Chainpur, Saharsa, Bihar

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Chainpur, Saharsa
Village
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Chainpur, Saharsa
Location in Bihar, India
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Chainpur, Saharsa
Chainpur, Saharsa (India)
Coordinates: 25°31′N86°19′E / 25.52°N 86.31°E / 25.52; 86.31
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Bihar
District Saharsa
Elevation
41 m (135 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total
25,584
Languages
 • Official Hindi, Maithili
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
852212
Telephone code06478
ISO 3166 code IN-BR

Chainpur is one of the largest villages of Saharsa District in the Indian state of Bihar in North-East India, and is in the Kosi Division. In the revenue documents, it is mentioned as 'Chainpur Uttar Khand'. Chainpur has a number of tolas and occasionally called Pubari, Pachhwari, Uttarwari and Dakshinwari tola.

Contents

Chainpur is part of Kahra Block. Chainpur is located in among Bariahi, Bangaon, Parari and Mahishi.

Geography

Chainpur and its surrounding areas are a flat alluvial plain forming part of the Kosi river basin. This makes the land very fertile.

Flooding is a major reason for the poor connectivity of the area as bridges tend to get washed away.

Agriculture

Paddy, wheat, moong, maize, sugarcane etc. are the main crops of this village. vegetables viz. potato, cauliflower, brinjal, carrot, radish, lady finger etc., are cultivated in this village.

Art and Culture

Chaynpore, Bahar, ca. 1790, by Thomas Daniell Oriental Scenery Part 5 Fig 15.jpg
Chaynpore, Bahar, ca. 1790, by Thomas Daniell

Holi, Durga Puja and Kaali Puja are the main festival of Chainpur.Ramnavami, Janmashtami, Shivaratri, Hanuman jayanti etc. are also celebrated with full zest and fervour. Sama Chakeva, Chhath, Chaurchan etc. are other festivals of this village. Every year, a grand mela and wrestling Competition is organised on the occasion of Kali puja in the village.

Education

College

Schools

In addition to a number of primary schools, following are the schools operating in Chainpur:

See also

References

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