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People in this region are mostly farmers. They grow plenty of rice, maize,
wheat, sugarcane, Dal and vegetables. Farmers work hard in the land and
provide us food to eat. The farmers are also earning money by selling
those agricultural products in the market. People also rear buffaloes,
goats, pigs, chickens and duck. These are also the sources of food and
income.

Siraha is also popular for cottage and small scale industries in which
people works in different sectors. Such industries and factories provide
employment opportunities.

Traditional skilled based occupations such as blacksmiths, tailors,
carpenters, clay potters, and weavers are also present. Such people are
serving the village and fulfill the need of people by offering their skills and
abilities. For example, we could not have homes if mason or carpenter

stops working. We may have to walk with bare foot or nude if cobbler or
tailor changes their occupations.

Besides, there are several rural markets within the district. They are
providing wholesale facilities to retail shops, firms and small to large-scale
industries, lodges, tea shops, medical shops, telephone services, etc. So
that, people are getting facilities to produce, distribute and consume
good and services. Such chains of economic activities are found in Siraha
district now.

different types of occupation

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