Bidur


Bidur is the capital of Nuwakot District in Bagmati Pradesh, Nepal. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of 18694 and had 3736 houses in it.
In February 2008 terrorists damaged the town's water supply plant.

Economy

In 2020 the first part of the biggest solar power station in NEpal was connected to the electric grid. The solar plant is located next to Devighat Hydropower Station.

Media

To promote local culture Bidur has three community radio stations. They are Radio Trishuli 88.4 MHz, Radio Nuwakot F.M. 106.8 MHz and Radio Abhiyan 103.4 MHz.

2015 Nepal earthquake

During the earthquake on 25 April 2015, a 37-year-old resident of Bidur named Shiva Shrestha was buried in a landslide and was rescued alive 98 hours afterwards. He was on his way to a picnic with fourteen of his friends, eleven of whom were buried during the massive landslide. Shrestha sustained several injuries on the head and body, and said he survived by drinking muddy water.
After the earthquake, Bidur is still in the phase of rebuilding. Due to lack of concerned focus on re-establishment, it is late in the process.

School

There are several government and private schools in Bidur. Recently, with the advent of Christianity, some Christian based schools have also been opened, especially in the Colony area.