Bhojpur district, Bihar
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| ?Bhojpur District Bihar • India |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
2,474 km² (955 sq mi) • 53 m (174 ft) |
| District(s) | Bhojpur |
| Population • Density |
1,792,771 (2001) • 725 /km² (1,878 /sq mi) |
| Codes • Pincode • Telephone • Vehicle |
• 802 301 • +06182 • BR-01-? |
Bhojpur is an administrative district in the state of Bihar in India. The district headquarters are located at Arrah also known as Ara.
The district occupies an area of 2,474 km² and has a population of 1,792,771 (as of 2001).
[edit] History
This district played a major role in India's struggle for independence. Veer Kunwar Singh of Jagdishpur was the leader of the mutineers during the first war of independence in 1857, called the Sepoy Mutiny by the British. The fighting was so severe that two of the five Victoria Crosses ever awarded to civilians by the British were awarded during this battle. A third VC was awarded to an army officer. Prior to 1972 the district of Rohtas and Bhojpur were part of Shahabad District. In 2001 Buxar became a district which was earlier a part of Bhojpur District. Ara is headquarter and a big town of Bhojpur District. Veer Kunwar Singh University was established in Ara.
[edit] Facts
Bhojpur district is one of the thirty-eight districts of Bihar state, India, and Arrah town is the administrative headquarters of this district. The land is very fertile, being on the Ganges Plain. This area is known for its rich language - Bhojpuri.
- Population: Total: 1,792,771 Rural: 1,557,287 Urban: 235,484
- Sub Divisions: Ara Sadar, Jagdishpur, Piro
- Blocks: Ara Sadar,Udwantnagar, Jagdishpur, Koilwar, Sahar, Barhara, Sandesh, Shahpur, Charpokhari, Piro, Tarari, Bihia, Agiawon, Garhani
- Agriculture: Rich Paddy Fields, Wheat, Maize, Bengal Gram, Grain
- Industry: Rice and Oil Mills.
- Rivers: Ganges, Sone.
- Hotel:Shivam rest House,Park View Hotel,regal.
- Veer Kunwar Singh University.
- Colleges:Maharaja College,Jagjivan College,Jain College,Sahjanand Brahamarshi College,Sanjay Gandhi College,Dr. k k mandal(jagdishpur), Saint barahna mahila college(jagdishpur)
- School:H.N.K High school,H.P.D Jain school.
- "Temple : "Maa Mahthin Mai Mandir" , Bihiya,"Aaranya Devi Temple" ,arrah
- Historical Places: Krishan Garh, beside the river Ganga in the Ara District, is the location of a five hundred year old temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.{{Fact|date=September 2007})"Maa Kali Temple" at Bakhorapur about 15 km. far from Ara. This is the oldest temples in india and so big. "Baba Dineshwar nath Dham" at Koilwar, it's that 16 km. far from Ara.It is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This Temple is situated at the bank of river "Sone" .
- Famous Politicians: Jugjeevan Ram(EX-Dy Prime minister),Meera Kumar (cabinet minister UPA govt.)
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