Juropani


Juropani is a village development committee of the Jhapa district of Nepal.
Since, 2073 BS this VDC has become Gauradaha Municipality.

Location

It lies in the southeastern border of Nepal with India. It is located in the southwestern part of the Jhapa District and bordered by Maharanijhoda VDC in the west, Khajurgachhi and Gaurigunj VDC in the South, Gauradaha VDC in the North, Korobari and Mahabhara VDC in the east. It is in the Terai of Nepal. There are 9 wards within this village.

Population

At the time of 2011 Nepal census, it had a population of 10,624 with 2,166 living in individual households. The total Male population was 5,269 and the Female population was 5,355.
The residents of Juropani are mostly Brahmins, Chhetri, Jaisi, Kumai, Rajbansi and Sataar among others.
Most of the households are dependent on agriculture and rice is the main crop grown in the area. Other crops are also grown, but in negligible quantity. Most of the Sataar community are landless and they work for other landowners to sustain their livelihoods.

Market

Gwaldubba is a place for the trade in this village. An open-air market called "Haat/Bazar" conducts every Tuesday and Friday, which serves as a trading venue for local people. The place where the haat oprates is called Gwaldubba Bazar.

Infrastructure