Munger
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Munger
Bihar • India |
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| District(s) | Munger |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 43 m (141 ft) |
| Population | 187,311 (2001) |
Munger town is headquarters of Munger district, in the Indian state of Bihar.
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[edit] History
This is a modern town with historical roots. Previously named Monghyr, this town has many historical sites often mentioned in history books. It was the capital of Bengal in the reign of Nawab Mir Qasim, who was installed by the British East India Company but eventually rebelled against their endless demands, circa 1760-64. Mir Qasim built a fort near the Ganges river which remains an important tourist destination.
Monghyr was a town and district of British India, in the Bhagalpur division of Bengal. The town is on the right bank of the Ganges, and has a railway station, with steam ferry to the railway on the opposite bank of the river. Pop. (1901), 35,880. In 1195 Monghyr, a fortress of great natural strength, appears to have been taken by Mahommed Bakhiyar Khilji, the first Moslem conqueror of Bengal. Henceforth it is often mentioned by the Mahommedan chroniclers as a place of military importance, and was frequently chosen as the seat of the local government. After 1590, when Akbar established his supremacy over the Afghan chiefs of Bengal, Monghyr was long the headquarters of his general, Todar Mal; and it also figures prominently during the rebellion of Sultan Shuja against his brother, Aurangzeb. In more recent times Nawab Mir Kasim, in his war with the English, selected it as his residence and the centre of his military preparations. Monghyr is famous for its manufactures of iron: firearms, swords, and iron articles of every kind are produced in abundance but are noted for cheapness rather than quality. The art of inlaying sword-hilts and other articles with gold and silver affords employment to a few families.
[edit] Geography
Munger is located at [1]. It has an average elevation of 43 metres (141 feet). coor title dm|25|23|N|86|28|E|region:IN_type:city
Munger is situated in a serene location beside The Ganga, considered a holy river, and has many interesting places to visit. This modern town has the second highest literacy rate in Bihar state. After the disastrous earthquake in 1934 the town was rebuilt to give a modern look in keeping with its history.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Munger had a population of 187,311. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Munger has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 57%. In Munger, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Economy
[edit] Future Prospects
Munger will undergo very drastic economic change once the "Ganga Bridge" project is completed in 2007. The price of land will sky rocket as it will be quicker to travel to the capital city of Bihar "Patna" in 1/3 time than it takes now. Few NGOs have recently taken the responsibility of making Munger a world famous destination. Munger, at present, faces a tough competition from Korba in terms of foreign capital investment.
[edit] Places to visit
Munger is a great place for tourists. It has a lot of historical places, temples and forts as well as hot water springs. Main tourist attractions includes Munger Fort (in district Headquarters), Sita Kund (hot water spring). Munger also is famous for the world's first Yoga University (founded by Sri Swami Satyananda Saraswati) known as Bihar School of Yoga (BSY). It has students from all over the world. It has a great campus. Students can get degrees and certifications in various courses of yoga. It has an impeccable record/history for the cure of all kinds of diseases through yoga.
[edit] Education
District has many good schools and colleges.among the famous schools include Notre Dame Academy in Jamalpur and Munger,Saraswati Vidya Mandir, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Little Angels School , S.K.D. Memorial Public School, New Era etc. are some other household names. RD & DJ college, Women's college , J.R.S. college are institutes for higher education. The alumni of these institutes are now working all over world and brought laurels to the District. Bihar School of Yoga (deemed university) attracts students from all over world. Around 400 Australians, Americans etc. register for the yoga course every year.
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