Jhumka

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Jhumka
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Jhumka
Coordinates(26°40'08.6"N 87°11'49.4"E): 26°40′08″N87°11′49″E / 26.66889°N 87.19694°E / 26.66889; 87.19694
CountryFlag of Nepal.svg    Nepal
Zone Kosi
District Sunsari District
Time zone UTC+5:45 (Nepal Standard Time)
Area code +977

Jhumka is a town in the Sunsari District between Inaruwa and Itahari. It is about 7 kilometeres from the main city of Itahari. Some of the famous landmarks of Jhumka are Jhumka Nahar, Jhumka Park, Pipraha Playground etc. It is also the gateway to Ramdhuni Mandir, Auliya dham, Chatara and Barahkshetra Mandir. The town is developing. There are schools, health posts, departmental stores, major banks, and many stores around the town.


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