Population 6,88,109
Population Growth Rate 1.52 pc (Yearly)
Population Density 428 per sq. km.
Population Urban 13.3 pc
Population Rural 86.97 pc
Literacy Rate 66.93 pc
Human Development Index (HDI) 0.421
Per Capita Income US$ 239
Total Roads 601 km
Central Bureau of Statistics, Census 2001 |
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Jhapa Yellow Pages is the first and only business directory of the district published so far. It is bundled with various kinds of useful information such as Personal Telephone Directory with geographical, botanical, religious, agricultural, political, cultural, historical information. This directory book is also recognized by Government of Nepal and concerned authorities. |
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Arjundhara Jaleshwardham
This is one of the most important religious place of Jhapa. It is in Arjundhara VDC, 5 km north from Birtamode. It is also known as ‘Pashupatinath of the east’. In this place mela is held during Bala Chaturdashi, Shivaratri, Saune Sombar etc.
Kechana Kabal
This is the lowest land of Nepal which is 58 meter high from the sea level. It is situated in Kechana VDC, the southern part of the district. Although it is an important place of Jhapa there is lack of publicity of this place.
Kankai Mai
Kankai is the largest river of Jhapa district. The concrete bridge in this river is the longest bridge of the country which is 703.20 meter long. People worship this river as Kankai Mai, the goddess Kankai. The western bank of this river is known as Maidhar and the eastern one is known as Kotihom. Kotihome is a beautiful area which is fulled with various Ashrams and Gardens. Kankai Mela, probably the biggest mela of eastern region is held here every Maghe Sankranti, the first day of the tenth month Magh of Nepali calendar.
Kichchak Badh
Kichchak was a monster of Mahabharata era. He was killed by Bhimsen. That is why, this place is named Kichchak Badh. This place is situated in Prithvinagar VDC.
Courtesy: Jhapa Yellow Pages, 2064 |
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