Jelbang, also known as Jelbang, is a name of Nepalese village in

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of the

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, and is situated at the Southern Part of the Jaljala Mountain.

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it had a population of 3037 people living in 568 individual households. The town is populated by

Magars The Magars, also spelled Mangar and Mongar, are the largest ethnic group native to Nepal and Northeast India, representing 6.9% of Nepal's total population according to the 2021 Nepal census. They are one of the main Gurkha tribes. The first ...

History

Nepalese Civil War

Jelbang was used by Maoist rebels during the Nepalese Civil War as a military base where they trained recruits. In 2003, government forces sent in helicopters which heavily bombed Jelbang, killing large amounts of people. At least 68 people from Jelbang died during the war, including 30 who died in the village itself. Almost all died at the hands of the police or military This was the highest amount of killings during the war, and are now known as the Jelbang Killings. In commemoration of the killings, Jelbang has been described as a ''"Model Peace Village"'' and a ''"Village of Martyrs"''.

Demographics

According to the National Census 2021, the population of Jelbang is 3037 of which 1577 are females and 1460 are males and there are 600 households. The number of households with access to electricity is 100% and the number of households with access to clean drinking water is also 100%.

Caste

Population of Jelbang 80% of Magar community remaining 20% are Dalits. Within the Magar caste the clans Budha Magar, Roka Magar, Pun Magar and Gharti Magar are inhabited. The

Dalit Dalit ( from meaning "broken/scattered") is a term used for untouchables and outcasts, who represented the lowest stratum of the castes in the Indian subcontinent. They are also called Harijans. Dalits were excluded from the fourfold var ...

community includes the clans Nepali, Sunar, BishowKarma., Kami, and Damai.

Language

In Jelbang 99% of the population speaks Magar Kham due to the Magar community being in the majority, Dalit's also speak Magar Kham.

Religion

In Jelbang 91% of the population believes Prakriti religion while the remaining 9% of the population believes religion of

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Cultural

Jelbang itself is a historical village in which the Magar community has its own identity and traditional system. The culture of the Magar community from birth to marriage to death and after death to the burial remains an integral heritage. Bhume Nach, Singaru Nach, Mayur Nach and Paeseru Nach are more cultural vibes to heart. The custom of living in a hut is an ancient culture.

References

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