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Janakpur is a major city of religious and historical importance in the Eastern Terai region of Nepal. It is a popular place of pilgrimage for Hindus from all around the world and a major tourist attraction in the region. It is the capital of the ancient Mithila Kingdom, the land of the wise and righteous King Janak of legend, and also the legendary birthplace of the goddess Sita. The people of that place also speak Maithili.
Janakpurdham or Janakpur (Nepali: जनकपुर) is a sub-metropolitan city in Dhanusa District, Madhesh Province, Nepal. The city is a hub for religious and cultural tourism. A headquarter of the Dhanusha district, Janakpur is also the capital of Madhesh Province. The city was founded in the early 18th century. According to tradition, the storyteller indicates an earlier city known as Janakpurdham existed in the area, which was supposedly the capital of the Videha dynasty that ruled the Mithila region in ancient times. Janakpur is located about 225 km (140 mi) southeast of Kathmandu. As of 2015, the city had a population of 173,924. The city had a population of 195,438 in 2021. Janakpur is currently the most populated sub-metropolitan city of Nepal. Nepal Railways operates between Janakpur and Jaynagar in India.