26-788: Saharsa is a city and municipal corporation in the Saharsa District in the eastern part of the state of Bihar , India . It is situated near the eastern banks of the Kosi River . It serves as the administrative headquarters for the Saharsa District and is also the Divisional headquarters of the Kosi Division . The name Saharsa originates from the Sanskrit word Sahasra Dhara meaning 'land of thousand river tributaries'. The regional language of
52-469: A density of 1,125 in 2011 compared to 895 in 2001. The total area under the Saharsa district is about 1,686 square kilometres (651 sq mi). The average literacy rate of Saharsa in 2011 was 54.57, compared to 39.08 of 2001. Male and female literacy were 65.22 and 42.73, respectively. For the 2001 census, the same figures stood at 51.66 and 25.27 in Saharsa District. The total number of literates in Saharsa District
78-619: A flat alluvial plain forming part of the Kosi river basin. The city lies in the Kosi alluvial megafan , one of the largest alluvial fans in the world. The land is very fertile but frequent changes in the course of the Kosi, one of the largest tributaries of the Ganges , have led to the problems associated with soil erosion. Flooding is a major reason for the poor connectivity of the area; bridges are often washed away. Major flooding occurs almost annually, causing
104-531: A large scale. Darbhanga Airport is the nearest operational airport roughly 97 km away via road. Spicejet and Indigo operate flights to cities including Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad. One can reach Saharsa by rail and by road from New Delhi , Patna , and Mumbai . Saharsa is located at 25°53′N 86°36′E / 25.88°N 86.6°E / 25.88; 86.6 . It has an average elevation of 41 metres (134 feet). Saharsa and its surrounding areas occupy
130-480: A significant loss of life and property. The Koshi River and its tributaries flood annually, affecting about 21,000 km (8,100 sq mi) of fertile agricultural lands and affecting the rural economy. This is the most devastating river in Bihar, earning it the epithet "Sorrow of Bihar". The Bagmati River regularly breaches its embankments and frequently changes its meandering courses. The annual rate of deposition of alluvium
156-509: Is a main railway station in Saharsa district , Bihar . Its code is SHC . It serves Kosi Division area. The station consists of 5 platforms.This railway junction has been certified by ISO:14001:2015 for environmental management. Due to less railway facility, less expansion of rail network in Supaul & Madhepura district 's people used to catch trains from Saharsa instead of their own stations. It
182-615: Is also located in Mithila. It is a major producer of the best quality Corn and Makhana in India. From Saharsa, corn and Makhana are exported to America , Australia , France , Japan , and England . Every year, 2 lakh metric tons of corn are exported to different countries, and similarly, to Makhana. The following crops are grown in the region: Makhana , rice , mangoes , litchi , bamboo , mustard , corn , wheat , and sugarcane . Apple Ber, Sagwan , or Teak Tectona Grandis trees are grown on
208-433: Is also served by India Post. Its Postal Code is 852201. Saharsa District Saharsa is one of the thirty-eight districts of Bihar , India. Saharsa city is the administrative headquarters of this district. Saharsa district is a part of the Kosi Division and it became a district on 1 April 1954 and has subsequently become smaller with other districts being carved from it, most notably Madhepura in 1981. Saharsa
234-638: Is an A-category railway station under the Samastipur railway division . This railway junction has been certified as ISO 14001:2015 for environmental management. Saharsa Junction is one of the top 50 rail ticket booking stations in India and one of the top 3 rail ticket booking stations in ECR . In early 2005, a much-awaited broad gauge line connected it to Khagaria on the New Delhi- Guwahati main line. Earlier, there
260-462: Is located in the Mithila region , one of the earliest centers of Brahminical civilization in India. Saharsa is considered as the heart of whole Mithila region. it is the place which gave birth to legends such as like Mandana Misra , Laxminath Gosain , Ubhai Bharti , etc. Saharsa is part of the Mithila region . Mithila first gained prominence after being settled by Indo-Aryan peoples who established
286-489: Is the main railway junction of Kosi division . It is planned to be the largest and busiest railway station in Samastipur railway division after the completion of Saharsa–Forbesganj and Saharsa–Darbhanga routes as it will be a Source-Terminus station of many premium and other trains as well as a major stoppage of ongoing trains. Recently, Saharsa Junction railway station has been selected under Railway Privatisation scheme making
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#1732848178910312-460: Is very high. The Gandak River also flows through the southern part of Saharsa. In 2011, Saharsa had a population of 1,897,102, of which 995,502 and 901,600 were male and female, respectively. There was a change of 25.79 percent in the population compared to the population as of 2001. In the previous census of India in 2001, Saharsa District recorded an increase of 33.03 percent in its population compared to 1991. The initial provisional data suggest
338-675: The Mithila Kingdom (also called Kingdom of the Videhas). During the late Vedic period (c. 1100–500 BCE), Videha became one of the major political and cultural centers of South Asia, along with Kuru and Pañcāla. The kings of the Videha Kingdom were called Janakas . The Videha Kingdom was later incorporated into the Vajjika League , which had its capital in the city of Vaishali , which is also in Mithila. Mandan Mishra whose conversation with
364-530: The Mithila Kingdom (also known as the Kingdom of the Videhas). During the late Vedic period (c. 1100–500 BCE), Videhas developed as one of the major political and cultural centres of South Asia , along with Kuru and Pañcāla . The kings of the Videhas Kingdom were referred to as Janakas . The Videha Kingdom was later incorporated into the Vajjika League , which had its capital in the city of Vaishali , which
390-508: The Munger and Bhagalpur districts. On 1 April 1954 it was made a district of its own. It was also made headquarters of Kosi division on 2 October 1972, comprising Saharsa, Purnia and Katihar district , with its headquarters at Saharsa. Similarly a new Civil Sub-Division Birpur was created on 1 December 1972, consisting of 24 development blocks, including Raghopur, Chhatapur, Basantpur and Nirmali, which were previously under Supaul subdivision of
416-623: The Shankaracharya was considered one of the most intellectual conversations in the world was done in Mahismati village, nowadays Mahisi village. During the Dharma Vijaya yatra of Adi Shankara , He visited Mahisi village (then called Mahishmati) to debate Mandana Misra. After winning in all discussions in all over the nation, He lost the Sastrartha there. Earlier, the Saharsa district was part of
442-458: The city is Maithili . Alongside Maithili, Hindi is widely understood and spoken. Important temple as Diwari Asthan(maa vishhara/maa Mansa devi)about 1 km parminiya halt railway station, Mateswar dham (kantho), Maa Katyani mandir (near dhamhra ghat railway station) Tara sthan (mahishi), Kali mandir (matsyagandha)etc. Saharsa is part of the Mithila region , which first gained prominence after settlement by Indo-Aryan tribes that established
468-476: The completion the train traffic going to North East India will be diverted to Saharsa–Purnea–Jalalgarh–Guwahati and Saharsa–Forbesganj–Araria–Silliguri lines. Saharsa connected to the major cities in India like Patna , Muzaffarpur , Munger , Delhi , Kolkata Mumbai , Surat , Ranchi , Kanpur , Prayag Raj , Lucknow , Amritsar many other cities by the railway network and serves the city with numerous trains. India's first Graib Rath has started from here which
494-632: The decade 2001–2011 was 25.79%. Saharsa has a sex ratio of 906 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 54.57%. 8.24% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes make up 16.69% and 0.32% of the population respectively. Languages of Saharsa district (2011) At the time of the 2011 Census of India , 68.87% of the population in the district spoke Maithili , 21.15% Hindi and 9.62% Urdu as their first language. 25°53′N 86°36′E / 25.883°N 86.600°E / 25.883; 86.600 Saharsa Junction railway station Saharsa Junction railway station
520-407: The district. Two new districts, Madhepura and Supaul , were formed from Saharsa district on 30 April 1981 and 1991. Saharsa district now consists of two subdivisions, Saharsa Sadar and Simri Bakhtiarpur. The district consists of 10 development blocks and anchals each. Saharsa district occupies an area of 1,687 square kilometres (651 sq mi), Saharsa district is surrounded on the west by
546-672: The facilities and infrastructure matching the world class level. Saharsa Jn rail yard is the first LHB coach maintenance yard in East Central Rail Zone (ECR). Establishing a hi-tech washing pit has been approved by Ministry of Railways at a cost of 12 crores 44 lakhs INR. It is the top 50 rail ticket booking station in India and top 5 rail ticket booking station in ECR zone. To reduce the congestion of Barauni–Katihar–Guwahati route, two bypass routes are under construction one from Jalalgarh to Kisanganj and other from Araria to Thakurganj. After
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#1732848178910572-514: The longest River bridge in Indilength, the Length of the bridge is 10 km, The Highway also connects Saharsa to Paradip Sea Port via Darbhanga, Samastipur, Barh, Hazarand Ibagh, Keonjhar to Paradip seaport. Saharsa does not have an air transport service, though there is an airstrip reserved for government use. Darbhanga Airport is the nearest domestic airport roughly 88 km away by road. The city
598-495: The region; Makhana ( Euryale ferox Salisb), rice , mangoes , litchi , bamboo , mustard , corn , wheat , ber and sugarcane . Sagwan or Tectona grandis ) trees are now grown on a large scale. According to the 2011 census Saharsa district has a population of 1,900,661, This gives it a ranking of 247th in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 1,125 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,910/sq mi). Its population growth rate over
624-580: The river Kosi , which has an abundance of fish and Makhana . Saharsa is famous for its varieties of mangoes and litchis. Saharsa district comprises the following Sub-Divisions: Saharasa Sadar and Simri Bakhtiyarpur. Saharsa consists of 10 blocks arranged in two subdivisions: It is the major producer of best quality of Corn and Makhana in India. From Saharsa corn and Makhana are exported abroad country such as America , France , Japan , England . Every year 2 lakhs tonnes of corn are exported to different country and similarly Makhana also. The follgrown in
650-606: Was 829,206, with 521,560 males and 307,646 females. In 2001, Saharsa District had 465,577 in its total region. The sex ratio in Saharsa stood at 906 females per 1000 males compared to the 2001 census figure of 910. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per the latest reports of the Census 2011 Directorate. Saharsa Junction is a railway station under the East Central Railway . Saharsa Junction covers up to Purnia Junction , Forbesganj Station, and Khagaria Junction . It
676-656: Was only a meter-gauge line on the Khagaria – Mansi – Forbesganj section of the East Central Railway. Saharsa is directly connected to New Delhi , Sealdah , Kolkata , Amritsar , Bandra the Ranchi via Train. Saharsa is well connected to the other parts of Bihar. The central government of India has selected Saharsa as the highway hub of the state. Saharsa – Purnia 4-lane Highway (NH107) Saharsa – Supaul 4-lane Highway (NH327E) Saharsa – Madhubani Highway (NH527E) NH527E has
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