हाजीपुर समाचार

Hajipur is the largest city and headquarters of Vaishali district of Tirhut Division in Indian state of Bihar. Hajipur is 11th leading city and 14th most populous city of the State, making it the second fastest developing city next to Patna. It has an total population of 4.43 lakh as per census 2011. Vaishali district (also known as Hajipur district),[13] is ranked 8th on a list of 38 districts in Bihar in terms of growth.

The city is known for producing bananas.Patna, the capital of Bihar is only 10 km from Hajipur. The metropolis of Patna comprises PRDA area, includes Hajipur.Mahatma Gandhi Setu, one of the longest bridges in the world, links it to Patna. After Patna, it is the fastest developing city in bihar, primarily because of its close proximity to Patna (just 10 km). There has been plans to expand Patna to Greater Patna, by absorbing Hajipur and other surrounding towns in it

Hajipur Industrial Area is a developing Business Hub in the northern part of the state. From 1869 to 2002 Hajipur had Nagar Panchayat as the executive unit which later developed into the metropolis in the year 2002 and is administered by a Hajipur Municipal Corporation.[20] The area of Hajipur city spread across 19.64sq. km (7.58 sq mi). The city is divided into 39 wards. In 1979, a museum was established in Hajipur, By the Directorate of Archaeology and museum, Bihar.

Contents [hide]
Etymology
History
Geography and climate
Geography
Climate
Demographics
Economy
Places of interest
Ramchaura Mandir
Kaun Haara Ghat
Nepali Mandir
Pataleshwar Mandir
Bateshwar Nath Temple
Baithakji Hajipur
Mahatma Gandhi Setu
Sonepur Cattle Fair
Vaishali Mahotsava
Education and research
Notable institutes
Colleges
Schools
Non-government organization
Notable people
Sports
Transport
Rail link
Nearest Airport
Roads
Media
Utility services
Direction board
Gallery
See also
References
External links
Etymology[edit]
The town is known by the name of Hajipur as it was founded by a King of Bengal named Haji Ilyas Shah who ruled between 1345 to 1358 AD. Inside the fort built by this king in Hajipur, there is a mosque called Jamia Masjid, a plain building measuring 84.5 ft (25.8 m) long and 33.5 ft (10.2 m) broad.[23]

History[edit]
In the ancient time, it was known as Ukkacala and was the first village to come after crossing River Ganges at Patna. The village of Hajipur gained significance, as it was the venue of one of the discourses given by Lord Buddha. Buddha preached the Cula Gopalaka Sutta, a Middle Length Discourse, here. Along with that, it is also of interest because a portion of Ananda's ashes were enshrined in the town, the closest disciple of Lord Buddha. Ananda acted as the Buddha's personal attendant for twenty years and outlived him by several decades.[24] Hajipur, earlier in British India was a small town in Muzaffarpur district situated on the confluence of the Ganges and Gandak. Hajipur figures conspicuously in the history of struggles between Akbar and the rebellious Afghan karrani rulers of Bengal.

Hajipur (Vaishali)-find its origin way back in history from the mahabharata period. It is the place where democracy found its origin around 600BC.[25] Ancient Licchavi republic was established in this land only. It is the place where Lord Mahavir took birth and Gautam Buddha delivered his last sermon and announced his Parinirvana.

Geography and climate[edit]
Geography[edit]
Hajipur is the headquarters of Vaishali after its separation from Muzaffarpur district on October 12, 1972. It is located at 25.68°N 85.22°E.[26] It has an average elevation of 46 metres (150 ft).

The Hajipur city being bounded by Narayani Gandak river in the west and holy Ganges in the south. Very Good network of rail, road and water transport exists in the city connecting it with other parts of district as well as state and country. Mahatma Gandhi Setu (5575m long, Prestressed box culvert type RCC bridge) over river Ganges connects it with Patna,[27] the state capital while another rail and road bridge over Gandak connects it with Sonepur.

Climate[edit]
The plain terrain of city and its nearby places is famous for banana, Litchi and mango plantations. The region looks green with plants and trees growing in semi-tropical monsoon climate. However, months of May–June are hot and December–January is cold.[28]

The climate is warm and temperate in Hajipur. This location is classified as Csa by Köppen and Geiger. The temperature here averages 25.8 °C. The average annual rainfall is 993 mm. The driest month is December, with 3 mm of rainfall with an average of 266 mm, the most precipitation falls in July. The warmest month of the year is May, with an average temperature of 32.2 °C. January has the lowest average temperature of the year is 17.1 °C.The difference in precipitation between the driest month and the wettest month is 263 mm. During the year, the average temperatures vary by 15.1 °C.

The table below details historical monthly averages for climate variables.

[hide]Climate data for Hajipur
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 23.6
(74.5) 26.3
(79.3) 32.8
(91) 33.8
(92.8) 38.6
(101.5) 36.4
(97.5) 32.8
(91) 32.2
(90) 32.2
(90) 31.8
(89.2) 28.8
(83.8) 24.9
(76.8) 31.18
(88.12)
Daily mean °C (°F) 17.1
(62.8) 19.6
(67.3) 25.4
(77.7) 28.3
(82.9) 32.2
(90) 31.6
(88.9) 29.6
(85.3) 29.4
(84.9) 29.1
(84.4) 27.2
(81) 22.2
(72) 18.1
(64.6) 25.82
(78.48)
Average low °C (°F) 10.7
(51.3) 13.0
(55.4) 18.1
(64.6) 22.9
(73.2) 25.9
(78.6) 26.9
(80.4) 26.5
(79.7) 26.6
(79.9) 26.1
(79) 22.7
(72.9) 15.7
(60.3) 11.4
(52.5) 20.54
(68.98)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 15
(0.59) 6
(0.24) 5
(0.2) 8
(0.31) 27
(1.06) 137
(5.39) 266
(10.47) 259
(10.2) 195
(7.68) 66
(2.6) 6
(0.24) 3
(0.12) 993
(39.1)
Source: Climate table (average high and low) and average precipitation[30]
Demographics[edit]
Historical population
Year Pop. ±%
1901 21,398 —
1911 19,233 −10.1%
1921 16,760 −12.9%
1931 19,299 +15.1%
1941 21,963 +13.8%
1951 25,149 +14.5%
1961 34,044 +35.4%
1971 41,890 +23.0%
1981 62,520 +49.2%
1991 87,687 +40.3%
2001 119,412 +36.2%
2011 147,688 +23.7%
Population history of Hajipur city (1901-2011)
Source: [31]
As per 2011 census Hajipur city has a population of 147,688, out of which males were 78,047 and females were 69,641. The literacy rate was 76.80 per cent, higher than the national average of 74.04%: male literacy is 82.45%, and female literacy is 70.47%. In Hajipur, 14.15% of the population is under 6 years of age. The sex ratio of 892 females per 1,000 males was lower than the national average of 944.[32][33]

See also: List of cities in Bihar
Religions in Hajipur
Hinduism

85.84%
Islam

13.86%
Christianity

0.13%
Buddhist

0.04%
Jainism
0.01%
Others♦
0.00%
Distribution of religions
♦Includes Sikhs (0.02%).
♦ Source:[34]

Economy[edit]
The economy of Hajipur is largely service orientated, but it also has an agricultural base and industrial sector. As of 2011, service accounts for 55%, industry 9% and agriculture 35% of the economy of the city.[35]

As of 2010, there are several upcoming construction projects from private and public sectors with three new bridges connecting to Patna.[36]

The Export Promotion Industrial Park, is a multiple-product export processing zone in East India developed by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Government of Bihar and by the administrative body BIADA located in Hajipur, Bihar, In the administrative Vaishali district, has 94 acres (38 ha; 0.147 sq mi) of land with modern infrastructure.[37][38][39][40]

See also: Export Promotion Park of India, Hajipur
Places of interest[edit]
Ramchaura Mandir[edit]

Ramchaura Mandir
The Ramchaura Mandir is a Hindu Temple in the city of Hajipur, Bihar, India. Dedicated to Lord Rama, it is located at Rambhadra near Helabazar, Hajipur. As per local folklore, it is said to have been in existence since Ramayana period and Lord Shri Ram is believed to have visited this place on his way to Janakpur, where his footprints are worshiped. The Ramchaura Mandir has tradition of celebrating Rama Navami, the birth anniversary of Rama, every year. A small fair is also organised on the eve of Rama Navami. Archeological objects excavated from Ramchaura are kept at the Patna Museum.[41]

Kaun Haara Ghat[edit]
It is considered one of the main ghats of Ganga-Gandak, where worshiping and cremation has been performed for centuries. This ghat has got its name based on an ancient legend. According to this legend, "The famous fight of Gaja (elephant)-Graah (crocodile), which is well covered in Indian scriptures, is the reason behind people asking -kaun haara. Hence the name- Kaunhara ghat. Scriptures tell that Lord Vishnu had to interfere in the fight to save his devotee Gajaraj, who was being drowned by crocodile. Both Gaja and Graah were gandharvas. But due to some curse they became Gaja and Graah. Lord Visnu killed Graah to give him instant salvation, and saved life Of Gajaraj.

The depiction of fighting Gaja Graah is an emblem for the city, and is prominently shown on the Hajipur railway station's dome, and other notable places.[42]

Nepali Mandir[edit]

Nepali Chhawani Mandir
The temple locates west of Hajipur, on the confluence of the Ganges and the Gandak is situated this unique Shaivite shrine. Made in the late medieval period (18th century), by (Mathabarsingh Thapa), the temple brings-in a fresh pagoda-style architecture of the Himalaya Kingdom to the plains of the Ganges. This temple is built largely of wood. Another distinctive feature of this temple is its fine wooden carving. Both in style and finish, largely drawn in from the Himalayan world of architecture, Nepali Temple at Hajipur remains quite singular and inimitable