Biradnagar is the second largest city in Nepal, only after the capital Kathmandu. Located in the southeast of the country, it covers an area of 58.48 square kilometers and has a population of 210,000, most of whom believe in Hinduism. Biradnagar has extensive road connections and an all-weather airport. It is an important new industrial center in Nepal and a commercial center in the eastern region, with jute, match, sugar and textile factories. Nylon, plastic, steel and other industries have been established in recent years.