Dighwara

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?Dighwara Bihar • India
Dighwara
Coordinates: 25°44′N 85°00′E / 25.73, 85
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 43 m (141 ft)
District(s)	Saran
Population	27,327 (2001)

Coordinates: 25°44′N 85°00′E / 25.73, 85 Dighwara is a city and a notified area in Saran district in the state of Bihar, India. Name probably emerged from 'Dirgh-dwar' or literally 'large gate'. This place is said to be the entrance gate of the mythological city of king Daksha. The town is on the banks of Ganga.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Places of interest
- 3.1 In Dighwara
- 3.2 Around Dighwara
  - 3.2.1 Temple of Maa Ambika, (Aami)
  - 3.2.2 The ancient city of vaishali
4 How to reach
5 References

[edit] Geography

Dighwara is located at 25.73° N 85.0° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 43 metres (141 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^[2], Dighwara had a population of 27,327. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Dighwara has an average literacy rate of 48%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 59% and, female literacy is 35%. In Dighwara, 19% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] Places of interest

[edit] In Dighwara

There are several common temples of various Hindu deities. Also you can have a beautiful scene of sunset from the banks of Ganga.

[edit] Around Dighwara

Around Dighwara, there are many small historical and sacred places. People from far and near come to visit these places.

[edit] Temple of Maa Ambika, (Aami)

This is a temple of goddess Durga's Ambika form. The temple is roughly 4km west from Dighwara town. It is made in an old fort like building on the banks of holy Ganga. The temple is an example of standard north Indian temple architecture. It has a central shrine called 'garvagriha', housing the main idol of goddess Ambika. There is a 'yagya kunda' where still religious acts are done. A large idol of shiva has been erected recently near the yagya kunda.

[edit] The ancient city of vaishali

see : ancient city of vaishali

[edit] How to reach

Dighwara can be reached by train or by road. Nearest railway junctions are Sonpur and Chapra. Nearest Airport is Chapra. International flights are from Partna.