Maharajganj, Siwan
Maharajganj | |
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Town (Nagar Panchayat) | |
  Maharajganj Location in Bihar, India | |
| Coordinates: 26°06′27″N 84°30′09″E / 26.1075°N 84.5025°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Bihar |
| District | Siwan |
| Subdivision | Maharajganj |
| Block | Maharajganj |
| Government | |
| • Type | City council |
| • Body | Maharajganj city |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.60 km2 (2.93 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 66 m (217 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 24,282 |
| • Density | 3,200/km2 (8,300/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bhojpuri, Hindi And ENGLISH |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 841238 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Maharajganj |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Maharajganj |
Maharajganj City Council (Maharajganj Nagar Panchayat) is a Nagar Panchayat (City council) located in Siwan district of the Indian state of Bihar.
Geography
The city is divided into total 14 wards. It is the block headquarter of Maharajganj block.
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[1]Maharajganj was provisionally reported to have a population of 20,878. Males and females each constitute 50% of the population. The average literacy rate of 50% was lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 61%, and female literacy is 40%. In Maharajganj, 19% of the population is under 6. Bhojpuri is the local language.
Transport
Maharajganj Railway Station is connected to nearby Siwan Junction, which is connected directly to major cities. Duraundha junction connects with nearby cities like Siwan, Chapra , Patna, Varanasi, Gorakhpur and New Delhi. A new rail route from Maharajganj to Mashrakh completed and trains are running. Maharajganj is connected by road to the nearby cities like Siwan, Chapra, Varanasi, Patna, Motihari many private and state transport buses provide other options.
History
During British rule, the MG railway line ran through the town. At the time it was a large, regional market. Galla market (Anaj Mandi) and the cloth market were prominent.
Culture
The "Maunia Baba Mela" is popular among the local population. Mahashivratri, Durga Puja and Guru Purnima at Bala Baba Mathiya is very famous for its celebration. Jarti Mai Mandir (Goddess Durga), Kankarin Mai Mandir and Bala Baba ka Math is highly famous for peace and blessings.
Economy
Many nationally recognized banks operate there, including Punjab National Bank, Canara Bank, State Bank of India, IDBI Bank, Central Bank, Bank Of Baroda, HDFC Bank, Uttar Bihar gramin Bank, Bank of Baroda, AXIS Bank, Cooperative Bank, Bandhan Bank etc. Retails and Wholesale Market of Maharajganj is quite rich and appreciable.
Electoral constituencies
- Maharajganj (Bihar Lok Sabha constituency), India
- Maharajganj (Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha constituency), India
- Maharajganj, Siwan (Vidhan Sabha constituency), Bihar, India
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 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
Headquarters: Siwan | ||
| Siwan subdivision |  | |
| Maharajganj subdivision | ||
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