Hilsa, Bihar

Hilsa
हिलसा
city
Hilsa

Location in Bihar, India

Coordinates: 25°19′N 85°17′E / 25.32°N 85.28°ECoordinates: 25°19′N 85°17′E / 25.32°N 85.28°E
Country  India
State Bihar
District Nalanda
Elevation 45 m (148 ft)
Population (2001)[1]
 • Total 37,775
Languages
 • Official Magahi, Hindi
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 801302
Telephone code 06111
Vehicle registration BR-21-?
Literacy 51.88%
Lok Sabha constituency Nalanda (29)
Vidhan Sabha constituency Hilsa(175)
Distance from Delhi 1,042 kilometres (647 mi)
Distance from Patna 45 kilometres (28 mi)
Distance from Kolkata 550 kilometres (340 mi)

Hilsa is a sub-division of the Nalanda district in the Indian state of Bihar well known as a centre of Buddhist knowledge. Located approximately 24 kilometres (15 mi) south-east of the state capital Patna, the area was an important hub during the Indian independence movement and produced many freedom fighters.

Geography

Hilsa is located at 25°19′N 85°17′E / 25.32°N 85.28°E[2] and has an average elevation of 45 metres (148 ft).

History

Legends say that during the ancient times of Mahabharat Kaal, when Krishna with his brother Balarama arrived in this area during the Journey. Krishna felt thirsty whereupon Balarama dug into the ground looking for a source of water. That location of this well came to be known as "Pakki Taalab" i.e. it is situated at nearby Kaali Asthan. Illegal construction has now encroached on "Pakki Taalab". This pond had plenty of water hence the name Haldharpur (Hilsa). A Temple of lord shiva is underconstruction,in bihari road. the work is going on from last 2 years.Slowly this temple is attracting many peoples from the region.There is a famous village called Juniar, where Sati Sthal and Mahadev Sthan, Devi Sthan are also famous.

HOW TO REACH junair

By Rail

Junair Rail Way Station , Rambhawan Rail Way Station are the very nearby railway stations to Juniyar. Hilsa Rail Way Station (near to Hilsa) , Kamta Rail Way Station (near to Hilsa) are the Rail way stations reachable from near by towns. However Patna Jn Rail Way Station is major railway station 43 km near to Juniyar

By Road

Hilsa are the nearby by towns to Juniyar having road connectivity to Juniyar

Demographics

As of the 2001 Indian census, Hilsa had a population of 42,775.[1] The sex ratio was 851 females per 1000 males.[1] Hilsa has an average literacy of 59.5% with male literacy at 66 per cent, and that for females at 46%. In Hilsa, 17% of the population is under six years of age.According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Juniar village is 6503. Juniar village is located in Hilsa Tehsil of Nalanda district in Bihar, India. Hilsa is nearest town to Juniar village.Juniar village has higher literacy rate compared to Bihar. In 2011, literacy rate of Juniar village was 72.35 % compared to 61.80 % of Bihar. In Juniar Male literacy stands at 85.11 % while female literacy rate was 58.78 %.

Colleges

S U College, Patel College,

Ram Babu High school

GOVT.School, JUNIAR

Festivals

Chhath is the most sacred festival in the region. Its importance lies in its defiance of all religious barriers. There is an old mosque in the localility which is said to have been built by a Mughal Emperor. famous old muhala pathak tole.

Transport

Road

The town is served by State Highway 4 and directly connected to places such as Patna, Gaya, Bodhgaya, Nalanda, Bihar Sharif, Rajgir and Jahanabad by road.

Rail

Hilsa is located on the branch line connecting Fatuha and Tilaiya via Islampur. The town is served by a direct daily superfast train to New Delhi (Magadh Express). There are also numerous passenger connections to the state capital of Patna, which is well-connected with the rest of India. The Bakhtiyarpur-Rajgir-Tilaiya branch line is connected with this route at Bihar Sharif and Natesar. Juniar Railway station is 5 km away from Hilsa.

Airport

The nearest airport is Patna Airport 45 kilometres (28 mi) from Hilsa from where domestic flights to major Indian cities are available. It is categorized as a restricted international airport, with customs facilities to receive international chartered flights.[3]

Gaya Airport is the second nearest international airport some 70 kilometres (43 mi) away. As a center important to Buddhism, it has connections to Bangkok, Singapore, Colombo, Thimphu and Yangon.

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Sub_Districts_Master". Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 26 March 2012.
  2. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Hilsa
  3. ↑ http://www.bharatonline.com/bihar/travel-tips/airports.html