Warisaliganj
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| Warisaliganj | |
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| Coordinates | 25°01′N 85°38′E / 25.01°N 85.63°ECoordinates: 25°01′N 85°38′E / 25.01°N 85.63°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Bihar |
| District(s) | Nawada |
| Population • Density |
33,907 http://nawada.bih.nic.in/ (2011[update]) • 376 /km2 (974 /sq mi) |
| Sex ratio | 1000-976 ♂/♀ |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area |
• 68 metres (223 ft) |
Warisaliganj is a city and a notified area in Nawada district in the Indian state of Bihar.
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[edit] History
Warisaliganj to the north of Nawada Town was founded by Waris Ali Khan, a member of the family Kamgar Khan. Warisaligang, the name is some time spelt Worseleygang from an erroneous belief that it was named after Mr. Worseley, a former Deputy Magistrate of Nawada. Earlier it was a village called Chakdharampur.The village Dariyapur Parvati six miles north of Warisaliganj has ruins and relic of Kapotika Bodh Bihar . In the centre stands a famous temple of Avalokiteshwer. King Aditaysen founded the historical monuments in the village Apsarh that is visible even todayIt is said that during national movement Jawaharlal Nehru visited the place for donations. A place called JAWAHAR PARK had been made for the staging which is present nowadays also.http://nawada.bih.nic.in/
[edit] Geography
Warisaliganj is located at 25°01′N 85°38′E / 25.01°N 85.63°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 68 metres (226 feet).The area comes under one of the most fertile zones of the state with well irrigated lansscapes by sakri river and its canals system.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2011[update] India census,[2] Warisaliganj had a population of 33,907. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Warisaliganj has an average literacy rate of 50%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 57%, and female literacy is 43%. In Warisaliganj, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age. http://nawada.bih.nic.in/
[edit] Industry
It was one of the good place for sugar industry in Bihar few years ago. Nowadays this very famous sugar mill is closed due to unconsciousness of the leaders of the area.Some small scale industries are also present in different villages nearby.
[edit] Education
It is very famous place for education in the whole district of Nawada as many renowned schools and colleges are situated here.
'schools'
- S.G.B.K Sahu High School
- National High School
- Bandishankar Girls School (Founded by Late Sri Krisna Ballav Prasad Singh "KAPTAN")
- Swami Sahjanand middle school
- Shiksha Sindhu High School
- Vivekanand Public School
- Manas Bharti Residential Complex
- Blue-Bells Public school
- Jeevan Deep Public School
'colleges'
- S.N Sinha College (Founded by Late Sri Ram Kishun Singh)
- Mahila Mahavidyalay (Founded by Late Sri Krisna Ballav Prasad Singh "KAPTAN")
S.G.B.K. Sahu High School is the leading school of the Nawada district in all manner like study,Sports& co-curricular activities. There are a lot of I.A.S officers, engineers (including in IITs and NITs from S.G.B.K), doctors from this very school.
[edit] Transport
The area is well connected by all other parts of the state by roadways and railways. NH 31 is just 11 km by road connecting Patna and Ranchi. The other areas connected by roads are Nawada, Barbigha, Pakriwarama, Sheikhpura, Giriak etc. It is also connected by the Indian Railway B.G line trough the Gaya-Kiul loop line of East Central Railway.Rickshaws and thelas are major means of local transport.
[edit] Language
Hindi, Magahi and Urdu are the main languages spoken in the area. Angika and Maithili are also used by some people.
[edit] People
The area is dominated by Bhumihar caste people,others including kurmi, Sahu-Bania, Brahmins, Yadavs, Muslim etc.
[edit] Market
The market consists of big and small merchants. Earlier the market was one of the famous Holesale Spot. Nowadays it is losing its shine. Tilkut is one of the famous sweets available here.
'Banks'
- State Bank of India
- Union Bank of India
- Punjab National Bank
- Oriental Bank Of Commerce
- Madhya Bihar Grameen Bank
- The Nawada Central CO-Operative Bank
[edit] Political
Warisaliganj is one of the legislative constituency of state of Bihar. The area consists of Pakriwarma and Kashichak blocks included. It also comes under the Nawada Lok Sabha constituency.
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Waris_Aliganj
- ^ "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.
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