Madhumalla
| Madhumalla मधुमल्ला | |
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| Village development committee | |
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  Madhumalla Location in Nepal | |
| Coordinates: 26°44′N 87°38′E / 26.73°N 87.63°ECoordinates: 26°44′N 87°38′E / 26.73°N 87.63°E | |
| Country | Nepal |
| Zone | Koshi Zone |
| District | Morang District |
| Government | |
| • Sachib | Shiva Kumar Khatri |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 21,482 |
| Time zone | Nepal Time (UTC+5:43) |
| Postal code | 56605 |
| Area code(s) | 021 |
Madhumalla is a village development committee in Morang District in the Koshi Zone of south-eastern Nepal. With a population of 21,482 as of the 2011 Nepal census and situated at the foothills of Raja rani mountain, Madhumalla is a village sandwiched by two rivers Mawa and Nunsari. Its neighbours are Urlabari municipality to its south, Damak municipality to its east and south, and Illam district to its north.[1] This village is at a distance of 7.3 km north of Urlabari
Houses
The houses are made of different combinations of materials ranging from bamboo, cement, mud, wood, bricks and stones. They are mostly supported by wooden pillars, and the roofs are made of galvanised iron. All houses in rural areas and most in urban have gardens where different fruits, vegetables and trees are planted. There are many chautaris near the roads for people to rest. Tube well is the main source of water for household activities. Each house generally has a tube well though many houses may share one too. Firewood is the main source of fuel. Electricity has reached most parts of the village and is widely used.
Economy
The economy is largely based on agriculture like most of the part of Nepal. The villagers bring their agricultural items grown in home to sell them directly or through vendors. There are no large-scale industries in the village though some small and medium scale are prevalent which are limited to bread factories, mills producing ago – products. Madhumalla depends upon Urlabari and Damak for most daily items necessary though some traders also go to India for trade. After the Rabi-Urlabari road is black topped,it is assumed the economic activity will take a surge.
Education
The literacy rate was 75.43% as of 2011 census. There are 16 governmental schools educating the future of Madhumalla. Among them only Manohar and Bhagwati are higher secondary schools.
Health
There is a governmental health post and two hospitals along with small pharmacies.
Transportation
Buses are the chief means of transportation in Madhumalla. One can reach there from Biratnagar airport to Madhumalla by bus directly. Buses from major cities like Kakarvitta, Dharan, Kathmandu also leave from there. Shree Hari Om pashupati which travel urlabari - toribari is the oldest and very popular bus among locals.A few rickshaws are also available from bus stop. With the recently black topped roads and improved economy motorcycles, cars are getting popular among the rich ones.
Tourism
Hitchhiking the Mawa Nunsari forest, Khuddi picnic spot are major places of tourist attractions.
Sports
Football is the most popular sport. Regional,local and school level games are often held.
Security
Without a police station for several years, Madhumalla went to a state of anarchy. The number of thugs, robbers, murderers increased enormously. The widening political division and proper programmes have done anything but help in this transitional phase. During the Maoist conflict, the VDC office was bombed and destroyed. Many people were kidnapped, tortured during this period.The police station was restored after the Maoist conflict ended.
Problems
Politics is an important factor affecting the people in everyday life.Like the rest of the country,politics is badly affecting the educational,service sector and the overall development of Madhumalla. The "tea shop"politics is leading people nowhere unless they really want a change. Corruption is another big player in rotting Madhumalla. The budget for schools, health posts, development have become great source of income for the few football stomached officials in VDC office and local politicians. Apart from this, brain drain, sanitation ( 25% of population doesn't have toilets) are also major problems. If the people of Madhumalla want to live up to their dream of developed and beautiful madhumalla, these problems must be solved.
References
- ↑ "Nepal Census 2001". Nepal's Village Development Committees. Digital Himalaya. Retrieved 15 December 2008.
