Forbesganj

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  ?Forbesganj
Bihar • India
Coordinates: 26°18′N 87°15′E / 26.3, 87.25
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
• Elevation
• 46 m (151 ft)
District(s) Araria
Population 41,982 (2001)
MLA Laxmi Mehta
Codes
• Pincode
• Telephone
• 854318
• ++91-6455-22****

Coordinates: 26°18′N 87°15′E / 26.3, 87.25 Forbesganj is a city and a municipality in Araria district in the state of Bihar, India.

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[edit] Geography

Forbesganj is located at 26.3° N 87.25° E[1]. It has an average elevation of 46 metres (150 feet).Distance from the NEPAL border is only 10 km and the last part of India near Nepal is Jogbani in India.

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census[2], Forbesganj had a population of 41,982. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Forbesganj has an average literacy rate of 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 67%, and female literacy is 54%. In Forbesganj, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Forbesganj is the biggest sub division and city of Araria district.

[edit] Economics

Forbesganj,for a long,has been known for jute production. But the advent of fibres and mills closing down owing to non-profitability have made sure that jute industry dies a slow death.With broad-gaude conversion of railways and construction of 4 lane highway,the economic activities are set to benefit.

[edit] Health

health and medicinal fascility of this city is very poor. Most of the people go to nearby dist. Purnea and Nepal. younger generation are growing .Work in field of health is being done by newer generations. Please visit http://www.drabhay.wordpress.com

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Forbesganj
  2. ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.


Forbesganj is the biggest sub division and city of Araria district. Its the birthplace for Phanishwar Nath 'Renu' who isregarded as one of the greatest writers of modern Hindi literature in the post-Premchand era.


Health and medicinal facility of this city. Please visit http://www.drabhay.wordpress.com

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