Baneshwor () is the largest residential area of
Kathmandu
Kathmandu () is the capital and largest city of Nepal, situated in the central part of the country within the Kathmandu Valley. As per the 2021 Nepal census, it has a population of 845,767 residing in 105,649 households, with approximately 4 mi ...
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Nepal
Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked country in South Asia. It is mainly situated in the Himalayas, but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain. It borders the Tibet Autonomous Region of China Ch ...
. The area is composed of New-Baneshwor, Mid-Baneshwor, and Old-Baneshwor, Baneshwor Height, Minbhawan, Shankhamul, Bhimsengola and Thapa Gaun. Major landmarks of Baneshwor include the current meeting place of the
Federal Parliament of Nepal, the
International Convention Centre.
Maitighar Mandala is located at the southern border of the neighborhood. Baneshwor is undoubtedly the most developed place in Nepal as it is the central hub of many businesses and opportunities. It is regarded as the land of opportunities by Nepali people. The people in this area are employed in private business or are in the corporate sector.
International Convention Centre, Nepal
The International Convention Centre, formerly known as the Birendra International Convention Centre (BICC), is a major conference venue in Nepal. Located in Baneshwor, Kathmandu, New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, it currently houses the Federal Parliame ...
Baneshwor is a local financial and educational hub hosting several national banks and institutions. The following organizations have their headquarters in Baneshwor:
Banks
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Shangri-la Development Bank Limited
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Lumbini Bikas Bank Limited
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Janata Bank Nepal Limited
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Global IME Bank
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Himalayan Bank
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Nabil Bank
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Mega Bank Nepal Limited
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Machchhapuchhre Bank
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Prime Commercial Bank
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Century Bank
* Citizens Bank International
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Standard Chartered Nepal
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Kumari Bank
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NIC Asia Bank
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Nepal Bank Limited
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Bank of Kathmandu
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Everest Bank
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Laxmi Bank
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Nepal SBI Bank
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Nepal Investment Bank
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Civil Bank
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Agriculture Development Bank
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Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank
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Jyoti Bikash Bank
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Kailash Bikash Bank
Transportation
Busses of
Sajha Yatayat serve Baneshwor.
Other private Bus companies also stop at several points in the neighborhood.
References
External links
Google Map showing Baneshwor AreaFacebook page of Baneshwor
Kathmandu District
Neighbourhoods in Kathmandu
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