Madhumalla

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. This village is at a distance of 7.3 km north of UrlabariHousesThe 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.EconomyThe 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.