Rupandehi district, located in Lumbini Province, is one of the seventy-seven districts of Nepal, covering an area of 1,360 km². The district headquarter is Bhairahawa.

 As per the national census 2011, the population of Rupandehi was 880,196.

Rupandehi named after Rupadevi, king Suddhodana’s queen, is known for its beauty that tells the story of great histories. Renovations are under way to build an international airport in Bhairahawa.