Surajgarha

Surajgarha is one of seven blocks in Lakhisarai District of Bihar consisting of 117 villages. It lies on the banks of the mighty Ganges River and is 17 km north-east of Lakhisarai. During the 16th century, the place had witnessed a powerful battle between Ibrahim Khan and Sher Shah. Patna Airport and Gaya Airport are the nearest airports. Kiul Railway Station is the nearest major railhead. This is a small town located 32 km from Munger and 16 km from Lakhisarai, on NH-33. It is on the banks of Kiul river, and this town is famous for its Durga puja celebrations, and sweets. There is a particular type of sweet, called 'CHENA' made by some shops here, which is famous even in the neighbouring cities.Major cropsMajor crops grown are wheat, paddy, maize and mangoes, all other major pulses and vegetables. The total cultivable land area around Surajgarha is about 860 ha.Languages spokenMajor languages spoken are Angika, Hindi, Magahi, English and Urdu.WeatherThe weather here is of extreme type. Summer temperature stays at 40-45 C in day and Winters may see a drop till 5C. Heavy downpour is also experienced. The annual rainfall is 130 cm mainly in monsoons and winters due to Western Disturbances.Places of interestShringi RishiThere is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva at Shringi Rishi, a mountain near to Jalappa Asthan in the Kharagpur hills about 6 km away. The mountain is named after Rishya Sringa of the Ramayana, who performed a yajna sacrifice at the instance of King Dasharatha in order that the latter might have offspring.