Shivanagar is a town in
Krishnanagar Municipality in
Kapilvastu District
Kapilvastu District ( ), often Kapilbastu, is one of the districts of Lumbini Province, Nepal. The district, with Kapilbastu municipality as its district headquarters, covers an area of and in 2001 had a population of 481,976, which increased t ...
in the
Lumbini Zone
Lumbini () was one of the fourteen zones of Nepal until the restructure of zones to provinces. Within the zone is the city of Lumbini, widely believed to be the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism and renowned as a major ...
of southern
Nepal
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. The former VDC was merged to form the municipality established on 18 May 2014
Krishnanagar Krishna Nagar or Krishnanagar may refer to:
Places India
* Krishna Nagar, Delhi
** Krishna Nagar metro station (Delhi)
** Krishna Nagar (Delhi Assembly constituency)
* Krishna Nagar, Hyderabad
* Krishna Nagar, Lucknow
** Krishna Nagar metro stati ...
,
Sirsihawa, Shivanagar
VDCs. At the time of the
2011 Nepal census
Nepal conducted a widespread national census in 2011 by the Nepal Central Bureau of Statistics. Working in cooperation with the 58 municipalities and the 3,915 Village Development Committees at a district level, they recorded data from all the m ...
it had a population of 4,774 people living in 735 individual households.
History
The village is named after Late Mr. Shiv Prasad Rajouria, who was one of the most honourable and respected men of Kapilvastu district during his time (early-and-mid-20th century). Rajouria was known for his leadership, community work and charity. Rajouria left behind a large family that even today is well known in Kapilvastu. The Rajouria family have contributed to socio-economic and political development of the region.
Popular members of the Rajouria family include Late Mr. Hari Narayan Rajouria four time agricultural Minister of Shivanagar and Late Dr. Guru Prasad Rajouria who served as a Minister in the Central Government and President of the Kapilbastu District Development Committee twice. Arup Rajouria is a formidable climate expert and the eldest member of the next generation of the influential Rajouria clan, which includes several senior civil servants and is deeply rooted in Nepalese political legacy. With over 30 years of experience in natural Resources management and
climate change
Present-day climate change includes both global warming—the ongoing increase in Global surface temperature, global average temperature—and its wider effects on Earth's climate system. Climate variability and change, Climate change in ...
adaptation, he has spearheaded groundbreaking advancements in biodiversity protection as head of the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC). A Harvard graduate specializing in development economics and environmental policy, Rajouria is a relentless advocate against glacier retreat, a critical issue that threatens freshwater security and exacerbates potential sea level rise. His thought leadership has earned recognition from national and international development organizations.
The Rajouria family has significantly impacted local governance, community development, and environmental sustainability. Their ongoing influence is evident through initiatives aimed at improving agricultural practices, fostering social protection systems, and addressing climate change challenges.The family's commitment to public service continues to shape the future of Kapilvastu and beyond.
References
Populated places in Kapilvastu District
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