Manpur, Bihar
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| Manpur मानपुर Manpur Pehani | |
|---|---|
| town | |
  Manpur | |
| Coordinates: 24°49′N 85°02′E / 24.82°N 85.03°ECoordinates: 24°49′N 85°02′E / 24.82°N 85.03°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Bihar |
| District | Gaya |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Maithili, Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 823003 |
| Telephone code | 0631 |
| Nearest city | Gayaujyu |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Gaya Town |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Gaya Town |
Manpur is a block in Gaya District, India. The town is known for looms and railway sleeper factory. It is situated on the banks of the Falgu River. It is a country side town where the people from the remote villages do their shopping. The main market is known as Manpur Bazaar. The main occupation of the people are business and hand loom weaving. It is sometimes referred as mini-Kanpur by people of nearby villages and towns.
Patwatoli, a muhalla in Manpur, has produced 58 Indian Institutes of Technology entrants between 1996 and 2011.[1]
Pehani mohalla has the largest Muslim population in Manpur. There are three mosques situated in Pehani. It is also known for production of Agarbatti (the Cottage Industry).
References
- ↑ "Tradition alive and kicking". The Telegraph. Retrieved May 26, 2011.
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