Building the Future
Infrastructure
From cross-border rail links to Nepal's largest domestic airport terminal — the infrastructure backbone powering Biratnagar's growth.
Existing Infrastructure
Key facilities and systems that define Biratnagar's role as the economic and administrative hub of eastern Nepal.
Rani Integrated Check Post
Modern customs, immigration, and border security facility at the Biratnagar-Jogbani crossing — the second busiest transit point on the India-Nepal border. Built with $19.64 million in Indian assistance and jointly inaugurated by PM Modi and PM Oli in January 2020.
Features: warehousing, quarantine, customs clearance, immigration
Jogbani-Biratnagar Rail Link
An 18.6 km cross-border freight railway inaugurated in June 2023, connecting Biratnagar to the Indian rail network. In November 2025, the bilateral Transit Treaty was amended to allow containerized and bulk cargo from Kolkata and Visakhapatnam ports to move seamlessly to Biratnagar.
India-funded | Connects to Kolkata & Visakhapatnam ports
Biratnagar Airport (BIR)
One of Nepal's busiest domestic airports with regular flights to Kathmandu and other destinations. The existing terminal operates while a new, much larger terminal is under construction. Runway: 1,500 meters.
ICAO: VNVT | Elevation: 72m | Domestic flights
Healthcare Network
Biratnagar hosts several major medical institutions including Koshi Hospital (government, provincial), Nobel Medical College Teaching Hospital (911 beds, affiliated with Kathmandu University), and Birat Medical College. The city serves as the healthcare hub for the entire eastern region.
Nobel Medical College: 911 beds | Est. 2004 | Multi-specialty
Water Supply System
Biratnagar's water supply is managed by the Nepal Water Supply Corporation, currently serving approximately 52,000 residents. A major JICA-funded upgrade (Rs 2.7 billion Japanese grant) is underway to expand coverage to 100,000 people by constructing new deep wells, water purification facilities, and distribution pipelines.
JICA grant: Rs 2.7 billion | Construction: June 2024 – May 2026
Urban Road Network
The metropolitan city has significantly expanded its road infrastructure in recent years: 35 km of roads blacktopped, 46 km graveled, and 48 km of drainage systems constructed. The city connects to major highways including the East-West Highway and Koshi Highway.
19 wards connected | East-West Highway access
Projects In Progress & Proposed
Major infrastructure projects that will transform Biratnagar and Koshi Province over the coming years.
New Airport Terminal
Nepal's largest domestic terminal at 16,277 sqm. 17 check-in counters, capacity for 550 passengers, VIP/VVIP lounges. 75% complete, expected April 2026. Runway extension of 270m planned after completion.
Koshi Highway (NH08)
390km north-south corridor from Biratnagar (India border) to Kimathanka (China border) — the shortest trans-Himalayan route. Track opening completed January 2025 by Nepal Army. Paving and bridges ongoing.
Koshi Hospital Expansion
Two new buildings (11-storey + 4-storey) adding 759 beds. Rs 625 million investment. Three-shift construction underway. Will position Koshi Hospital as a regional teaching hospital.
JICA Water Supply Upgrade
Rs 2.7 billion Japanese grant to increase daily water capacity from 9,000 to 15,000 cubic meters and extend service from 52,000 to 100,000 residents. Construction by Shimizu Corporation, completion May 2026.
Koshi Podway Project
Modern transit corridor connecting Biratnagar to Dharan (~40km), addressing traffic congestion with efficient public transit on one of eastern Nepal's busiest routes.
Public Transport System
Citywide bus network upgrade with large buses and modern transit facilities to address Biratnagar's growing urban mobility demands across its 19 metropolitan wards.