Madhepura district
Madhepura district | ||
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Vidhan Sabha constituencies Alamnagar, Bihariganj, Singheshwar, Madhepura | | |
Area | ||
• Total | 1,787 km2 (690 sq mi) | |
Population (2011) | ||
• Total | 2,001,762 | |
• Density | 1,100/km2 (2,900/sq mi) | |
Demographics | ||
• Literacy | 53.78 per cent | |
• Sex ratio | 914 | |
Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) | |
Major highways | NH 106 | |
HDI (2016) | 0.110[4] (low) | |
Website | madhepura |
Madhepura district is one of the thirty-eight
History
Madhepura district is part of the
Madhepura was a part of Maurya Empire, this fact is asserted by the Mauryan pillar at Uda-kishunganj.[8]
During British Raj, the district of Madhepura was dominated by the Yadav Zamindars of Murho Estate, who were the biggest landlords of the district.[9][10]
Madhepura district as it stands now was carved out of Saharsa district and got the status of revenue district on 9 May 1981. Prior to that, Madhepura was a sub-division under Bhagalpur district with effect from 3 September 1845.[11] It was on 1 April 1954 that Saharsa district was carved out with three subdivision Saharsa, Madhepura and Supaul of Bhagalpur district.[12] The munsif court was established in 1865 at Madhepura, earlier it was in Kishanganj. Sub Judge Court was established here in 1944.
Geography
Madhepura district occupies an area of 1,788 square kilometres (690 sq mi),[13] comparatively equivalent to Russia's Bolshoy Shantar Island.[14] Madhepura district is surrounded by Araria and Supaul district in the north, Khagaria and Bhagalpur district in the south, Purnia district in the east and Saharsa district in the West. It is situated in the Plains of River Koshi and located in the Northeastern part of Bihar at latitude between 25°. 34 to 26°.07' and longitude between 86° .19' to 87°.07'.
The district has 2 sub-divisions - Madhepura and Uda Kishunganj, 13 blocks, 13 police stations, 170 panchayats and 434 revenue villages. The total population of Madhepura, as per census of the year 2001 is 15,24,596 of which 7,96,272 are male and 7,29,324 are female. Literacy rate is 36.9% as against the national rate of 64.8% and state rate of 47%. The density of population is 859 per km2.
Climate
The maximum temperature of this district ranges from 35 to 45 degree Celsius and the minimum temperature varies from 7 to 9 degree Celsius. The average rain fall in this district is 1300mm.
Politics
District | No. | Constituency | Name | Party | Alliance | Remarks | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Madhepura | 70 | Alamnagar | Narendra Narayan Yadav | JD(U) | NDA | |||
71 | Bihariganj | Niranjan Kumar Mehta | JD(U) | NDA | ||||
72 | Singheshwar | Chandrahas Chaupal | RJD | MGB | ||||
73 | Madhepura | Chandra Shekhar Yadav | RJD | MGB |
Economy
In 2006 the
An electric locomotive factory has been set up at Madhepura by the Indian Railways in a joint venture with Alstom SA of France. The factory has the distinction of manufacturing the most powerful railway engine in India, the WAG-12.
Sub-divisions
Madhepura district comprises the following Sub-Divisions:
- Madhepura
- Uda Krishanganj
Blocks
Demographics
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
---|---|---|
1901 | 429,692 | — |
1911 | 442,985 | +0.31% |
1921 | 427,735 | −0.35% |
1931 | 452,600 | +0.57% |
1941 | 456,140 | +0.08% |
1951 | 528,845 | +1.49% |
1961 | 642,346 | +1.96% |
1971 | 774,477 | +1.89% |
1981 | 964,033 | +2.21% |
1991 | 1,177,706 | +2.02% |
2001 | 1,526,646 | +2.63% |
2011 | 2,001,762 | +2.75% |
source:[16] |
According to the
At the time of the
Religious place
- Singeshwar temple
Madhepura is also in the limelight for Singheshwar Temple that the Istha Linga of Lord Shiva established in it. The
- Dakini Sthan, Alamnagar Block
Nayanagar Bhagwati Sthan,
Baba Vishu Raut, Lowalagan. Chousa
Kali mandir, Ramnagar [kumarkhand block]
Government institutions and courts
Governmental institutions in Madhepura include:
- Municipal Corporation
- Collectorate
- Office of the Divisional Commissioner
- District Court, Madhepura
- Urban Improvement Trust (UIT)
Health services
Healthcare is provided by a combination of public and private-sector hospitals.
Education
834 Govt. schools are imparting education in the district. Bhupendra Narayan Mandal University is situated at the district headquarter, Madhepura and adding glory to the educational atmosphere of this district.
List of educational institutes
- B.N.Mandal University Mahepura
- P.Sc.College,
- Commerce College,
- Madhepura College,
- C.M.Sc College,
- R.P.M. College
- Jawahar Navodaya vidyalaya,
- Shiv Nandan Prasad Mandal High School
- Rash Bihari High School
- Kiran Public School, Holy Cross, Holy angels, (Website)
- B R Oxford Residential Public School, Murliganj Madhepura (Website)
- SAMIDHA GROUP
- Madhepura Public School
- K.P.College Murligang
- B.L.High School Murligang
- Parasmani High School Babu Babhni
- Govt. High School Amari Murliganj Madhepura
- M.M. High School Kumarkhand
- Project kanya High school Kumarkhand
- Durgapur, bhddhi, Manguwar
- Ved Vyas Inter College Amleshwar Nagar Madhepura
- Ved Vyas Degree College Amleshwar Nagar Madhepura
- St Williams Residential School, Karpuri Chowk, Madhepura
- Holy Cross Girls School, Shastri Nagar Madhepura
- South Point Public School, Main Road Madhepura
- Holy Cross School, N. H. 107 Chakla Chowk Madhepura
- Maya Vidya Niketan, Naya Nagar, Madanpur, Madhepura
(Website)
- DeiGratia International School,Tuniyahi Uttarwari, Madhepura, Bihar.([1])
Transport
Madhepura is connected with road ways and railways.
- See the Block-wise transport Map here.[2]
Roadways
The district is connected with neighbouring districts and with nearby cities outside the state. National highway No.107 and National Highway No.106 passes through the district.
Daily buses carry passengers inter-state as well as within the city.
Railways
The district is linked with broad gauge Rail of North Eastern Railway. It is connected to Patna, Bihar. The Town is a halt for around 4 trains.
Airways
Nearest Airport is at 116.8 km in Darbhanga via SH-56 and supaul.
Media
The Radio Stations are following:
Newspapers
Festivals
Shivratri is the most celebrated festival of Madhepura. Common Indian Festivals such as Holi, Diwali, Durga Puja, Vijayadashami, Saraswati puja and Moharram are celebrated with great pomp and show in the city.
Notable person
- Rash Bihari Lal Mandal, Zamindar of Murho Estate.
- Kamleshwari Prasad Yadav, politician
- B.P. Mandal, 7th Chief Minister of Bihar and chairman of the Second Backward Classes Commission (popularly known as the Mandal Commission).
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Bolshoy Shantar Island 1,766km2
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