Current Date And Time In Madhesh, Nepal
Wednesday, 29 July 2026
06:45:46 NPT
Capital: Janakpur Dham
Currency: Nepalese Rupee (NPR)
Timezone: UTC +05:45 (NPT)
Population: 6,126,288
Area: 32,460.89 km²
State Code: MA
Find states and regions closest to Madhesh in Nepal with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Nepal and Asia.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Nepal
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Madhesh from our regional database:
| Capital City | Janakpur Dham |
| Total Population | 6,126,288 |
| Land Area | 32,461 km² |
| Population Density | 188.73 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 27.0135° N |
| Center Longitude | 85.6846° E |
| Average Elevation | 179 m (589 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +05:45 |
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Bagmati Province | 47 mi | 76 km | 41 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Bihar | 77 mi | 124 km | 67 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Koshi | 107 mi | 172 km | 93 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Gandaki Pradesh | 134 mi | 216 km | 117 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Sikkim | 164 mi | 264 km | 142 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Lumbini Province | 191 mi | 308 km | 166 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Samtse District | 208 mi | 334 km | 180 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
| Rangpur Division | 217 mi | 349 km | 188 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Haa | 222 mi | 358 km | 193 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Jharkhand | 231 mi | 372 km | 201 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Madhesh by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Madhesh supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Asia.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Bhutan | 390 mi | 627 km | 338 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Bangladesh | 505 mi | 813 km | 439 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| India | 629 mi | 1,012 km | 546 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Myanmar | 864 mi | 1,391 km | 750 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Pakistan | 899 mi | 1,448 km | 781 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Madhesh. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Asia.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madhesh (You) | Nepal | 6,126,288 | 32,461 | 188.73 |
| Bagmati Province | Nepal | 6,084,042 | 47,986 | 126.79 |
| Bihar | India | 104,099,452 | 94,163 | 519.75 |
| Koshi | Nepal | 4,972,021 | 44,504 | 111.72 |
| Gandaki Pradesh | Nepal | 2,479,745 | 54,154 | 45.79 |
| Sikkim | India | 610,577 | 7,096 | 51.65 |
| Lumbini Province | Nepal | 5,124,225 | 56,318 | 90.99 |
| Samtse District | Bhutan | 64,805 | 1,725 | 17.87 |
| Rangpur Division | Bangladesh | 15,787,758 | 16,185 | 448.04 |
| Haa | Bhutan | 13,655 | 1,319 | 3.92 |
| Jharkhand | India | 32,988,134 | 79,714 | 172.62 |
How does Madhesh rank within Nepal? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Madhesh appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Madhesh ⭐ | 6,126,288 |
| Bagmati Province | 6,084,042 |
| Lumbini Province | 5,124,225 |
| Koshi | 4,972,021 |
| Sudurpashchim Pradesh | 2,552,000 |
| Gandaki Pradesh | 2,479,745 |
| Karnali Pradesh | 1,570,418 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Karnali Pradesh | 76,386 |
| Lumbini Province | 56,318 |
| Gandaki Pradesh | 54,154 |
| Bagmati Province | 47,986 |
| Koshi | 44,504 |
| Sudurpashchim Pradesh | 39,938 |
| Madhesh ⭐ | 32,461 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Madhesh ⭐ | 188.73 |
| Bagmati Province | 126.79 |
| Koshi | 111.72 |
| Lumbini Province | 90.99 |
| Sudurpashchim Pradesh | 63.90 |
| Gandaki Pradesh | 45.79 |
| Karnali Pradesh | 20.56 |
Madhesh is a state or region within Nepal in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Madhesh is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Madhesh by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Nepal page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Asia.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Madhesh using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Madhesh.
Knowing the distance from Madhesh to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Nepal. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Madhesh map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Madhesh to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Madhesh table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Madhesh below the states table, or compare all Nepal states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Asia. Use the population & area comparison and Nepal state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.