Juropani

Juropani (जुरोपानी) is a village development committee of the Jhapa district of Nepal.

It lies in the southeastern border of Nepal with India. It is located in the south western part of the Jhapa District and bordered by Maharanijhoda VDC in the west, Khajurgachi and Gauruganj VDC in the South, Gauradaha VDC in the North, Korobari and Mahabhara VDC in the east. It is in the plain (Terai) of Nepal. There are 9 wards within this village. Mostly Bramans, Chetri, Jaisi, Kumai, Rajbansi, Satar, etc are living here.

Almost all the villagers are dependent on agriculture and the main crop they grow is rice in one season. Other crops are also grown but negligible. Most of the Satar cast are without land. They work in other peoples land.

Gwalduba is a place for the trade in this village. Each Friday there is gathering of people for the buy and sell of there product and is known as 'HAT' or Bazar.

Almost all of the Young peoples are living out side of the village. Many are living in the Capital of the country, Kathmandu. Some are going to Arab countries for employment.

Recently almost all wards of the village are covered by electricity. The quality of electricity is not so good. Probably there are not more than 10 telephone lines in the whole village. There is no connection of drinking water. Peoples are using water from the tube well and dug well. Till this date there is no such persistent problem on water quality but iron is some what of a problem. Irrigation system is not available. Farmers have to depend on the rain water. Gauria and Ram Chandre are the major streams flowing throughout the village and both are ground water fed river but have more flow during the rainy seasons. Stream path diversion and encroachment has created flooding many times in the past. There is no bridge over them. It is creating problem for the public in the rainy season.

Some parts of the village are connected with the bus service but the service is not regular. Small rain will stop it. Peoples are politically aware. There is a school within 30 minutes walk. But no college and higher secondary schools. Nearest college with many faculty is 80 km far. Some higher secondary schools are founds within 20 km.

Total No of Household Population Male Female 2,166 10,624 5,269 5,355 Source: http://www.cbs.gov.np/Population/National%20Report%202001/default.htm (VDC wise population and Household Numbers)