Jhumka regional prison (Nepali:झुम्का कारागार, Jhumka Karagar) is the largest correction centre in Eastern Nepal. It is located near Jhumka town in Sunsari district. Initially, it had capacity of 500 inmates; it was upgraded in 2014 to accommodate 1500 inmates.[1] The prison has a facility of education and training for the prisoners.[2][3]
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| Coordinates | 26°40′12″N 87°11′31″E / 26.670°N 87.192°E |
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| Capacity | 1500 |
| Country | Nepal |
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- ^ "सुधार गृह बन्दै झुम्का कारागार". Retrieved 2020-09-02.
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