Laheriasarai

Laheriasarai is a city in North Bihar and considered as twin-city. It has had a long cultural history. It's long been an integral part of Mithila and has a religious significance for Hindus (in particular mithila Brahmins with Thakur, Jha, Choudhary, Giri, Yadav, Mishra, Jha surnames). Maithili is the mother tongue of this city and most of the people speaks hindi. Darbhanga is a district headquarters and many of its important offices are situated in Laheriasarai. It is named after a caste called Lahiri engaged in Lahathi making (Lac Bangle). However, the caste based profession has now completely vanished. Leharaisarai is administration area of Darbhanga. There is famous nehru stadium (polo field) in laheriasarai

Schools in Laheriasarai

Education

Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital at Karpoori Thakur roundabout is one of the most famous medical colleges of Bihar and most prominent of North Bihar.Darbhanga College of Engineering at Mabbi roundabout is one of the most famous engineering colleges of Bihar.

Transportation

Laheriasarai Railway Station is next to Darbhanga Railway Station and works as an important Railway Station for people living in south Darbhanga.The city is also well connected by road to Muzaffarpur, Patna, Samastipur and other parts of Bihar.Laheriasarai Bus Stand works as an important Bus stand for North Darbhanga. For transportation across the city auto, rickshaw and cab are available frequently.

River

[Baghmati]. [There are many villages situated near Baghmati river (Chandih, Ojhoul, Ahila, Sinuara,Barheta,Taralahi, Panchov, DihLahi etc.). Since these villages are situated near the river, these villages are facing flood every year.]

Hospitals

There are so many good hospitals in this city, it is one of the medical hub of Bihar.

References

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