Talk:Katihar

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People adding random schools, commercial establishments etc. please refrain from it, instead give other credible and historical facts about Katihar.

Thanks! ~Romil 18:12, 12 October 2013 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Romilsworld (talk • contribs)

Material removed from Korha article

The following material was remvoed from the Korha, Katihar article since it seemed to refer to this town instead. Note that there are no sources.

The history of Korha is as old as that of India. The area finds its place in the Mahabharata legend. It is said that during the period of Agyat vaas Pandavas spent its time in this area. It is also said that Lord Krishna has visited the area during Mahabharata period and had lost a mani in nearby Manihari (earlier Maniharan). King virata of Morang also visited the place. The place has been under rule of Anga, and Magadha kings during the time of Mahajanpadas. The area was ruled by the kings of Pal dynasties. With the advent of Muslim rule in the North India Ikhtiyar-ud-din Bakhtiyr Khilazi subjugated this area and subsequently this area remained under indirect Mughal rule. With the strengthening of British rule Katihar came under the clutches of Maharazas, Zamindars and Nawabs who were British Indian Agents. Till the trifurcation of Bihar, Bengal and Orissa; Korha remained part of Bengal Province and subsequently became part of Bihar Suba. With the passage of time British rule was challenged in India and Korha was in the forefront of the agitation. With the independence of India the people of Korha breathed free along with all the Indians. Korha is a subdivisional town of Katihar District.

The area was tossed between kings, Nawabs, zamindars from time to time and each rule has its impact on Korha. It was the main center of jute industry in Bihar which attracted workers from Mithilanchal area of Bihar, Purvanchal area of UP, Magadh region of Bihar and Bhojpuri speaking belt of Bihar and people from Nepal. The people from different region flocked to this town in search of job in jute factory, match factory and flour mills. Besides the original inhabitant of Kosi-Mahananda-Ganga Region the town witnessed an influx of permanent settlers from different region of Bihar and UP. Its proximity to Jharkhand brought many adivasis close to the town.

The partition of India had its own impact on the set up of town. Many wealthy Muslims either migrated to West Pakistan or East Pakistan (now Bangla Desh). But majority of Muslims chose to remain where they were. Many Hindus who came during partition chose to settle at Korha. The migration of Hindus continued till formation of Bangla Desh. Government of India built a colony for the refugee from Burma near Purana Jute Mill, known as Burma Colony [Tingachhia].

Guru Tegh Bahadur the ninth Guru of Sikh, while returning from Assam passed through this place and many local population embraced Sikhism. The famous village is Laksmipur near Karha Gola. There is a Gurudwara in the town also and there is a sizeable population of Sikhs in the town.

The Area itself was once the part of undivided Bengal Province and there are many original Bengali inhabitants in the villages and town.

The people here speak, Hindi, Urdu, Angika, Maithili, Bhojpuri, Bengali, Marwari, Polia, Surjapuri etc.

The Area has a mix of Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Sikh and Jain religion followers.

There is an old time airstrip in nearby katihar town which is mostly used as a helipad. The place is known as Hawai Adda.

Nearby District town Katihar is a major railway station under North-East Frontier Railway. It is a very old station. In fact Katihar junction is a five (Eight if local lines taken together) line junction. 1st line goes to Barauni, 2nd line to Kolkata, 3rd line to Jogbani (Nepal border), 4th line to Guwahati, 5th line to Manihari. The other three local lines go to Purana Jute Mill, Naya Jute Mill and FCI. Katihar is also the headquarters of Katihar Railway Division. The major station under this division includes New Jalpaiguri, Siliguri, Darjeeling, Kishanganj etc. The world heritage Darjeeling Himalayan Railway falls under the jurisdiction of Katihar Railway Division. One can find trains to Nepal and Bangladesh border from here. In fact pre independence this station was connected with present-day Bangladesh.

There are several Banks and there Branches in Katihar District, amongst them are

• State Bank of India.
• Central Bank of India,
• Indian Overseas Bank,
• Punjab National Bank,
• Bank of India,
• Union Bank,
• United Bank,
• Uttar Bihar Gramin Bank (Formerly Koshi Kshetriya Gramin Bank),
• District Central Co-Operative Bank
• Allahbad Bank,
• Bank of India

Colleges

• B. M college Barari, katihar
• NIIT College, Binodpur, Katihar
• Women College, Korha College in nearby Katihar
• R.D.S.College, Salmari
• Katihar Medical College and Hospital
• M.M.Homoeopathic Medical and Hospital
• Law College
• K. B. Jha College
• M.J.M.Mahila College
• Sur Tulsi College
• Sita Ram Chamariya Degree College katihar.
• Polytechnic College

Schools

• Middle school Bhelaganj
• Utkramit high school sisia, korha
• AAdarsh Madhya Vidyalay Gopalpatti, Falka
• Salmari High School, Salmari
• R K High School, Azamnagar
• Girls High School, Korha
• Kanya Madhya Vidyalaya, Kumhari,
• Mahinagar High school
• Balia Belown High school
• Middle School, Bharri, Kadwa
• Gandhi High School,
• High school fulhara gorgama mansahi
• Simna Public School, Salmari
• Jawaher Navodaya Vidyalaya, Kolasi
• Project Girls High School, Falka
• SNS High School, Baretha
• Primary school, Baretha
• Mahinagar Middle School
• Mahinagar Primary School
• Gopinagar Middle School
• Kurum Middle School
• Girls Project High School, Barsoi
• Barsoi High school, Barsoi
• Karnal Academy Public School, Sirsa, Katihar
• High School Marwari pathshala, Katihar
• Primary School Jallaharirampur

Temples

• Hanuman Mandir Sisiya Hat, Korha
• Kali Mandir Sisiya, Korha
• SantMat Satsang Mandir Gopalpatti, Falka
• Thakur Bari in Gopalpatti, Falka
• Durga Mandir, Barsoi Bazar
• Shiv Mandir, Barsoi Bazar
• Jain Mandir, Barsoi Bazar
• Kali Mandir, Barsoi Sahapara East
• Durga Mandir, Barsoi Rly. Station
• Durga mandir in Korha
• Durga mandir in Falka
• Hanuman Mandir, Korha
• Hanuman Mandir, Falka
• Kali Mandir, Baretha
• Shiv Manidir, Baretha
• Thakur Bari, Baretha
• Burha Baba Aasthan, Baretha
• Mahabir Aasthan, Baretha
• Shri Kartik & Ganesh Bhagwan Mandir, Gopinagar, Kadwa
• Shri Maharaj Mandir, Benibari, Mahinagar
• Kali Mandir,Binodpur, Katihar
• Radha Krishna Mandir, Barsoi Sahapara
• Durga Mandir Rash Chowk, Barsoi Bazar
• Budhi Maa Mandir, Barsoi Sahapara East
• Shri Shiv Mandir (Natural Built), Gorakhpur, Barsoi (Famous Mela place occasion of Maha Shivratri and Raksha Bandhan)

Mosques

• Madarassa, Falka
• Madarassa, Korha

Gurudawara

• Gurudwara, Laxmipur

Places of interest

Baretha is situated 30 km west of Katihar and 12 km west of Korha. It is a village where Mahatma Gandhi visited and stayed during different movement during the freedom struggle. Jawaharlal Nehru and other freedom fighters visited this place. Farming and business is the main source of living. People here focus more on cash crops like bananas, sun flower seeds, and maize. Trading in cloth, wheat, rice and other goods also takes place. Literacy rate is also good, having high tech High School and other middle and primary schools. The business and farming in Baretha is being done by every section of the society. In winter places are full with the migrant birds from around the globe. There are many spiritual places attached with the sentiments of the people. The nearest sub urban area is Falka which stations the block office and the police station. The area is connected to NH-31 and the nearest railway station is Katihar and Bagdogra being the nearest airport (190 km).

--Jorge Stolfi (talk) 07:08, 17 March 2019 (UTC)