Parsa District (Nepali: पर्सा जिल्ला) is one of the 8 districts Madhesh Province of Nepal. The district, with Birgunj as its district headquarters, covers an area of 1,353 km2 (522 sq mi) and has a population (2001) of 497,219. According to the locals, Parsa is named after Parashnath temple situated in Mahuwan.