Baneshwor, Kathmandu

Baneshwor
बानेश्वर
Nicknames: 
Residential Hub of Kathmandu
Baneshwor
Location in Kathmandu
Coordinates: 27°42′52″N 85°19′12″E / 27.71453°N 85.31991°E / 27.71453; 85.31991
Country   Nepal
DistrictKathmandu District
Time zoneUTC+5:45 (Nepal Time)

Baneshwor (Nepali: बानेश्वर) is the largest residential area of Kathmandu, Nepal. The area is composed of New-Baneshwor, Mid-Baneshwor, and Old-Baneshwor, Baneshwor Height, Minbhawan, Shankhamul, Bhimsengola and Thapa Gaun. Major landmarks of Baneshwor include the current meeting place of the Federal Parliament of Nepal, the International Convention Centre. Maitighar Mandala is located at the southern border of the neighborhood. Baneshwor is the central hub of many businesses and opportunities in Kathmandu. It is regarded as the land of opportunities by Nepali people. The people in this area are often employed in private business or are in the corporate sector.

Baneshwor is a local financial and educational hub hosting several national banks and institutions. The following organizations have their headquarters in Baneshwor:

Name Sector Notes
Association of Youth Organizations Nepal Non-Governmental
KFA Private Limited Non-Governmental
Shree Ratna Rajya school Governmental Education
Apex College Education
Aryan School of Engineering & Management Education
College of Applied Food and Dairy Technology Education
Derivative and Commodity Exchange Nepal Ltd. Finance
Global College of Management Education
Eyeplex Mall Shopping Complex & Multiplex
Hits FM Broadcasting
Janata Bank Nepal Limited Finance
Uniglobe College Education
Liverpool International College Education
Manang Air Aviation
N. K. Singh Memorial English Preparatory School Education
Nepal Tribune Media News
Sadbhavana Party Political Party
Standard Chartered Nepal Finance
Thames International College Education