Ward number 1, 2, 3,4,5,6 and 7 of former Ramjhakot VDC were combined to form present ward number 5 of Ramjhakot. As per the National Census 2068, the ward consists of 748 households and 3823 total population (1,667 male and 2156 female). Magar, Brahmin, Chhetri, Darai, Botey, Kumal, Majhi, Sanyasi and Dalits are some major caste groups living in Ramjhakot.
Gadgadi Gargeshwor Mahadev, Saraswati Mandir, Shring Gufa are some natural and religious sites in Ramjhakot.
Agriculture and Animal husbandry are the main source of income. Paddy, Maize, Millet, Ginger, Banana, Wheat, Soybeans and black lentils are main cash crops. Beside agriculture, goat rearing is also done here.
Ramjhakot has fertile land suitable for agriculture, towards the south of wards, lies Pipaltar and Rupatar, with fertile soil. Provided good irrigation, there is potential of farming. Establishment of collection centre, grading, labeling and packaging could help farmers yield good income. Providing training and technical knowledge for goat farming would boost the potential of the farmers.
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Leela Ram Puri of Ramjakoy, Rupatar is a commercial goat farmer.Apart from goat rearing he has also cultivated lemons, bananas and papayas. He makes a sour from the lemon and sells it. Farmer Puri started commercial goat rearing by opening ‘Adaptive Goat Farm” in 2070 BS. His goat farm now…
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Pipaltar and Rupatar are the fertile lands for agriculture in the southern part of this ward. With good management of irrigation, there is a possibility of significant increase in production of agricultural commodities. If agricultural produce collection centers, information centers and marketing can be done here, there is a possibility for the farmers to get profit by selling their produce at a reasonable price. Apart from this, if animal husbandry training and technical assistance is provided it is possible to earn more income from the business.
