Achhaiya (village)

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Achhaiya is a small electrified [1] village located in Petarwar Block, Bokaro District, India. [2]

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Location

Achhaiya is 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from the national highway (National Highway 7 (India)(old numbering)), and is an hour's drive from the state capital, Ranchi. Surrounding villages include Banga, Sadma, Ordana, and Osam.

History

The word Achhaiya is derived from the Sanskrit word akchhat, meaning "raw rice".[ citation needed ] Achhaiya came into existence in 1773 when Babu Atma Roy was given Mouza Achhaiya under the Zamindari system from the Ramgarh Raj. Babu Laxmi Roy was the last Zamindar of Mouza Achhaiya.[ citation needed ]

Festivals

Achhaiya is known for the Vasant Kalin Durga Puja, celebrated in the months of March and April by the Roy family.[ citation needed ]

Coordinates: 23°38′28″N85°51′00″E / 23.641°N 85.850°E / 23.641; 85.850

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References

  1. "Achhaiya Electricity Snapshot". Archived from the original on 14 December 2013. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
  2. "Government of India Census Data". Archived from the original on 11 April 2016. Retrieved 9 January 2014.