Бутанның Самдруп Жонгхар ауданы

District of Bhutan

Samdrup Jongkhar District (Dzongkha: བསམ་གྲུབ་ལྗོངས་མཁར་རྫོང་ཁག་; Wylie: Bsam grub Ljongs mkhar rdzong khag) is one of the 20 dzongkhags (districts) in Bhutan. The dominant languages of the district are Tshangla (Sharchopkha) in the north and west, and Lhotsam in the east. It covers a total area of 1878 sq km. Samdrup Jongkhar Dzongkhag comprises two Dungkhags which are Jomotsangkha and Samdrupcholing, and 11 Gewogs.

According to the Population and Housing Census of Bhutan (PHCB) conducted in 2017, the population was recorded at 35,079.

Samdrup Jongkhar Dzongkhag is an Administrative region located in southeastern Bhutan. The Dzongkhag is subdivided into two Dungkhags and eleven (gewogs)

Samdrup Choling Dungkhag is positioned approximately 68 km away from the main administrative zone. It encompasses Gewogs such as Samrang, Pemathang, Phuntshothang, and Martsalla. Jomotsangkha Dungkhag is situated at a distance of around 181 km via India. Within its jurisdiction lie Gewogs such as Lauri, Serthi, and Langchenphu. Completing the administrative structure are Gewogs like Doethang, Orong, Gomdar, and Wangphu.

SAMJONG, the distinctive brand of Samdrup Jongkhar District, was unveiled on June 23, 2023, with a visionary purpose: to champion local products and destinations. The custodian of this brand is the Rural Youth Processing and Marketing Enterprise, comprising enthusiastic youth from eleven gewogs. SAMJONG's primary focus lies in crafting value added products, cultivating a profound sense of local identity, curbing imports, addressing market challenges, alleviating unemployment concerns, reinforcing cooperative efforts, and propelling the local economy to new heights. By synergizing these elements, SAMJONG aims to elevate the district's economic landscape while celebrating its rich heritage and fostering community pride.

In the Dzongkhag, there are 6 registered cooperatives and 47 farmers' groups. The majority of FGs are in the Agriculture Sector, followed by Livestock and then Forestry, with 41% in agriculture, 32% in livestock, and 18% in forestry.

Mr. Rai's farm is quite self sufficient, nestled far from any neighbors or shops. He's got a variety of animals, like goats, poultry, fish, pigs, bees, and ducks. On his land, he grows paddy on four acres of wet land and citrus mandarins on five acres of dry land. Additionally, he grows 23 different types of fruits, vegetables, cereals, and spices, ensuring a fresh harvest year round. He's also experimenting with growing drumstick trees around his fish pond and on the farm's western edge. Drumstick trees have medicinal properties, and their leaves, flowers, and prized bean like fruits are used as food.

Samdrup Jongkhar's mainstay cash crops include areca nuts, ginger, garlic, oranges, and Cardamom. Notably, Samdrup Jongkhar has also introduced high value crops like quinoa and avocado, broadening its agricultural scope.

+SNFruits Production (MT)No. of Trees/Sown Area(Acre) 1Apple 0.1612852Areca Nut 1604.643662233Mandarin2377.952075994Watermelon 2.891.265Dragon Fruit 0.09546`6Mango41.4089547Avacado2.2767418Litchi24.745379Banana164.58462210Papaya11.5495511 Passion Fruit4.86452

The Shiva Mandir at Jomotsangkha is popular among the local visitors and also regional tourists from across the border. There is a self arisen lake with linga beside the cave.

Located about sixty kilometers away from the main town, the area near the famous mirror cliff (melong brak) is a sub tropical forest with a warm climate and a variety of broadleaf trees. This makes it a popular place for birdwatching, as it's home to approximately 360 different bird species found in Bhutan, such as the Beautiful Nuthatch, Crimson Sunbird, Asian Emerald Cuckoo, Greater Goldenback, Ruby cheeked Sunbird, and White browed Scimitar Babbler. Birdwatching is best enjoyed during the spring, fall, and winter seasons.

The seed bank includes sixty seven different kinds of seeds for cereals and vegetables that are native to the area. This place is like a library for seeds, especially the important ones known as Dru na gu.

Motanga Industrial Park, situated in Samdrup Jongkhar, is a pivotal initiative by the Bhutanese government to cultivate small to medium sized industries. Its strategic location, a mere 12 km from SJ Town and near the Indian border, positions it as an ideal manufacturing and export focused enclave. Encompassing a substantial 156 acres, the park is a nucleus for key sectors, including mineral and chemical based, forest and wood based, as well as food and agro based industries. This dynamic endeavor exemplifies Bhutan's dedication to economic diversification, fostering growth, and strengthening cross border trade relationships. +SNName of LesseeProposed BusinessBusiness ActivityType of Investment,Size1M/s S. D East Bhutan Ferro Silicon Private LimitedM/s S. D East Bhutan Ferro Silicon Private LimitedProduction of magnesium ferro silicon and ferro silicon based inoculantsLarge, Domestic2M/s Bhutan Gypsum Product Pvt. Ltd M/s Bhutan Gypsum Product Pvt. Ltd Production of Plaster of ParisLarge, Domestic3Barma chemical&plaster private limitedBarma chemical&plaster private limitedProduction of Gypsum Powder and Palster of Paris. Medium, Domestic4Azista Health Care Pvt. LtdAzista Health Care Pvt. LtdManufacturing of Pharmaceutical Products. FDI, Large5Mr. Phuntsho TenzinThongley wire IndustryProduction and supply of nails,wires and barbed wire. Small

Jomotsangkha Wildlife Sanctuary (formerly Khaling Wildlife Sanctuary) is the smallest protected area in Bhutan, covering 334.73 square kilometers (129.24 sq mi) in Samdrup Jongkhar District along the southern border with Assam. Its elevations range between 400 meters (1,300 ft) and 2,200 meters (7,200 ft). Despite its small size, Khaling Wildlife Sanctuary is an important habitat for elephants, gaur (Bos gaurus), and other tropical wildlife. It may also contain the rare pygmy hog (Porcula salvania) and hispid hare (Caprolagus hispidus), known to inhabit the adjacent Khaling Reserve in Assam, with which Khaling Wildlife Sanctuary forms a trans border reserve.