Mahishi
| Mahishi | |
|---|---|
| city | |
  Mahishi Location in Bihar, India | |
| Coordinates: 25°51′14″N 86°28′08″E / 25.854°N 86.469°ECoordinates: 25°51′14″N 86°28′08″E / 25.854°N 86.469°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Bihar |
| District | Saharsa |
| Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, Maithali, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 852216 |
| Telephone code | 06478 |
Mahishi is a village situated in the Saharsa district of northern Bihar. It is 16 kilometers west of the Saharsa district headquarters and 8 kilometers west of Bangaon, Bihar. It is place of utmost religious importance due to Shaktipeeth of Goddess Ugratara.People of the village speak Maithili. The western Kosi embankment is only a few hundred meters away.