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| Coordinates | |
| District(s) | Vaishali |
| Parliamentary constituency | Hajipur |
| Assembly constituency | Hajipur |
| Population | 119,276 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area |
• 46 metres (151 ft) |
| Website | vaishali.bih.nic.in/ |
Hajipur (Hindi: हाजीपुर),Urdu: حاجی پور ) is the headquarters of Vaishali district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is famous for producing bananas, and has a modern railway zonal office. Patna, the capital of Bihar is only 10 km from Hajipur. Mahatma Gandhi Setu, one of the longest bridges in the world, links it to Patna.
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The town is known by the name of Hajipur as it was founded by a King of Bengal named Haji Ilyas Shah who ruled between 1345 to 1358 A.D. Inside the fort built by this king in Hajipur there is a mosque called Jami Masjid, a plain building measuring 84.5 ft (25.8 m) long and 33.5 ft (10.2 m) broad.
In ancient times it was called Ukkacala.
This place is near about 18-19 KM far from Capital of State (Patna).
In the ancient time, it was known as Ukkacala and was the first village to come after crossing River Ganges at Patna. The village of Hajipur gained significance, as it was the venue of one of the discourses given by Lord Buddha. Buddha preached the Cula Goplalaka Sutta, a Middle Length Discourse, here. Along with that, it is also of interest because a portion of Ananda's ashes were enshrined in the town, the closest disciple of Lord Buddha.Ananda acted as the Buddha's personal attendant for twenty years and outlived him by several decades.[1] Hajipur, earlier in British India was a small town in muzaffarpur district of bengal situated on the confluence of the Ganges and gandak. Hajipur figures conspicuously in the history of struggles between Akbar and his rebellious Afghan governors of bengal.
Hajipur (Vaishali)-find its origin way back in history from the mahabharata period. It is the place where democracy found its origin around 600BC.Ancient Lichhavi republic was established in this land only. It is the place where Lord Mahavir took birth and Gautam Buddha delivered his last sermon and announced his Parinirvana. It is also renowned as the land of Ambapali (Amrapali), the great Indian courtesan.
Hajipur is located at .[2] It has an average elevation of 46 metres (150 ft). Hajipur is the district headquarter of Vaishali after its separation from Muzaffarpur on 12/10/1972. The district has 3 subdivisions, 16 blocks, 191 Gram Panchyat & 1638 villages and is surrounded by Muzaffarpur (East), Patna (South), Samastipur (East) and Saran (West). The Hajipur town being bounded by Narayani Gandak river in the west and holy Ganges in the south, has scope of further expansion in east and north direction only. Very Good network of rail, road and water transport exists in the town connecting it with other parts of district as well as state and country. Famous Mahatma Gandhi Setu (5575m long, Prestressed box culvert type RCC bridge) over river Ganges connects it with Patna, the state capital while another rail and road bridge over Gandak connects it with Sonepur, headquarter of a railway sub-division under ECR, . The plain terrain of town and its nearby places is famous for banana, Litchi and mango plantations. The region looks green with plants and trees growing in semi-tropical monsoon climate. However, months of May–June are extremely hot and December–January are very cold.
As of 2001 India census,[3] Hajipur had a population of 119,276. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Hajipur has an average literacy rate of 60%, close to the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 67%, and female literacy is 51%. In Hajipur, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age. Hajipur is a small town,headquarter of vaishali district Hindi and Urdu is language used by Hajipurians,Bajjika being the local language. Agriculture is main activity and banana, paddy and wheat are the major crops. After formation of Eastern Cenral Railway Hajipur became its headquarter since 1 October 2002. Hundreds of staff of railway and its supporting agencies has their temporary home at Hajipur and many have settled themselves from outside.
It is one of the most famous villages of Hajipur owing to its geographical, mythological as well as communicational importance. It is well beside the zonal office of Eastern-Central Railway as well as the Railway Junction in addition to its connectivity with different means of road transport. Many popular figures of the town belong to this aspiring niche.
A Hindu temple, Pataleshwara Nath is situated on the western outskirts of Hajipur. Go to the centre of town and ask for the way to Ramchaura. The temple on the top of the stupa is called Ramchaura Mandir. A famous temple named Budi Maai is in Ismailpur (Harauli) village of Hajipur.vv
It is considered one of the main ghats of Ganga-Gandak, where worshiping and cremation has been performed for centuries. This ghat has got its name based on an ancient legend. According to this legend, "The famous fight of Gaja(elephant)-Graah (crocodile), which is well covered in Indian scrdiptures, is the reason behind people asking -kaun haara. Hence the name. Scriptures tell that Lord Vishnu had to interfere in the fight to save his devotee Gajaraj, who was being drowned by crocodile. Both Gaja and Grah were gandharavas. But due to some curse they became Gaja and Graah. Lord Visnu killed Graah to give him instant salvation, and saved life Of Gajaraj. The depiction Of fighting Gaja Graah is an emblem for the city, and is prominently shown on the Hajipur railway station's dome, and other notable places.
West of Hajipur, on the confluence of the Gangas and the Gandak is situated this unique Shaivite shrine. Made in the late medieval period (18th century), by (Mathabar Singh Thapa) one of the army commanders of Nepal, the temple brings-in a fresh pagoda-style architecture of the Himalayan Kingdom to the plains of the Ganges. This temple is built largely of wood. Another distinctive feature of this temple is its fine wooden carving, which includes, of others, generous erotic scenes. Both in style and finish, largely drawn in from the Himalayan world of architecture, Nepali Temple at Hajipur remains quite singular and inimitable.
The Mahatma Gandhi Setu (bridge) is the important link between north and south Bihar. It has been constructed over the Ganges near village Jadhua and connects Hajipur with Patna. This is one of longest river bridge having length of 6.75 km. The four lane prestressed RCC bridge was commissioned into service during the year 1982. Traveller get an enthralling experience and panoramic view of lush green banana plantations by Crossing the bridge.
Located opposite Hajipur, is a small place of Sonepur where fortnight long cattle fair is held every year starting from Kartik full moon day (October/November). The place goes lively at the onset of winter with the mass holy deep in river Gandak by Hindu at Kaun-hara Ghat. Besides being claimed as the biggest animal fair in Asia, the fair entertain visitors with circus, Tamasha (folk plays), Nautanki (folk dances) and sell everything from elephants to birds; agricultural equipments to vanity items; winter garments to wooden furnitures. Government Department of Rural Development, Department of Agriculture etc. organises training and exihibitions for the farmers coming from all over. The visitors can stay in hotels at Hajipur or they can hire luxury Swiss cottages erected on sand dunes beside river Gandak. The tent and cottages are provided by State Tourism Department only during fair.
Ancient village of Vaishali is located 35 km North-West of Hajipur. The place can be reached by road and offers many archeological places to see which includes Buddha Stupa, Ashokan Piller, Abhisek Puskarani (coronation Tank of Vajji Rulers) etc. All the places can be seen during day long visit by arranging a private transport. Vaishali Mahotsava (great celebration) is held every year on Baisakh Purnima (Full Moon Day of 1st Hindu Month) during mid-April to celebrate the birth anniversary of 24th Jain Tirthankar Lord Mahavir who born here in the village Kundalpur, 4 km from Vaishali. The soil of this land is blessed by the visit of Lord Buddha twice during 3rd century BC.
Hazrat Anjan Peer Saha Baba
It is located 4Km from gadai sarai. Its founded by hazrat anjaan peer saha baba. In 1780ad. Its nick name was pakistan chowk (baghmali). many of famous leader visited in hazrat anjan peer saha baba like:- lalu prasad yadav, nitish kumar; ram vilash paswaan,manohan singh,rahul gandhi, and many more.
Hajipur is the headquarters of East Central Railways. Three rail lines connect it to Muzaffarpur, Chhapra, and Barauni. Important trains like Guwahati Rajdhani Express (2235/2236), Vaishali Express (2553/2554),Bihar Sampark Kranti Express (2565/2566), Garib Rath Express (2203/2204), Swatantrata Senani Express (2561/2562), Sabarmati Express, Lohit Express, Lichhavi Express (4005/4006) and all other trains passing through this route have stoppages here.
Patna Airport - 13.2 miles (21.2 km). Patna airport is well connected through road. Buses , taxis, auto available 24*7.
Buses and auto-rickshaws connect the city with the state capital Patna. Buses are also available to Muzaffarpur, Goraul, Samastipur, Raxaul, Motihari, Bettiah, Siwan, Chhapra, and Siliguri.
| No. | Name of the College | Place |
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| 1 | Annex Institute of Technical Education | Near Uttar Bihar Gramin Bank.Kachahari Road,Hajipur Helpline:-9931060063, 8409088119 |
| 2 | B.M.D. College | Dayalpur |
| 3 | B.S. Inter-College | |
| 4 | Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology Hajipur | Industrial Area |
| 5 | Chaurasiya Raj Kishore Mahavidyalaya | Yusufpur |
| 6 | Deo Chand College | Dighi Kalan |
| 7 | Jamunilal College | Hathsarganj (Naka no.-3) |
| 8 | Industrial Training Institute (ITI) | Anjan Pir |
| 9 | Institute of Hotel Management & Applied Nutrition | Hajipur Patna Road |
| 10 | Kent Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital | Bidupur |
| 11 | National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) | Industrail Area |
| 12 | RBS college | Ekara |
| 13 | R.N. College | Chauhatta (Hajipur) |
| 14 | Sukhdew Mukhlal College | Jadhua |
| 15 | S N S College | Dighi Kalan |
| 16 | Teachers Training College | Dighhi Kalan |
| 17 | Vaishali Mahila Mahavidyalaya | Kaunhara |
| 18 | Women's College | Kuchehari Road |
| 19 | ANM Training School | |
| 20 | SPYNET Computers (Wardhan Educational & Development Society) | Kumar Complex, Paswan Chowk |
| 21 | Institute of Entreprenurship Development, Bihar | |
| 22 | RR college, khoksha, Bihar | |
| No. | Name of The School | Place |
| 1 | Bharat Bharti Bal Vidyalaya | Andar Quila, Hajipur |
| 2 | Children's paradise | |
| 3 | Christ Church High School | Taj-Baj phokhara,Hajipur |
| 4 | Central Public School | Adalbari, Hajipur |
| 5 | DAV Public School | Bag Dulhan, Hajipur |
| 6 | Dighi High School | Dighi Kalan |
| 7 | G.A.Inter School | Andar Quila |
| 8 | Green Field Public High School | Jadhua |
| 9 | Green Garden Public School | Hathsarganj |
| 10 | Guru Vasisth Vidyayan | Kachahari Road |
| 11 | Gyandeep Central School | Jadhua |
| 12 | Gyan Jyoti Public School | |
| 13 | Hajipur Girls High School | Kaunhara Ghat |
| 14 | Hi-Tech Public School | |
| 15 | Indian Public School | Paswan Chowk |
| 16 | Jai Govind High School | Pekauli |
| 17 | Jai Mata Di Public School | M.P.colony |
| 18 | Kendriya Vidyalaya | Hajipur |
| 19 | Kids Care Public School | Kanchanpur |
| 20 | Mount Caramel Public School | Near Kakrahata Bhawan |
| 21 | Oasis Public School | Kanchanpur |
| 22 | Oxford High School | |
| 23 | P.K.Jha Residential High School | Bag Dulhan |
| 24 | Prem High School | Jadhua |
| 25 | Raj Kishor High School | Badi yusufpur |
| 26 | R.K Middle School | Sahdullahpur |
| 27 | Royel Model Residential School | Johari Bajar |
| 28 | R.S. PUBLIC SCHOOL | |
| 29 | R.S. Kids | |
| 31 | Sahyogi High School | Bajar Samiti,jadhua |
| 32 | (Sarai)Residential Students' Academy | Raj Bhawan,Bagdulhan |
| 33 | Saraswati Vidya Mandir | |
| 34 | SKS Seminary | Sant Kabir Nagar,jadhua |
| 35 | Sri Mulkjada Singh High School | |
| 36 | St. Paul's High School | Baghmali & Izra |
| 37 | St. John's Academy | S.D.O Road |
| 38 | Bishop Public School | S.D.O Road |
| 39 | Surajdeo Memorial School | Sita Chowk |
| 40 | Town High School | |
| 41 | Vaishali Central School | Rajason |
| 42 | Vikas Vidyala | |
| 43 | Xavier's School | |
| 44 | Tiny Tot School | East of Navin Talkies |
| 45 | Shemford Hajipur | Manik Complex, Opp Krishi Bazar Samiti, Jadhua Road, Hajipur Distt., Vaishali |
| 46 | Vidya Vihar Vidyalaya | Near to Subhash chowk |
| 47 | Sagar Academy School |
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