BHATGAON, a town of Nepal, 8m. from Kathmandu. It is a celebrated Hindu religious centre, the favourite residence of the Brahmans of Nepal, and contains more families of that order than either Kathmandu or Patan. It has a population of about 30,00o and its palace and buildings generally are of a more striking appearance than in other Nepalese towns. The town is said to possess many Sanskrit libraries.