An Arial view Warisaliganj on google map
| Warisaliganj | |
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| Country | India |
| State | Bihar |
| District(s) | Nawada |
| Population • Density |
31,347http://nawada.bih.nic.in/ (2001[update]) • 376 /km2 (974 /sq mi) |
| Sex ratio | 1000-976 ♂/♀ |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area |
• 68 metres (223 ft) |
Warisaliganj is a city and a notified area in Nawada district in the Indian state of Bihar.
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Warisaliganj to the north of Nawada Town was founded by Waris Ali Khan, a member of the family Kamgar Khan. Warisaligang, the name is some time spelt Worseleygang from an erroneous belief that it was named after Mr. Worseley, a former Deputy Magistrate of Nawada. Earlier it was a village called Chakdharampur.The village Dariyapur Parvati six miles north of Warisaliganj has ruins and relic of Kapotika Bodh Bihar . In the centre stands a famous temple of Avalokiteshwer. King Aditaysen founded the historical monuments in the village Apsarh that is visible even todayIt is said that during national movement Jawaharlal Nehru visited the place for donations. A place called JAWAHAR PARK had been made for the staging which is present nowadays also.http://nawada.bih.nic.in/
Warisaliganj is located at .[1] It has an average elevation of 68 metres (226 feet).The area comes under one of the most fertile zones of the state with well irrigated lansscapes by sakri river and its canals system.
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Warisaliganj had a population of 31347. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Warisaliganj has an average literacy rate of 50%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 57%, and female literacy is 43%. In Warisaliganj, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age. http://nawada.bih.nic.in/
It was one of the good place for sugar industry in Bihar few years ago. Nowadays this very famous sugar mill is closed due to unconsciousness of the leaders of the area.Some small scale industries are also present in different villages nearby.
It is very famous place for education in the whole district of Nawada as many renowned schools and colleges are situated here.
'schools'
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S.G.B.K. Sahu High School is the leading school of the Nawada district in all manner like study,Sports& co-curricular activities. There are a lot of I.A.S officers, engineers (including in IITs and NITs from S.G.B.K), doctors from this very school.
The area is well connected by all other parts of the state by roadways and railways. NH 31 is just 11 km by road connecting Patna and Ranchi. The other areas connected by roads are Nawada, Barbigha, Pakriwarama, Sheikhpura, Giriak etc. It is also connected by the Indian Railway B.G line trough the Gaya-Kiul loop line of East Central Railway.Rickshaws and thelas are major means of local transport.
Hindi, Magahi and Urdu are the main languages spoken in the area. Angika and Maithili are also used by some people.
The area is dominated by Bhumihar caste people,others including kurmi, Sahu-Bania, Brahmins, Yadavs, Muslim etc.
The market consists of big and small merchants. Earlier the market was one of the famous Holesale Spot. Nowadays it is losing its shine. Tilkut is one of the famous sweets available here.
'Banks'
Warisaliganj is one of the legislative constituency of state of Bihar. The area consists of Pakriwarma and Kashichak blocks included. It also comes under the Nawada Lok Sabha constituency.
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