahar
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Besisahar
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Besisahar
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Besisahar
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Besisahar
4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Besisahar
45 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Besisahar
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Besisahar
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pokhara International Airport | PHH | Large Airport |
| Pokhara Domestic Airport | PKR | Medium Airport |
| Baglung Airport | BGL | Small Airport |
| Bharatpur Airport | BHR | Small Airport |
| Jomsom Airport | JMO | Small Airport |
| Manang Airport | NGX | Small Airport |
| Meghauli Airport | MEY | Small Airport |
| Palungtar Airport | GKH | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Besisahar
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| District Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Besisahar
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Adhikari Kul Temple | |
| Bhimsenthan | |
| Chandandevi Temple | |
| Chandi Mandir | |
| Danai Kul Temple | |
| Ganesthan | |
| Gumbaa | |
| Kalika Mandir | |
| Karpureshwor Mahadev Temple | |
| Newar Kul Temple | |
| Sansari mai, mandir | |
| Saraswati Temple | |
| Shiva Temple | |
| Shree Narayan Mandir | |
| Shree Vimsen Mandir | |
| Shri Karpureswar Mahadev Mandir |
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What is the population of Besisahar?
Besisahar has a population of 5,427 residents and is located in Nepal. The population density is 110 people per square mile, spread across 49.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Besisahar?
Besisahar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.7 inches.