Rajgadh
| Rajgadh | |
|---|---|
  Rajgadh | |
| Coordinates: 26°30′N 87°56′E / 26.500°N 87.933°ECoordinates: 26°30′N 87°56′E / 26.500°N 87.933°E | |
| Country |
 Nepal |
| Zone | Mechi |
| District | Jhapa |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 15,354 |
| Time zone | NPT (UTC+05:45) |
| Postal code | 57209[1] |
| Area code(s) | 23 |
Introduction
Rajgadh (Nepali: राजगढ) is one of the village situated at the southern Part of the Jhapa district. Its elevation range lies around 80m to 120m from sea level. Some of its portion is covered with dense forest known as Charkose Jhadi. Its neighbouring VDCs are Chakchaki, Goldhhap, Sharanamati, Jalthal and Gherabari. Its small portion also borders with India.
History
It was the main residence of Rajbanshi people. So it was called as Rajgadh meaning State of Rajbanshi. But later people from hills like Brahmin,[2] Rai,[3] Limbu, etc. come and setteled down. Almost more than half the land Rajgadh VDC was belonged to a rich landlord Satyanarayan Agrawal. As per the local people,he used to walk here only in his own land.
Culture
About half of the population of Rajgadh is resided by Rajbanshi. So it has the dominance of Rajbanshi culture. Also huge number of brahmins and Chettri are also residing here so it also has Hilly (pahadi) culture. Here are the list of people living Rajgadh with their unique culture and tradition.
Cultural Groups
| Rajbanshi |
| Brahmin[2] |
| Chettri |
| Muslims |
| Rai |
| Limbu |
| Meche |
Economy
Almost 80% of people's income source is farming.They are fully dependent on the product of farm.Farming is of traditional type so there is not so much production of crops that a capacity of soil has.But nowadays some modern technologies is being implemented by some farmers. Beside this, people are also involved in other economical activities. Teacher,Officer,Salesman,Mechanic,etc. are other economical activities.
Rajgadh Bazzar is the main economical center of Rajgadh. Most of the activities related to trade is concentrated in Rajgadh Bazzar. Beside this, Janta Bazzar, Bhagdubba Bazzar, etc. are other small trade center of Rajgadh.
Education
Literacy rate of Rajgadh is average as compared to the other VDC. Pashupati Higher Secondary School is the only Higher Secondary level government School in Rajgadh. Gyanjyoti Higher Secondary School[4] is the another Higher Secondary School opened from private sector. Beside these Little Star English School, Divyajyoti Secondary School, Sundarpur Primary School, Janta Primary School, Vagwati Pre-secondary School, etc. are major Educational Institution in Rajgadh.
Transportation and Communication
Rajgadh is not so much facilated with transportation. Here are only few number of bus to connect with the city Birtamod. They left Rajgadh at the interval (at least) 1 hour.The roads are gravelled. But main route is recently being blacktopped.Other means of transportation are Bicycle, Motorcycle, etc. Main communication medium in Rajgadh is Mobile Phones.Almost 70% family have mobile phones.Due to the sudden growth of mobile phone users,Post Office of Ragadh is at the condition of stopping.But Rajgadh is not facilated with NTC landline telephone services,WI-FI,WIMAX,etc.
Religious Heritages
References
- ↑ List of postal codes in Nepal See about postal code of Rajgadh
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Bramins in Nepal
- ↑ Rai in Nepal
- ↑ Gyanjyoti Higher Secondary School The only Higher Secondary School of Rajgadh running in Private Sector
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