Dalsinghsarai
| Dalsinghsarai Dalsingsarai | |
|---|---|
| city | |
  Dalsinghsarai Location in Bihar, India | |
| Coordinates: 25°40′00″N 85°50′00″E / 25.6667°N 85.8333°ECoordinates: 25°40′00″N 85°50′00″E / 25.6667°N 85.8333°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Bihar |
| District | Samastipur |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 20,181 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Maithili, Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 848114 |
Dalsinghsarai or Dalsingsarai is a town and a notified area in Samastipur district in the state of Bihar, India.
History
It has been named after 9th guru of Aghori named Dalpat Singh. Before that it was called Aghoria Ghat.
This city has been the center of indigo cultivation during British rule. In 1902 an indigo research institute was also opened close to this city in Pusa.[1]
There was also a cigarette factory operating under British rule because of high volume of tobacco farming in nearby areas.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[2] Dalsinghsarai had a population above 50,000. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Dalsinghsarai has an average literacy rate of 60%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69% and, female literacy is 51%. In Dalsinghsarai, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age. The river traversing the city is Balan. Dalsinghsarai is a sub-division of Samastipur district.
Roadways
Dalsingsarai is well connected by road. This town is situated on National Highway No.-28, which links Barauni (Bihar) to the capital city of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, via Gorakhpur.It is also connected to SH 88.
Railways
It is well connected by railways.It is on the Barauni-Samastipur-Muzaffarpur main track which connects it well todifferent track other parts of the country.Also,through Samastipur-Darabhanga line it is well connected to railways in tirhut/mithila region which is often faster than roadways for local transport.
References
- ↑ "Dalsinghsarai : the city of hopes n joy: History". dalsinghsarai.blogspot.in. Retrieved 2016-08-12.
- ↑ "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. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
mahavir market
mahavir market it is located near (32 number gumti),history of this market is very interesting this market is of amarkant choudhary.when he was not having 10 rupees in his pocket that time he thought to make this market,and lastally he acchived success.still construction is going on.you will surprised to know that this market is longest market in dss/visit ones/hope for ur better future//thanks.