Simri Bakhtiyarpur
Simri Bakhtiyarpur | |
|---|---|
Town | |
Simri Bakhtiyarpur Location in Bihar, India | |
| Coordinates: 25°53′N 86°36′E / 25.88°N 86.6°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Bihar |
| Region | Mithila |
| District | Saharsa |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 280,582 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| • Regional | Maithili |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 852127[1] |
| Vehicle registration | BR-19[2] |
| Major highway | NH 231 |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Simri Bakhtiarpur Assembly constituency |
Simri Bakhtiyarpur (/ˈsɪmribɑːkˈtiːjɑːrpʊr/; ISO: Simrī Bakhtiyārpur; Hindi: [sɪmri bəkʰt̪ijaːrpʊr] ⓘ; abbr. SB Pur) is a town in the Saharsa district of Bihar, India. It lies to the south of Saharsa town and serves as the headquarters of the Simri Bakhtiyarpur subdivision. The town is located at 25°43′0″N 86°35′0″E / 25.71667°N 86.58333°E and has an average elevation of 31 metres above mean sea level.[3]
Economy
The economy of Simri-Bakhtiyarpur is primarily agricultural, with Makhana farming playing a key role due to its growing demand in domestic and international markets. This contributes significantly to local income and employment. Additionally, small-scale factories in the region support the economy by processing agricultural products, creating further job opportunities and adding value to local produce.[4][5][6][7]
Transport
The National Highway 231 passes through the town, providing direct access to major cities in Bihar and neighboring states. The Simri Bakhtiyarpur Railway Station further enhances connectivity, linking the region to key destinations across India. These transport networks contribute significantly to the movement of goods and people, supporting both local commerce and tourism.[8][9]
College
- DC College Simri Bakhtiyarpur[10]
- +2 High School Simri Bakhtiyarpur[11]
- Project Girl School Simri Bakhtiyarpur[12]
- Gayatri Shiksha Niketan Simri Bakhtiyarpur[13]
Notable people
- Mehboob Ali Kaiser, politician
- Dinesh Chandra Yadav (Indian politician), Member of the Lok Sabha
- Yusuf Salahuddin, Politician
- Zafar Alam (Bihar politician), Bihar Politician
References
- ^ "Pin Code: SIMRI BAKHTIARPUR, SAHARSA, BIHAR, India, Pincode.net.in".
- ^ "RTO Bihar: List of Cities with Bihar Transport Department Code".
- ^ "Simri Bakhtiyarpur assembly". Chankya Assembly Details.
- ^ "Bihar hooch tragedy: Liquor ban is the biggest corruption of Nitish Kumar's rule, says Tejashwi Yadav". The Economic Times. 19 October 2024. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ Ghosal, Sutanuka (11 June 2024). "Transformative agricultural technologies could accelerate sustainable development in Bihar, finds Cornell University study". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ "Budget and Bihar: Changing its image from crime-ridden to growing and developed". The Indian Express. 27 July 2024. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ PTI (28 August 2024). "Cabinet nod for setting up 12 industrial cities to boost manufacturing; outlay ₹28,602 crore". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ "Bihar gets its first dry port: What is it, how it can help the state". The Indian Express. 23 October 2024. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ Bhaskar, Dainik. "Chunav Loksabha". Dainik Bhaskar.
- ^ "D.C INTER COLLEGE SIMRI BAKHTIYARPUR - Simri District Saharsa (Bihar)". schools.org.in. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
- ^ "HIGH SCHOOL - Simri District Saharsa (Bihar)". schools.org.in. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ "PROJECT GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL - Simri District Saharsa (Bihar)". schools.org.in. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ "Gayatri Shiksha Niketan, Simri Bakhtiyarpur, Saharsa". gsnonline.org. Retrieved 4 November 2024.