The region is a hub of Kabadi, a South Asian sport. Bhimdatta Municipality boasts over 100 national and international Kabbadi players. Moreover, the area has gained recognition for the multiplying vulture and tiger populations.
One image that has become a powerful political symbol is the portrait of Nirmala Pant, a girl who was tragically raped and murdered. Following her tragic fate, Nepali Congress’ sister wing organization, the Nepal Student Union, launched a demonstration seeking justice for Nirmala Pant. Meanwhile, Bhim Bahadur Rawal, the top Nepal Communist Party leader of Sudur Paschim, accused the Nepali Congress of using the issue as a political tool.