Jante, Nepal Explained

Jante
Other Name:जाते
Settlement Type:Letang municipality ward 8 and 9
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Pushpin Map:Nepal
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Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Nepal
Subdivision Type1:Zone
Subdivision Name1:Koshi Zone
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Morang District
Population As Of:1991
Population Total:5622
Population Density Km2:auto
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Timezone:Nepal Time
Utc Offset:+5:45
Coordinates:26.74°N 87.56°W
Area Code:021

Jante is Letang Municipality ward numbrs 8 and 9 in the Kosi Zone of south-eastern Nepal.

Demographics

At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of 5,622 people living in 1,010 households. It contains communities such as Limbu, Rai, Brahmin, Chettri, Magar and Newar. It contains many temples, monasteries and churches.

Transport

It is connected by the Jante-Pathari and Jante-Letang highways.

Religious fare

Jante is known for its high-spirited festivals. In Chasok Tangnam, people play the dholl along with singing Hakpare, Palam, and Khyali. They enjoy ethnic music as well. In Udhauli Uvauli, pray for nature, the universe, bountiful harvest, etc. Many gather at the monastery to pray and celebrate the birthday of Lord Buddha.

The Holi festival of colors takes place around Christmas. Dashain, Nepal's biggest festival, draws people to celebrate. During Tihar, the festival of lights, residents line their homes with diyo (earthen oil lamp), candles and decorative electrical lamps. New Year is gradually becoming celebrated in Jante.

Education

The medium of education is English in all private schools, whereas Nepali is the medium of instruction in government schools up to secondary level. One Christian primary boarding school is run by the Christian community.[1]

References

  1. Web site: Nepal Census 2001 . Nepal's Village Development Committees . . 18 December 2008 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20081012163506/http://www.digitalhimalaya.com/collections/nepalcensus/form.php?selection=1 . 12 October 2008 .