Chainpur, India

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. Chainpur has a number of tolas and occasionally called Pubari, Pachhwari, Uttarwari and Dakshinwari tola.Chainpur is part of Kahra Block. Chainpur is located in among Bariahi, Bangaon, Parari and Mahishi.GeographyChainpur 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.AgriculturePaddy, wheat, moong, maize, sugarcane etc. are the main crops of this village. vegetables viz. potato, cauliflower, brinjal, carrot, raddish, lady finger etc., are cultivated in this village.Art and CultureKaali puja, Holi and Durga Puja are the main festival of Chainpur. 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 is organised on the occasion of kaali puja in this village.EducationCollegeBhagirath Kaalika Sanskrit CollegeSchoolsIn addition to a number of primary schools, following are the schools operating in Chainpur: Shashikala Middle SchoolNilkanth Balika Middle SchoolUchcha Vidyalay, chainpur-parariKanya Uchcha vidyalay, parari-chainpur