Bikramganj

Last updated

Bikramganj
City
India Bihar location map.svg
Red pog.svg
Bikramganj
Location in Bihar, India
Coordinates: 25°12′N84°15′E / 25.2°N 84.25°E / 25.2; 84.25
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Bihar
District Rohtas
Area
[1]
 • Total15.64 km2 (6.04 sq mi)
Elevation
77 m (253 ft)
Population
 (2011) [1]
 • Total48,465
 • Density3,100/km2 (8,000/sq mi)
Languages
 • Official Bhojpuri, Hindi
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
802212
Telephone code06185
ISO 3166 code IN-BR
Website rohtas.nic.in

Bikramganj is a nagar parishad city and corresponding community development block of Rohtas district, Bihar, India. At the time of the 2011 census, the city of Bikramganj had a population of 48,465, in 7,968 households, while the overall subdistrict had a population of 163,565. The main commodities produced in Bikramganj are rice and pulses. The city of Bikramganj has a slum called Dhangai which, in 2011 had a population of 3,955 in 637 households. [1] Bikramganj is located at 25°12′N84°15′E / 25.2°N 84.25°E / 25.2; 84.25 . [2] It has an average elevation of 77 metres (252 feet).

Contents

It is a historical center of commercial activities developed at the crossroads connecting Patna to Sasaram and Buxar to Dehri. This crossroads is known as Bikramganj Chowk - quite an obvious landmark there. It is an emerging urban hub. Located in the "less industrialised" north of Rohtas district, surrounded by well-irrigated fertile fields which have given Rohtas the title "Rice bowl of Bihar". A railway station on Dehri Road connects to the nearby cities of Patna, Sasaram and Varanasi. Various banks have opened there as commercial activities are generating growth. Once a mundane rural town, Bikramganj is trying to catch up with the developments happening around India. A natural river called "Kao" flows through the town and debouches to Ganga in Buxar. People of all religions live here, but Hindus are in the majority. "Chhath" is a major festival here, although Bikramganj is known for "Durga Puja Mela" when all four roads compete for the best pandals and young folks throng the Chowk area. A local delicacy is "litti with chicken" and a famous sweet is "chhena ka khurma". Nearby towns are Suryapura, Karakat, Koath, Maliyabagh,Natwar and Sanjhauli. The weather is humid and sub-tropical, good for rice cultivation. "Katarni" is a famous variety of rice grown around Bikramganj.

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1961 5,681—    
1971 14,656+158.0%
1981 20,570+40.4%
1991 28,898+40.5%
2001 38,408+32.9%
2011 48,465+26.2%
Source: 2011 Census of India [1]

In 2011, the total population of Bikramganj block was 163,565. Of these, 48,565 lived in the city of Bikramganj and 115,100 lived in rural areas. The overall population of the block increased from 136,703 in 2001 to 163,565 in 2011, representing a 19.6% increase over the decade. [1]

The sex ratio of Bikramganj was 882 in 2011, the lowest among cities in Rohtas district. The sex ratio was higher in rural areas, with 911 females for every 1000 males (the second-lowest ratio in Rohtas, ahead of Kargahar), bringing the overall sex ratio of the sub-district to 902. Again, this value was the lowest in Rohtas. The sub-district's sex ratio was also 902 among the 0-6 age group, again the lowest in Rohtas, but the distribution was somewhat different: the ratio was 894 in the city of Bikramganj itself and 906 in rural villages. [1]

The literacy rate of Bikramganj city was 74.76% in 2011, which was slightly below the Rohtas urban average of 78.35%. Literacy was higher in men than in women, with 81.37% of males but only 67.26% of females able to read and write; the corresponding 14.11% literacy gender gap was slightly above the district urban average of 13.33%. In rural parts of Bikramganj block, the literacy rate was 74.96%, slightly above the district rural average of 72.5%, with 85.56% of men and 63.33% of women able to read and write. The combined literacy rate of the entire sub-district of Bikramganj was 74.90%, slightly above the district average of 73.37%. [1]

Amenities

The city of Bikramganj had one hospital as of 2011, along with two movie theatres, five nationalised banks and a community centre. The town did not have a public library at the time. [1]

All 80 inhabited villages in Bikramganj block had drinking water in 2011, but only 3 of them had tap water; most villages instead got water via well or hand pump. 57 villages had schools, serving 93.35% of the rural population. 20 had medical facilities, serving 44.69% of the rural population, and 31 had telephone access, serving 60.66% of the rural population. 10 villages had banks, 8 had agricultural credit societies, and 51 had permanent pucca roads. 58 villages had electrical power, serving 89.75% of the rural population. [1]

Educational Institutions

Anjabit Singh College

Anjabit Singh College, Bikramganj is one of the prestigious and oldest constituent colleges of Veer Kunwar Singh University (V.K.S.U.), Arrah, established in 1957 by Late Shri Nepal Singh, a resident of Dhawan village of Bikramganj sub-division, Rohtas. At the very outset, Justice Anand Singh and Justice Kainhaiya Singh were the members of the Governing body of this college. Shri Vishwanath Singh was the founder principal of this college. The college is imparting education in Arts and Science up to Degree levels along with post-graduate teaching in History and Economics in the faculty of Arts. It is also running B.C.A. course under the vocational/professional program. The college has well-equipped science laboratories and an adequate library, separate common rooms and toilets for boys and girls. Admissions are taken on the basis of released cut marks by college. [3]

Dr. N Jha Mahila College

Keeping the betterment of the students when it comes to academic, physical, and mental progress paramount is Dr. N Jha Mahila College in Rohtas. From the moment it laid its foundation in the ground the establishment became a recognized educational institute in the city. Its eminence lies not just in the academic success of its students but also in their all-around personality and the enhanced sense of maturity at a young age. Widening their horizon when it comes to their studies as well as their code of conduct when interacting with fellow mates, the college takes the initiative of molding them into better citizens. Overlooking the heart of the city, the college is considerably convenient for a number of its students. [4]

DAV Public School

Established in the year 2008, DAV Public School is located in a Rural area of Bihar state/ut of India. School is providing Secondary level education and is being managed by Private Unaided Organisation. The medium of instruction is English language and school is Co-educational. School is affiliated with Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for secondary level. [5]

Sr. Sec. High School Tenduni

Established in the year 1975, Sr. Sec. H S Tenduni is located in Urban area of Bihar state/ut of India. In Tenduni area of Bikramganj block of Rohtas district. School is providing Secondary, High Secondary (9-12) level education and is being managed by the Department of Education. The medium of instruction is Hindi language and school is Co-educational. School is affiliated with State Board Bihar School Examination Board for both secondary and high secondary level. [6]

Utkarmit High School, Ghusia Kalan

Established in the year 1950, upgraded H S Ghusia Kalan is located in Rural area of Bihar state/ut of India. In Ghusia Kalan area of Bikramganj block of Rohtas district. School is providing Secondary level education and is being managed by the Department of Education. The medium of instruction is Hindi language and school is Co-educational. School is affiliated with State Board Bihar School Examination Board for secondary level. [7]

Krishna Sudarshan Public School

Established in the year 2008, Krishna Sudarshan Public School is located in Urban area of Bihar state/ut of India. School is providing Upper primary level education and is being managed by Unrecognised Body. The medium of instruction is English language and school is Co-educational.This school is located near south side of Bikramganj Railway Station. Some alumni from this school are Rajnish Gulandhiya, Ankit Aditya, Vishwajeet Mouar, Aman Lal, Amit singh. [8]

St. S.n. Global School

The co-educational English medium school provides basic infrastructures to its students like classrooms for all classes separately, laboratory, library facilities, having its own playground to encourage its students in various indoor and outdoor sports and games. Admissions in English medium under CBSE syllabus is provided by the school from Class 1 to High School. [9]

The Divine Public School

The Divine Public School Affiliated to C.B.S.E Delhi is run and managed by "Radhika Sriniwas Educational and Welfare Trust" a registered academic and social institution. The school was started in April 2011. This school is a unique and quality oriented co-educational school for the sake of children from standard Pre Nursery to class X, located in calm, pleasant and pollution free atmosphere at Bikramganj Rohtas, Bihar. It is designed to impact integrated education to children. Highly motivated, dedicated and competent staffs are selected to create a better academic atmosphere. The system of the D.P.S Bikramganj Rohtas, Bihar is completely based on the Central Board of Secondary Education (C.B.S.E) pattern. During this modern computer era, it is very much essential to have a proper and good knowledge of computer. Nowadays, computer is part and parcel of life. The School is well-equipped computer lab to provide enough practical knowledge of computer. Availability of generator fulfills the scarcity of electricity. [10]

Villages

Besides the city of Bikramganj, there are 100 villages in Bikrambanj block. Of these, 80 are inhabited, with a total rural population of 115,100. [1]

Village nameTotal land area (hectares)Population (in 2011)
Atrauliya130
Bhagopur980
Khirodharpur1521,054
Khaira2383,240
Isarpura117948
Rauni701,001
Kharagpura60531
Raksiya2131,141
Maidhara100876
Karmaini110715
Bahuara1621,596
Amauna 94270
Tekanpura1381,000
Larui1061,042
Kusamhra2262,617
Balha64381
Jalha43594
Bhorna4144
Jiu Khap160
Tenua640
Kharauj Khurd390
Amma Pokhar64779
Nonhar 5755,992
Semariya540
Raghopur770
Lilkanthpur109816
Dharmagatpur951,224
Paunra1121,544
Balipur330
Kharhua1751,306
Hunrrahaba36163
Dehra1581,110
Jamorhi2803,668
Khaira Dih680
Bharkuriya85179
Mathiya30604
Bilkhoriya104523
Nagi810
Amathu832,045
Durga Dih371,944
Dhawan1052,746
Mangitpur400
Morauna2603,000
Buchkatwa350
Baha Dih190
Kastar2321,738
Inrath Khurd1691,792
Kotwa Dih250
Inrath Kalan1211,200
Noawan2012,397
Bargaiyan31473
Mohni3024,421
Shiwpur2384,346
Siarua158833
Kukur Dih457
Gobraha870
Mahuari790
Baruna891,902
Turti2311,791
Dumariya15013
Silauta89420
Basgitiya1681,683
Parariya174800
Dumariya69371
Kolha75573
Baluahi831,040
Padumanpur69223
Manpur1531,156
Bankat230
Semra941,111
Jogia71712
Parsamadhopur75514
Kajhai1041,844
Lokaya40707
Dehri Udai90664
Dehrisat Sham270
Ghosiya Khurd1341,233
Sahejani96294
Reriya2532,004
Gopalpur49227
Ramnath Parasi530
Kanda Dih1421,041
Balchanwan50547
Dafal Dih6677
Salempur1432,000
Barna601,083
Jonhi4165,059
Hathilpur380
Khalariya811,433
Atpa30225
Gotpa991,800
Lewajit100181
Ghusia 4228,567
Purandarpur131269
Lachhmanpur133846
Matuli166945
Mani 5584,455
Niga2491,988
Ramna Dihra2112,154
Keshodih451,249

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sasaram</span> City in Bihar, India

Sasaram, also spelled as Shahsaram, is a historical city and a municipal corporation region in the Rohtas district of Bihar state in eastern India.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gopalganj district, India</span> District of Bihar in India

Gopalganj is one of the administrative districts in the Indian state of Bihar. The district headquarters is the town of Gopalganj, and the district is part of Saran Division. Major languages spoken are Hindi and Bhojpuri.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rohtas district</span> District of Bihar in India

Rohtas District is one of the thirty-eight districts of Bihar state, India. It came into existence when Shahabad District was bifurcated into Bhojpur & Rohtas in 1972. Administrative headquarter of the district is Sasaram. Rohtas district has the highest literacy in Bihar. The literacy rate of Rohtas district which is 73.37% as per 2011 census is highest among all 38 districts of Bihar.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dehri</span> Urban Area in Bihar, India

Dehri also known as Dehri-on-Sone is a Nagar parishad and corresponding community development block in Rohtas district in the state of Bihar, India. Situated on the banks of Sone River, Dehri is a railway hub, and is adjoining Dalmianagar that used to be an industrial town.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nasriganj</span> Nagar panchayat town in Bihar, India

Nasriganj is a nagar panchayat town and corresponding community development block situated in Rohtas District of Bihar, India. Located on the banks of the Son River, the town was a vibrant economic hub in the late 19th century. The town of Nasriganj had a population of 23,819, according to the 2011 Census of India, while the total population of Nasriganj block was 115,117. Besides the town of Nasriganj itself, the block consisted of 53 villages, of which 50 were inhabited and 3 were uninhabited.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nokha, Rohtas</span> Town in Bihar, India

Nokha is a nagar panchayat town and corresponding community development block in Rohtas district in the Indian state of Bihar. As of 2011, the population of the town of Nokha was 27,302 in 4,381 households. The rural population of Nokha block was 146,025, thus bringing the total block population 173,327. The economic situation of this region is mainly dependent on parboiled rice processed by number of rice mills in this area.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tilouthu</span> Town in Bihar, India

Tilothu, also spelled Tilauthu or Tilothu, is a village and corresponding community development block in Rohtas district, Bihar, India. It is located 15 km from Dehri-on-Sone on the west bank of the Son River. As of 2011, the population of Tilouthu was 16,402, in 2,745 families, while the corresponding block population was 109,249.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bhojpur district, India</span> District of Bihar in India

Bhojpur district is one of the thirty-eight districts of the Indian state of Bihar. Arrah city is the administrative headquarters of this district. Bhojpur district came into existence in 1972. Earlier it was the part of Shahabad district. This district is named "Bhojpur" after great Parmara King Bhoja as most early settlers were Rajput rulers of Parmara dynasty then called as Ujjainiya.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kochas</span> Town in Bihar, India

Kochas is a town and corresponding community development block in Rohtas district of Bihar state, India. It is located at an elevation of 69 m above MSL. National Highway 319 passes through Kochas. The nearest airport is Varanasi Airport (105 km).The most famous cultural event of Kochas is Krishn Lila unfortunately it is known and famous as "Kans Lila". Beside Krishn Lila other famous cultural activities are Chhath Puja, Durga Puja and other religious functions. Kochas's Surya Mandir sun temple is identity of Kochas. It is situated in center of a Pond "Pokhara". It was established on 1 October (SS).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dinara, Bihar</span> Village in Bihar, India

Dinara is a CD Block in Rohtas district, Bihar, India. It is situated on the National Highway 319. The birthplace of the famous poet Dariya Saheb is just 5 km from Dinara.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mokar</span> Village in Bihar, India

Mokar is a Village located in Sasaram tehsil of Rohtas district in Bihar, India. It is situated 5 km away from Sasaram, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Mokar village. As per 2009 stats, Mokar village is also a gram panchayat.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sheosagar</span> Village in Bihar, India

Sheosagar, also spelled Shiusagar or Shivsagar, is a village and corresponding community development block in Rohtas district of Bihar, India. As of 2011, the village of Sheosagar had a population of 2,065, in 345 households, while the entire block had a population of 176,080. The nearest major city is Sasaram, the capital of Rohtas district.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rohtas block</span> Place in Bihar, India

Rohtas is a community development block in Rohtas district of Bihar, India. The block headquarters is in the village of Akbarpur, 5 km east of the historic Rohtas Fort. As of 2011, the population of Rohtas block was 86,049.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Akorhi Gola</span> Village in Bihar, India

Akorhi Gola is a village and corresponding community development block in Rohtas district of Bihar, India. Located 6 km north of Dehri, Akorhi Gola is known for its blanket weaving industry. As of 2011, the village had a population of 3,810, in 601 households, while the total block population was 120,145.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sanjhauli</span> Village in Bihar, India

Sanjhauli, also spelled Sajhauli, is a village and corresponding community development block in Rohtas district of Bihar, India. As of 2011, the village of Sanjhauli had a population of 7,608, in 1,269 households, while the entire block had a population of 62,621. The nearest major city is Bikramganj.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Suryapura, India</span> Village in Bihar, India

Suryapura, also spelled Surajpura, is a village and corresponding community development block in Rohtas district of Bihar, India. As of 2011, the village of Suryapura had a population of 6,347, in 900 households, while Suryapura block had a population of 57,529, in 8,728 households. It is the least populous of Rohtas's 19 blocks.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dawath</span> Village in Bihar, India

Dawath is a village and corresponding community development block in Rohtas district of Bihar state, India. The nearest city is the nagar panchayat town of Koath, which is administered as part of Dawath block.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kargahar</span> Village in Bihar, India

Kargahar is a village and corresponding community development block in Rohtas district of Bihar, India. As of 2011, the population of Kargahar was 10,170, in 1,464 households, while the population of Kargahar block was 225,082, in 31,528 households. The nearest city is Sasaram, the district headquarters.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Suryadev Singh</span> Indian politician and convicted criminal

Suryadev Singh is a former Indian politician based in Bihar, who was elected to Bihar Legislative Assembly twice from Bikramganj Assembly constituency of Rohtas district. He was first elected to Bihar Legislative Assembly as the candidate of Indian People's Front in 1990 Bihar Legislative Assembly election. Later, he defected to Rashtriya Janata Dal and in a run up to 1995 Bihar Legislative Assembly election, he was again elected to Bihar Legislative Assembly, this time, on the symbol of Rashtriya Janata Dal. Before his retirement from politics, following his conviction in a murder case, he was a member of Janata Dal (United). The Bikramganj Assembly constituency ceased to exist after 2005, after the delimitation of constituencies.

Mani is a village near Bikramganj, in the Rohtas district of Bihar state, India. The total population of the village is 4,455 as per 2011 Census of India, spread across 558 hectares. The population is roughly equally divided between male and female, with a male population of 2,321 and a female population of 2,134.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "Census of India 2011: Bihar District Census Handbook - Rohtas, Part A (Village and Town Directory)". Census 2011 India. pp. 33, 44–70, 96–99, 460–507, 1191–1192. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  2. ↑ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Bikramganj, India". www.fallingrain.com.
  3. ↑ "Home Page:Anjabit Singh College,Bikramganj".
  4. ↑ Dr N Jha Mahila Collage Near Mono Baba Khuttiya Bikramganjjustdial.com[ dead link ].
  5. ↑ "DAV PUBLIC SCHOOL, BIKRAMGANJ Bikramganj Bikramganj Rohtas (Bihar) | StudyApt".
  6. ↑ "HIGH SCHOOL TENDUNI Tenduni Bikramganj Rohtas (Bihar) | StudyApt".
  7. ↑ "UTKARMIT HIGH SCHOOL, GHUSIYA KALA Ghusia Bikramganj Rohtas (Bihar) | StudyApt".
  8. ↑ "KRISHNA SUDARSHAN PUBLIC SCHOL Ward No- 16 Bikramganj Rohtas (Bihar) | StudyApt".
  9. ↑ "St S.N. Global School, Bikramganj, Sasaram, Rohtas".
  10. ↑ "Divine Public School". Archived from the original on 19 August 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.