Why is Saharsa famous?
Total area under Saharsa district is of about 1,686 square kilometres (651 sq mi). Average literacy rate of Saharsa in 2011 were 54.57 compared to 39.08 of 2001. Male and female literacy were 65.22 and 42.73 respectively. For 2001 census, the same figures stood at 51.66 and 25.27 in Saharsa District.
What is the area of Saharsa?
657 mi²
Saharsa/Area
How many villages are there in Saharsa?
C.D.Block-wise List
| Sl No | C.D.Block | Total Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Banma Itahri | 18 |
| 2 | Kahara | 44 |
| 3 | Mahishi | 81 |
| 4 | Nauhatta | 55 |
How many blocks are there in Supaul district?
Supaul sub-division consists 4 blocks: Supaul, Kishanpur, Saraigadh-Bhaptiyahi and Pipra. Birpur sub-division is further divided into 3 blocks: Basantpur, Raghopur and Pratapganj.
How many blocks are there in Madhepura district?
13 blocks
The district has 2 sub-divisions – Madhepura and Uda Kishunganj, 13 blocks, 13 police stations, 170 panchayats and 434 revenue villages.
What is the literacy rate of Saharsa?
54.57%
Saharsa has a sex ratio of 906 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 54.57%.
When did Supaul become district?
The town of Supaul is the administrative headquarters of this district. The district occupies an area of 2,410 km2 (931 sq mi). The district was split from the former Saharsa district on 14 March 1991.
How many blocks are in the Saharsa district?
Saharsa district now consists of two subdivisions, Saharsa Sadar and Simri Bakhtiarpur. The district consists of 10 development blocks and anchals each.
Which tribe is Supaul?
Supaul Data as per Census 2011
| Total | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| Children (Age 0-6) | 437,357 | 224,953 |
| Literacy | 57.67% | 56.06% |
| Scheduled Caste | 354,249 | 182,545 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 10,168 | 5,242 |
What is Supaul famous for?
Discovering Supaul Bedecked with beautiful carvings, the temple attracts devotees as well as tourists in large numbers. Another popular religious site is the temple dedicated to Kapileshwar Mahadev or Lord Shiva. Known as Kapileshwar Mandir, it is known for its religious as well as historical value.
Who is the SP of Madhepura?
S.P. Successor List
| SL NO | SP NAME | TO |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Sri Anand Kumar Singh | 18/01/2015 |
| 34 | Sri Ashish Bharti | 03/08/2015 |
| 35 | Sri Ashish Bharti | 19/02/2016 |
| 36 | Sri Vikash Kumar |
What is famous in Madhepura?
ancient Shiva temple
The village, situated about 7-kms north, is famous for an ancient Shiva temple. According to the legend, Sringa Rishi established the Shiva lingam at the Singheshwar Asthan temple.
