Islampur, Nalanda
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| Coordinates | 25°09′N 85°12′E / 25.15°N 85.2°ECoordinates: 25°09′N 85°12′E / 25.15°N 85.2°E | ||
| Country | India | ||
| State | Bihar | ||
| District(s) | Nalanda | ||
| Member of Parliament | Kauslendra Kumar | ||
| Population | 29,855 (2001[update]) | ||
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) | ||
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Islampur (Hindi: इस्लामपुर, Urdu: اِسلام پور) is a city and a notified area in Nalanda district in the Indian state of Bihar.
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[edit] Geography
Islampur is located at 25°09′N 85°12′E / 25.15°N 85.2°E.[1] It is situated at a distance of 65 kilometres from Patna, the state capital of Bihar. It has an average elevation of 63 metres (206 feet).
Islampur is not a "City". Politically and demographically, it is something between a town and a village which is called a Notified Area. Islampur has a Nagar Palika (Municipal Council). Islampur is also known as Islampur Nagar Panchayat.
[edit] Places of Interest
There is a very ancient monument called Dilli Darbaar or Bauli Bagh, probably built by Mughals . Apart from this, a very old pond is situated here which is popularly called Pakki Talao. Surya Mandir, Maa Durga Shaktipeeth, Projanibaag are other important places for the purpose of sightseeing. Now, An old hospital situated at Shivpuri is known as Ghost's house. Many people come and visit with terror and Interest.2--Ayodhya Thakurbadi ( Rana Pratap Nagar )
It is situated between great places of ancient civilization particularly Hindu, Buddhist and Jain. Bodh Gaya, Nalanda, Pawapuri and Raaj Ghrih (or Rajgir) are very near to the city.
[edit] Transport
Islampur had Small gauge railway line since 1922s which recently has been converted into broad gauge line and is connected directly to the Delhi by Magadh Express.A new train Hatiya-patna-Islampur intercity 3252 (down) express is also running. Currently 2 express and 1 fast passenger and 2 trip of DMU trains are running on this line.
With the advent of the Buddhist Circuit roads in Islampur are set to develop further. There are two ancient settlements, Bauli Baugh and Pakki Talao, nearby housing many antiquities of note. There is a famous Dargah of Hazrat Ayub Abdali and Hazrat valayat Ali hamdani .There is a Dakbunglow too where people of Chandrabanshi community celebrate Jarashandh Pooja.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Islampur had a population of 29,855. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Islampur has an average literacy rate of 54%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 62%, and female literacy is 46%. In Islampur, 19% of the population is under 6 years of age. Islampur is known as a place where all the different communities live harmoniously. With economic growth the new businesses are setting up in the area. Vehicle dealerships have opened and a four lane highway under construction connecting to Rajgir. Durga Puja is the most popular ritul festvibal of Hindu.
[edit] Economy
Banks
- State Bank of India
- Nalanda co-operative Bank
- Madhya Bihar Gramin Bank
- Allahabad Bank
- Sahara Bank
[edit] School and College
Islampur has a number of schools and a college.
- Darsgah Islami, Islampur
- Snatak College, Murgiachak, Islampur - It is the only college of the town located at Murgiachak which is the eastmost colony of the city. As the name says, graduation level courses are available here in science and arts stretam in addition to +2 and recently started BCA and BBA courses. Arjun Prasad Sinha is the principle of this non-government college.
- Gandhi Memorial Khankah High School, Islampur - It is the oldest school of the city having more than 100 years old history.
- Netaji Shree Subhash High School, Malik Sarai, Islampur
- Sarswati Shishu Vidya Mandir, Patel Nagar, Islampur
- Saint Joseph's High School, Gaurav Nagar, Islampur - It is a school mainly regulated by Keralites.
- Rajkiya Madhya Vidyalaya, Malik Sarai, Islampur
- Girl High School, Korawan
- Gyanodaya Residential school, Patel Nagar, Islampur
- School of Science and Technology (SST), Khorampur, Islampur
- Bright Career Public School, Malik Sarai, Islampur
- Student Career Public School, Malik Sarai, Islampur
- Palika Computer Education School, Patna Road, Islampur
- bal vidya mandir school,satyarganj,islampur
[edit] People of Islampur
People are deeply rooted in tradition. Families are generally compound. Many people of Islampur have emigrated for better opportunities to nearby cities and National capital. Here festivals are instrumental in providing a great time for family and friend reunions. Durga Puja is the major festival being celebrated here for years and a committee is taking full care for organising the 'Mela' on the occasion of Durga Puja.
[edit] Main Colonies
- Patel Nagar
- Noor Colony
- Maharana Pratap Nagar
- Gaurav Nagar
- Murgiachak
- Malahbigha,sharif colny
- Malik sarai
- Budhdev Nagar
- Teacher's Colony
- Gajasarai
- Satyarganj
- Kajeechak
- bauli bagh(its one of the special colony of islampur)
==Important persons==dipu kumar,ranipur in gram
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Islampur
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
