Lalbandi

Lalbandi is a municipality in the Sarlahi district of Madhesh Province in Nepal and, according to the English Wikipedia article, the largest municipality in the province, with its office in Ward No. 6. Lalbandi Bazar on the East-West Highway, also called the Mahendra Highway, is a major trading hub and the main centre of trade for the district. The municipality borders Ishwarpur and Haripur municipalities, Sindhuli district to the north and Hariwan to the west, and spans the Chure range, the Bhabar and the outer Terai under a subtropical monsoon climate with Sal forest. It is known for tomatoes and other vegetables, and a large rice, pulse and flour packaging firm, Hulas Foods, is based there. A biweekly market is held every Monday and Thursday.