[1]Sonama (Nepali: सोनमा) is a rural municipality in Mahottari District in Madhesh province of Nepal. It was formed in 2016 occupying current 8 sections (wards) from previous 8 former VDCs.[2] It occupies an area of 57.77 km2 with a total population of 51732.[1][3][4][5]
सोनमा गाउँपालिका | |
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Sonama rural municipality | |
Sonama
Location in Nepal | |
Country | Nepal |
Development Region | Central |
Zone | Janakpur |
District | Mahottari District |
Province | Madhesh Province |
Government | |
• Mayor | Bisheshwar Prasad Yadav |
Area | |
• Total | 57.77km2 (22.80 sq mi) |
Population
(2021) | |
• Total | 51,732 |
• Density | 900/km2 (2,300/sq mi) |
• Religions | Hindu Muslim Christian |
Languages | |
• Local | Maithili, Tharu, Nepali |
Time zone | UTC+5:45 (NST) |
Postal Code | 45700 |
Area code | 044 |
References
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