Jukot | |
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  Jukot Location in Nepal | |
| Coordinates: 29°27′N 81°45′E / 29.45°N 81.75°E | |
| Country |  Nepal |
| Province | Sudurpashchim Province |
| District | Bajura District |
Jukot used to be a VDC in Bajura District. Now it is the part of Swamikartik Rural Municipality of Sudurpashchim Province, Nepal. Now Jukot VDC is ward no. 3 of Swamikartik Rural Municipality. This VDC has 597 household with population of 3,230 of which 1,617 are female and 1,613 are male.People residing here belongs to Chhetri, Kami, Brahmin, Damai, Sarki, Limbu etc. Politically, the Dalit population have been dominated by the Thakuris.[1] It is one of the remote place of Bajura District.
The village is known for its apple farms.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Dalits of Bajura village cannot vote freely". The Himalayan. 22 June 2017. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ Singh, Prakash (11 September 2023). "Abundant apple harvest in Bajura overshadowed by market woes: Farmers forced to feed apples to livestock".