Jhapa District

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Jhapa is one of the 75 districts in Nepal. It lies with its main town, Bhadrapur ( Chandragadhi ) in the Mechi Zone.

Geography

The 1606 km ² large district is located directly on the Indian border. His neighbors are in the north district Ilam, Morang in the west, to the east of the Indian state of West Bengal and the South Indian state of Bihar. Jhapa is the easternmost district of Nepal and lies in the fertile Terai plains. The northern part has smaller mountains, the southern part of agricultural production areas and dense forests.

The district is in 47 Village Development Committees ( VDCs ) and three cities ( municipalities ), namely Bhadrapur in the south, the east and Damak Mechinagar divided in the West. Other important places are Birtamod, Dhulabari, Surunga and Charali.

Climate

Fall in Jhapa especially during the monsoon season in the summer each year 250 to 300 cm of rainfall. The hilly north receives more precipitation here than the south.

Population

According to the last census, the district had in the year 2001 688.109 inhabitants and the population density was 428.5 people / km ²; 2011, there were 812 650 inhabitants. Jhapa is home to many indigenous ethnic nationalities such as the Rajbanshi, Satar, Meche, Cook, Limbu, Dhimal and Gangain. Other ethnic groups such as Rai, Dhangad, Tamang, Uraon, Magar, Gurung and others came to the district in the late 19th century. Rajbanshi is the most widely spoken language in this region.

Infrastructure

Jhapa is one of the most developed areas of Nepal. Almost all the villages and towns are connected by roads. There are in many parts of the district schools and colleges. Also, the district has an airport and a hospital Bhadrapur.

Agriculture

Due to its alluvial soil of the district is well suited for agriculture, Jhapa is the largest producer of rice and is therefore called the granary of Nepal. In addition to crops such as rice and wheat Jhapa is also one of the largest producers of jute, tea, betel nut, rubber and other crops.

Policy

Jhapa plays an important role in national politics. The communist revolution of Nepal was started in the district, which led to the formation of the most prominent national Party of Nepal, the CPN - UML. Many national political figures are from Jhapa district also played a significant role in the struggle against the monarchy.