Maisthan


Maisthan is a settlement in Ward No. 5 of Bardibas Municipality, located in Mahottari District of Madhesh Province, Nepal. It was formerly a separate village development committee before being integrated into Bardibas Municipality during the 2015 administrative restructuring.
Maisthan is home to the historic and culturally significant Panchadhura Maisthan Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is a major religious site in the area and draws many devotees, especially during festivals like Maha Shivaratri.
According to the 2021 Nepal census, Ward No. 5, which includes Maisthan, has a population of 5,689.