Top Places to visit in Bhojpur (Arrah), Bihar

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1Bhojpur district, established in 1972, is located in northern Bihar and has Arrah as its administrative headquarters.
2The district has a population of approximately 2.7 million, with a literacy rate of 72.79% and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1000 males.
3Veer Kunwar Singh, a key figure in the Indian Rebellion of 1857, led a successful fight against British forces in Bhojpur.

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"Bhojpur district, established in 1972, is located in northern Bihar and has Arrah as its administrative headquarters."

— Top Places to visit in Bhojpur (Arrah), Bihar

Bhojpur district is one of the thirty-eight districts of Bihar state in northern India. Arrah town (also known as Ara) is the administrative headquarters of this district.

The district came into existence in 1972, when Shahabad district was bifurcated into Bhojpur and Rohtas.

Geography

Bhojpur district occupies an area of 2,395 square kilometres (925 sq mi),

It is located at a longitude of 83° 45' to 84° 45' East and the latitude is 25° 10' to 25° 40' North and is situated at a height of 193 meters above sea level.[citation needed]

Economy

In 2006 the Indian government named Bhojpur one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640). It is one of the 38 districts in Bihar currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF).

Demographics

According to the 2011 census Bhojpur district, Bihar has a population of 2,720,155, roughly equal to the nation of Kuwait or the US state of Nevada. This gives it a ranking of 145th in India (out of a total of 640). The district has a population density of 1,136 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,940/sq mi) . Its population growth rate over the decade 2001–2011 was 21.27%.Bhojpur has a sex ratio of 900 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 72.79%.

Languages

Languages include Bhojpuri, a language with almost 200 000 000 speakers, according to the study of 'Times of India Daily' written in both the Devanagari and Kaithi scripts,[7] Hindi and Urdu.

University & Colleges

Veer kunwar Singh University , Ara

Jain College, Ara

Maharaja College, Ara

J J College, Ara

S B College, Ara

MMM College Ara

B D College , Ara

Tapindu College ,Ara

Sanjay Gandhi College, Ara

Schools

Kendriya Vidalaya, Ara

JNV, Behea

DAV Public School, Ara

Jain School, Ara

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhojpur_district,_Bihar

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1. Top Places to visit in Bhojpur (Arrah), Bihar

Kunwar Singh (1777 – 26 April 1858) was a notable leader during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. He belonged to a royal Ujjainiya (Panwar) Rajput house of Jagdispur, currently a part of Bhojpur district, Bihar, India. At the age of 80, he led a select band of armed soldiers against the troops under the command of the British East India Company. He was the chief organiser of the fight against the British in Bihar. He is popularly known as Veer Kunwar Singh.

In his last battle, fought on 23 April 1858, near Jagdispur, the troops under the control of the East India Company were completely routed. On 22 and 23 April being injured he fought bravely against the British Army and with the help of his army drove away the British Army, brought down the Union Jack from Jagdishpur Fort and hoisted his flag. He returned to his palace on 23 April 1858 and soon died on 26 April 1858.

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2. Sun Temple, Tarari

The Dev village of Tarari block has statue of the SUN GOD besides several other deities. These statues are said to be of 14 th century or even before.

3. Veer Kunwar Singh Qila, Jagdishpur

The great warrior of 1857 belonged to Jagdishpur. His fort is still there to reminds us of the great son of the soil who fought for the freedom till his last.

4. Aranya Devi Temple

This is famous temple of Aranya Devi (Forest Goddess). She is said to be the deity goddess of Ara town . Here one statue is of ADI SAKTI and the second is established by the PANDAVAs. The temple is very old and draws many devotees every day. It is situated at the top of stone boulders.

5. Places of Interest

Shahi Masjid : This five Gumbad Masjid, the second of its kind in India was constructed by Shahjahan in 1623 AD. This is situated near Aranya Devi temple.

Karbala, Masjid of Maulabagh : This Masjid was built around 1817 with Aurangjeb’s assistance. It is situated at Maula Bagh muhalla at Ara.

Chaturvuj Narayan Mandir : This very ancient statue of Laxmi -Narayan is situated at Chaturvuj village of Piro block.

Bhavani Mandir : Chaturvuj Baraon – 13th century statue .

Jagdamba Mandir : Here is an ancient statue of Goddess Jagdamba at Mukundpur village of Charpokhari block.

Parswanath Mandir ; It is a century old Jain Temple located at Masadh Village. Mahamaya Mandir

This temple is at Ekwari village of Sahar block. This was made during Mughal period.

Jain Sidhant Bhawan : It has a such library which contains unique collection of materials related to Jainism.

Paihari Jee Ka Ashram : It is an ashram at Dhrampur village at Sahar block.

Kurwa Shiv : There are some ancient statues related to Banasur. It is situated in Shahpur – Billoti Road.

Venkatesh Mandir : This temple situated at Perhap village has a statue of Southern architectural style.

Shahi Jama Masjid : This Masjid was built by Shershah, which is located at Garhani Bazzar. Renovation work is in progress here.

Lakar Sah Ki Mazar : It is situated at Sahpur, it a famous mazar of a local muslim saint.

6. Accommodation(Hotel/Dharamsala)

Hotel Ara Grand

Near east Ramna road, Arrah , 808301.

Ara Railway Station – 2 KM

Hotel Park View

Near east Ramna road, Arrah , 808301.

Ara Railway Station – 2 KM

Hotel The Regal

Near east Ramna road, Arrah , 808301.

Ara Railway Station – 2 KM

Buddha Rishav International

Near east Ramna road, Arrah , 808301.

Near Har Prasad Jain School and V-Mart Mall

Ara Railway Station – 2 KM

7. How to Reach

BY FLIGHT

There are no direct flights. Nearest airport is Patna Airport.

Patna Airport (PAT), to Arrah : 53KMs

Gaya Airport (GAY), to Arrah : 89 KMs

BY TRAIN

District Headquarter, Arrah, is well connected to other major cities of the country by train. There are more than 150 trains pass through Ara Junction (ARA). Some of the key railway stations in the district other than Ara are Bihiya, Kulaharia, Banahi, Koelwar, Karisath, Piro, Garhani which connect most of the towns and villages in the District.

BY BUS

District Headquarters Arrah is well connected by road . Arrah , Jagdispur , Piro , Behea are the Cities in this district having road connectivity to major towns and remote villages. Arrah is about 53 KMs by road to Patna (Capital of Bihar). You can easily get regular buses to Arrah from other major cities of the state.

Bus Station(s):

Govt Bus Stand, Near Railway Sttion, Arrah

Private Bus stand, Bypass road, Arrah

source: https://bhojpur.nic.in/