Jhapa

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Jhapa district, a part of Mechi zone, is one of the seventy-five districts of Nepal, a landlocked country of South Asia. The district, with Chandragadhi as its district headquarters, covers an area of 1,606 km² and has a population (2001) of 688,109.

Jhapa is the easternmost district of Nepal and lies in the fertile Terai plains. It borders Ilam district in the north, Morang district in the west, the Indian state of Bihar in the South and east, and the Indian state of West Bengal in the east.

The district is divided into 47 Village Development Committees (VDCs) and three municipalities, namely Bhadrapur in the South, Mechinagar in the east and Damak in the west. Its major centers are Chandragadhi, Bhadrapur, Birtamod, Kakarbhitta, Damak, Dhulabari, Surunga, Charali, and Budhabare. The east-West highway departures from Charali to Budhbare reaches until Taplajung. This way joins Charali with Saharadangi, Dhaijan, Satnomber and reaches Budhbare. This way leads with Pasupati nagar,Ilam,Fikkl.Budhbare VDC is peaceful,silent with greeny gardens. There is a small river by the name of Hadiya and a few tributaries of it. Budhbare Bazaar is open on Wednesdays. This day not from only Budhabare VDC from different parts of Ilam district, they do marketing. This is often the first place that can be seen when walking down from the eastern highlands. This path feels very dangerous.

Jhapa is home to many indigenous tribes such as the Rajbanshi, Satar (Santhal), Meche, Koche, Gangain, Dhangad, Uraon, Dhimal, Rai, Limbu, Magar, Gurung and many others, besides the Brahmnins, Chhettris, and Newars.

Jhapa is diverse and rich in culture and traditions due to the influences of its different tribes. All the tribes have their own languages, customs and traditions, and they celebrate their festivals every year.

Jhapa also has several religious and historical sites of great importance like Kankai Mai, Kichakbadh, Satasidham, Arjundhara, Chillagadh, Biratpokhar, and Krishnathumki among others. It is believed that Pandu's son Bhim had killed Kichak in Kichakbadh (near Kechana in the South border) in the time of the Mahabharata and a great festival is observed on that day every year. There is also the historical fort of Chandragadh which gave its name to Chandragadhi. Other sites too have their own religious and historical values. It is also the gateway to Darjeeling and Sikkim and the rest of north-east India from Nepal.

Jhapa is one of the most developed districts of the country. Almost all the villages and towns are linked by roads. There are schools and colleges in many parts of The district. There is also an airport and a hospital at Bhadrapur.

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