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11-582: Rajgadh (Nepali: राजगढ) is one of the villages in the southern part of the Jhapa district in Nepal. Its elevation range is 80–120 m above sea level. Some of its land area is covered with dense forest, known as the Charkose Jhadi . Its neighbouring VDCs are Chakchaki , Goldhhap , Sharanamati , Jalthal and Gherabari . It also borders India. Rajgadh means "state of Rajbanshi", and was so named because it

22-506: A year, and mostly during the monsoon season in the summer, and its hilly northern area receives more rainfall than the south. The maximum temperature recorded is 42.5 °C in summer and 1 °C in winter. The lowest elevation point is 58 meters which is the lowest land in Nepal and the highest elevation point is 500 meters from mean sea level. Jhapa consists of 15 administrative divisions including eight municipalities and seven rural municipalities . Each division has wards according to

33-506: Is 1.93%. However, the growth is balanced and in-migration is rapidly increasing day to day into the district. At the time of the 2021 Nepal census , Jhapa District had a population of 994,090 making it the 4th largest district in Nepal after Kathmandu , Morang and Rupandehi . Being at the cross-roads of the eastern hills and the eastern Terai, Jhapa has huge ethnic diversity with 110 castes/ethnic groups represented. The largest communities are Bahun and Chhetri . Other communities include

44-597: Is an important trade point for Nepal. Among 77 districts, Jhapa has a literacy rate of 75.2%, higher than the national average. There are enough primary schools, secondary schools, high schools and colleges available both from private sector and the government. Jhapa district is home to notable personalities including one former prime minister and two former deputy prime ministers. 27°55′03″N 84°11′37″E  /  27.917373°N 84.193726°E  / 27.917373; 84.193726 Rajbanshi language (Nepal) Too Many Requests If you report this error to

55-411: Is done traditionally, although some farmers have adopted more modern techniques. Remittance is also a major source of income. The main economical center of Rajgadh is Rajgadh Bazzar, which hosts most of the activities related to trade. Janta Bazzar and Bhagdubba Bazzar are other small trade centers of Rajgadh. Rajgadh's literacy rate is average, compared to other VDCs. Pashupati Higher Secondary School

66-604: Is the easternmost district of Nepal and lies in the fertile Terai plains. It is part of the Outer Terai . Jhapa borders with Ilam in the north, Morang in the west, the Indian state of Bihar in the south and the Indian state of West Bengal to the southeast and east. Geographically, it covers an area of 1,606 km (620 sq mi) and lies on 87°39’ east to 88°12’ east longitude and 26°20’ north to 26°50’ north latitude. Jhapa receives 250 to 300 cm of rainfall

77-572: Is the only higher secondary level government school in Rajgadh. Gyanjyoti Higher Secondary School is another higher secondary school opened from the private sector. Other educational institutions include Little Star English School, Divyajyoti Secondary School, Sundarpur Primary School, Janta Primary School and Vagwati Pre-secondary School. Transportation in Rajgadh is mostly by bus, connecting with cities such as Birtamod , Chandragadi , Bhadrapur , Damak and Biratnagar . Most roads are gravelled, but

88-699: The Janajati Limbu and other Kirati peoples , Dalit communities like Kami and Damai, as well as Tamang , Newar and Magar and Adivasi communities like the Rajbanshi/Tajpuriya , Gangai or Ganesh , Santal , Tharu and Dhimal in the Terai. Jhapa borders the Indian state of Bihar to the south and the Indian state of West Bengal to the east. Jhapa is an eastern entry point of Nepal from India. Kakarbhitta-Mechinagar border lies in Jhapa and

99-2145: The demographic and geographic size. These are: At the time of the 2011 Nepal census , Jhapa District had a population of 812,650. As first language, 55.7% spoke Nepali , 31.3% Rajbanshi , 5.6% Limbu , 5.5% Maithili , 3.6% Santali , 2.5% Rai , 2.4% Urdu , 2.1% Tamang , 1.5% Newar , 1.5% Tajpuriya , 1.2% Magar , 1.0% Dhimal , 0.8% Tharu , 0.7% Bengali , 0.6% Gurung , 0.5% Meche , 0.4% Bantawa , 0.4% Bhojpuri , 0.4% Hindi , 0.4% Rajasthani , 0.2% Chamling , 0.2% Danuwar , 0.2% Sunuwar , 0.2% Uranw/Urau , 0.1% Bhujel , 0.1% Ganagai , 0.1% Haryanvi , 0.1% Kisan , 0.1% Kulung , 0.1% Kumhali , 0.1% Majhi , 0.1% Sherpa , 0.1% Yakkha and 0.4% other languages. Ethnicity/caste: 23.8% were Hill Brahmin , 15.7% Chhetri , 29.1% Rajbanshi , 8.6% Limbu , 4.5% Rai , 3.8% Satar/ Santal , 3.3% Newar , 3.2% Musalman , 3.0% Kami , 2.9% Tamang , 2.2% Magar , 1.9% Damai /Dholi, 1.5% Tajpuriya , 1.3% Sanyasi/Dasnami, 1.2% Gangai, 1.2% Tharu , 1.1% Dhimal , 0.9% Gharti/ Bhujel , 0.9% Gurung , 0.9% Majhi, 0.7% Teli , 0.6% Sarki , 0.6% Yadav , 0.5% Bengali , 0.5% Marwadi , 0.5% Meche , 0.5% other Terai, 0.4% Terai Brahmin , 0.4% Hajam /Thakur, 0.4% Musahar , 0.3% Danuwar, 0.3% Dhanuk , 0.3% Halwai , 0.3% Kumal , 0.3% Sunuwar , 0.2% Jhangad/Dhagar, 0.2% Kathabaniyan, 0.2% Kurmi , 0.2% Mallaha , 0.2% Sherpa , 0.1% Baraee, 0.1% Chamar /Harijan/Ram, 0.1% Chamling, 0.1% other Dalit , 0.1% Dom , 0.1% Dusadh/ Paswan /Pasi, 0.1% other Janajati , 0.1% Kalwar , 0.1% Kayastha , 0.1% Kewat, 0.1% Khawas, 0.1% Kisan , 0.1% Koche , 0.1% Koiri / Kushwaha , 0.1% Kulung , 0.1% Munda , 0.1% Nuniya, 0.1% Punjabi /Sikh, 0.1% Rajput , 0.1% Sonar , 0.1% Sudhi, 0.1% Tatma/Tatwa, 0.1% Thakuri , 0.1% Yakkha and 0.5% others. Religion: 79.9% were Hindu , 8.3% Kirati , 4.8% Buddhist , 3.2% Muslim , 1.9% Christian , 1.4% Prakriti and 0.3% others. Literacy: 75.0% could read and write, 1.8% could only read and 23.2% could neither read nor write. Jhapa District has average population density of around 619 per square kilometer. The district population growth rate

110-438: The main route is blacktopped. Almost 85% of families have mobile phones, and Wi-Fi is available. Jhapa The lowlands of Limbuwan (present-day terai lands of Sunsari , Morang and Jhapa) was collectively known as Morang since the time of King Mawrong of 7th century. In the beginning of 1400 AD, Morang Kingdom patriated from Kingdom of Ilam and Kingdom of Mikluk Bodhey (Choubise) and started ruling on its own. Jhapa

121-496: Was the main residence of the Rajbanshi people ; Rajbanshis still make up about half the population of Rajgadh. People from other groups such as Brahmin , Rai , and Limbu also live in Rajgadh. Rajgadh has several temples, including Shree Durga Mandir, Krishna Temple, Shiv Mandir, and Shree Dangi Laxmisthan. Farming is the main occupation for residents of Rajgadh, providing about 80% of their income source. The majority of farming

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