Raxaul
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| Coordinates | 26°54′N 85°06′E / 26.9°N 85.1°ECoordinates: 26°54′N 85°06′E / 26.9°N 85.1°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Bihar |
| District(s) | Poorvi Champaran |
| Parliamentary constituency | Paschim Champaran |
| Assembly constituency | Raxaul |
| Population | 103,425 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area |
• 68 metres (223 ft) |
| Website | eastchamparan.bih.nic.in/ |
Raxaul (Hindi: रक्सौल) or Raxaul is a sub-divisional town in the East Champaran district of the Indian state of Bihar. It is situated on the India-Nepal border with Birganj (in Nepal) on the other side of the border.
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[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census[1], Raxaul Bazar had a population of 41,347. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Raxaul Bazar has an average literacy rate of 58%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 66%, and female literacy is 48%. In Raxaul Bazar, 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Places of interest
- Manokamna Maai Mandiir: the temple is of Mata Durga.The temple is situated at the entrance of the town.
- Jama Masjid: The Raxaul Jama Masjid is a mosque situated on the National Highway NO. NH-28A beside the Raxaul Police Station. It is the central mosque of Raxaul sub-division.
- The Sun temple is a temple to the sun god, which is surrounded by water. It is near the police station, situated just beside the market.others temples like Mata Mandir, Ramjanki Mandir, Sato mai Mauje and Naga Math.
[edit] Transport
[edit] Rail
Raxaul is connected to major Indian cities by rail. There are direct trains to Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur, Patna, Lucknow and many cities. One can reach Raxaul by train from Delhi by Satyagraha Express, Saptkranti Superfast or Sadbhavana Express. After the completion of the Darbhanga to Narkatiaganj broad gauge route under Unigauge, most trains from north-east states will run along the Raxaul route.
[edit] Roads
Raxaul is connected to major cities of India by National Highway no. 28A. The capital of Nepal, Kathmandu is connected through this highway. There is a bus terminal, named the "Baba Bhim Rao Ambedkar Bus Terminal". State Bus Service available here for most of cities in Bihar.
[edit] Air
There is a civilian airport which is not operational. Raxaul can be reached by flying to Birgunj. That airport is 27 km from Raxaul and has direct flights to Kathmandu.
[edit] Border crossing
While India and Nepal have an open border with no restrictions on the movement of people on either side, there are 22 agreed transit and customs posts along the Nepal-India border for the purposes of trade. These are: 1. Pashupatinagar / Sukhiapokhari 2.Kakarbhitta / Naxalbari (Panitanki) 3. Bhadrapur / Galgalia 4. Biratnagar / Jogbani 5. Setobandha / Bhimnagar 6. Rajbiraj / Kunauli 7. Siraha, Janakpur / Jayanagar 8. Jaleswar / Bhitamore, Sursand 9. Malangawa / Sonbarsa 10. Gaur / Bairgania 11. Birganj / Raxaul 12. Bhairahawa / Nautanwa 13.Taulihawa / Khunwa 14. Krishnanagar / Barhni 15. Koilabas / Jarwa 16. Nepalgunj / Rupaidiha (Nepalgunj Road) 17. Rajapur / Katerniyaghat 18. Prithivipur / Sati (Kailali) / Tikonia 19. Dhangadhi / Gauriphanta 20. Mahendranagar / Banbasa 21. Mahakali / Jhulaghat (Pithoragarh) 22. Darchula/Dharchula. [2]
There are six immigration points along the Indo Nepal border for the entry and exit of nationals from third countries. These are: Banbasa, Dhangadhi, Nepalganj, Bhairahawa (Sunauli), Birganj and Kakarbhita.[2]
[edit] Health
In Raxaul, The Duncan Hospital is the only secondary referral centre run by the voluntary sector for 3 districts in North Bihar (6 million people) and Southern Nepal (5 million people). The service priorities of the hospital are Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medicine, Surgery, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Ophthalmology, Dentistry and Radiology. The Hospital was started by Dr. H. Cecil Duncan in 1930, and later set on its present course by Dr. Trevor Strong and his wife Patricia, establishing a fine surgical and obstetrical. The biggest Leprosy Hospital in Bihar is situated at Raxaul in Sunderpur Village. Little Flower Leprosy Hospital was started by Baba Christdas in the year 1981.
[edit] Education
Khemchand Tarachand College, recognized by Baba Bhim Rao Ambedkar University, Muzzafarpur is the only government recognized institution of higher learning in this region. Therefore some new English medium schools like DPS, GDS Academy, S.A.V.,K.H.W have been opened and S.V.M is also contributing with an Indian cultured education in Raxaul. Manjur Alam, renowned advocate of Madras High Court and international scholar of Eton College, England, is from Raxaul. Manjur Alam is president of Human Rights Association and Chairman of Vision India 2047 Foundation. Hazarimahal High School which has given a number of scholars to Raxaul is situated in the heart of town. Sewak Sanjaynath Kali Nyas Vidhyalay is a co-educational school from grade LKG till grade 10th since 1997.
[edit] References
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b "Nepal-India Open Border: Prospects, Problems and Challenges". Nepal Democracy. http://www.nepaldemocracy.org/documents/treaties_agreements/nep_india_open_border.htm. Retrieved 2012-01-02.
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