Bihar Sharif
Bihar Sharif
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| Coordinates | 25°07′N 85°31′E / 25.11°N 85.51°ECoordinates: 25°07′N 85°31′E / 25.11°N 85.51°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Bihar |
| District(s) | Nalanda district |
| Population • Urban |
231,972 (2001[update]) • 296,218 |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area |
• 60 metres (200 ft) |
Bihar Sharif (Hindi: बिहार शरीफ़, Urdu: بِہار شریف) is the district headquarters of Nalanda district in the state of Bihar in eastern India.
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History
The ancient Odantpuri University was located here, an important centre for the learning of Buddhism. Odatpuri is center of Buddhist culture. In 13th century, Bakhtiyar Khilji, who was the local army chief of Mughal Emperor, burnt the structures of Odantpuri University and assassinated priest of peace of Buddhist While he was exercising his military action in this part of India . Thereafter,he along with his follower played an important role in the establishment and spread of Islamic cultural. Also, Bihar was the headquarters of the magadha kingdom in the medieval period. Later on the headquarter was shifted from Bihar to Patana (current Patna) by Sher Shah Suri and the whole Magadha region was called Bihar.
It served as the capital of the Pala dynasty (10th century AD) and contains a 5th century AD Gupta pillar . Nearby lie the remains of Odantapuri (q.v.), a great vihara, or college of Buddhist learning, from which the name Bihar was derived.
Geography
It is located 75 km from Patna, the capital of Bihar state. It is 13 km from the ruins at Nalanda. It is situated at Hiranya Prabhat Parvat ( recently known as Badi Pahri)and bank of River Panchanan. the land of Bihar Sharif is very fertile. Aluvial Soil formation which is mostly deposited by several river of his area. Many local river such as Dhoba, Panchanan, Goithva, etc.
Economy
Agriculture is the prime activity although tourism in nearby places like Nalanda, Rajgir and Pawapuri boosts economy of this town very much. This town supplies agricultural products like cauliflower, potato, mustard seed and other vegetables to neighboring states. Although the economy is mainly based on agriculture products, footwear and garments are also manufactured at household industries.
Public Sector Banks
- Allahabad Bank, Garhpar
- Bank of Baroda, Ramchandrapur
- Bank of India, Ramchandrapur
- Bank of India, Mogul Kuan
- Canara Bank, Khandakpar
- Central Bank of India,MG Road
- Corporation Bank, Soh Sarai
- IDBI Bank,Baraopar
- Indian Bank,Kachchari Road
- Indian Overseas Bank,Ramchandrapur
- Oriental Bank of Commerce,Near Nalanda College
- Punjab National Bank, Near Nalanda college
- Punjab National Bank, Soh Sarai
- State Bank of India, Nai Sarai
- State Bank of India, MG Road
- State Bank of India, Ramchandrapur
- State Bank of India, Bari Pahari
- Syndicate Bank
- Union Bank of India, Ramchandrapur
- United Bank of India, Soh Sarai
Private Sector Banks
- Axis Bank, Ranchi Road
- ICICI Bank, Ranchi Road
- HDFC Bank,Ramchandrapur
Regional Rural Bank
- Madhya Bihar Gramin Bank
- Nalanda Co-Operative Bank [Not Functional]
ATMs
- Axis Bank Branch ATM,Ranchi Road,Opp. Govt. Bus Stand
- Axis Bank ATM,Etwari Bazar,Mogul Kuan
- Axis Bank,Ramchandrapur
- Bank of Baroda, Ramchandrapur, Near Ajanta Cinema
- Bank of India ATM, Bharaopar
- Canara Bank Branch ATM,Khandakpar
- Central Bank of India, MG Road
- HDFC, Ramchandrapur
- ICICI Bank Branch ATM Ranchi Road
- IDBI Bank Branch ATM, Maghra market, Bharopar
- SBI Bazar Branch ATM
- SBI Hospital More ATM
- SBI Kachchari Road Branch ATM
- SBI Railway Station ATM
- Punjab National Bank ATM, MG Road
- Punjab National Bank,Ramchandrapur,Near PNB Regional Office
- Union Bank of India,Ramchandrapur
Brokerage Houses
- Angel Broking Ltd. - Ramchandrapur
- ICICI Direct.com - Ramchandrapur
- Religare Broking - Nai Sarai
- HDFC Securities - Bharaopar
Insurance Companies
- Bajaj Allianz
- LIC
- Oriental Insurance
- National Insurance
- New India Assurance
- United Assurance
- SBI Life
- TATA AIG
Education
The second campus of Ancient Nalanda University known as Oodantapuri.Which is loacted in Bihar Sharif.
Colleges
- Nalanda College, Garhpar | http://nalandacollegebiharsharif.com/
- Kisan College, Soh Sarai
- Sardar Patel College, Maniram Akhara
- PCP college,Bihar Sharif
- Alama Iqbal College
- Saddanand College, Ramchandrapur
- Kushwaha Somari Tirloki College, Soh Sarai | http://kstcollege.com/
- Sogara College, Ranchi Road
- Paru Mahto College, Ranchi Road,Near Kisan Bagh
- GT Computer Hardware Engineering College Ramchandrapur Bihar Sharif
Schools
Government Schools
- Adarsh High School
- Government Girls High School
- Soghra High school
- Bari Pahari High School
- National High School
- Patel High School
- Town High School
- Model Middle School
Private Schools
- BIHAR PUBLIC SCHOOL (BPS)
- NALANDA IT ZONE
- SOFTECH COMPUTER INSTITUTE
- KIDZ CARE PLAY SCHOOL http://kidzcare.mciedu.in
- CNET/MCI computer Education| http://mciedu.in
- DAV Public School
- RPS School
- Delhi Public School
- S A M Secondary School
- Golden Bell Public School
- Cambridge Public School
Computer Education
- Nalanda IT Zone/GT Computer Hardware Engineering College Ramchandrapur Bihar sarif
- CNET/MCI computer Education| http://mciedu.in
- Aptech Computer Education BIHAR SHARIF, Center Manager, Contacts:06112 - 329805 / 230750 / 9334098863 (This Center is not authorised from Aptech pls. Verify again and reload its Thanking U.)
- NIIT-Biharsharif-Center, C/o Om Traders, 1st Floor, Above Hero Honda Showroom Ramachandrapur Road
Cinema Halls
- Ajanta
- Kisan
- Kumar
- Naaz
- Vandana
- Anurag
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census, Bihar had a population of 231,972. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Bihar has an average literacy rate of 60%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 67% and female literacy of 52%. Some 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Transport
Roadways
The town is well connected by road to major cities like Patna, Rajgir, Ranchi, Dhanbad, Kolkata, Gaya, Hazaribag and Jahanabad. Being the district headquarters, there is a regular bus service to all major hubs in the region.
Railways
Bihar Sharif is located on the broad gauge branch line connecting Bakhtiyarpur and Tilaiya via Rajgir. The town is served by a direct daily superfast train to New Delhi (Shramjeevi Express). Besides there are numerous passenger connections to the state capital Patna and Rajgir from where rest of India is well connected.
Very recently the Fatuha-Islampur branch line has been connected with this route. Extension of passenger services to inter-link Bihar Sharif with Hilsa, Sheikhpura and Gaya is expected very soon.
Airport
The nearest airport is Patna Airport. Domestic flights to major Indian cities are available from there.
- ^ "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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Hanuman Mandir at Badi Pahari
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