Hajipur is the headquarters of Vaishali district

Vaishali District

Vaishali District is a district in Bihar state, India. It is named after the Vaishali . The history of Vaishali district is thus very ancient, and finds mention in the Indian classic Mahabharata, as well as in Buddhist and Jain tradition....

 in the Indian

India

India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...

 state

States and territories of India

India is a federal union of states comprising twenty-eight states and seven union territories. The states and territories are further subdivided into districts and so on.-List of states and territories:...

 of Bihar

Bihar

Bihar is a state in eastern India. It is the 12th largest state in terms of geographical size at and 3rd largest by population. Almost 58% of Biharis are below the age of 25, which is the highest proportion in India....

. It is famous for producing bananas, and has a modern railway zonal office. Patna

Patna

Paṭnā , is the capital of the Indian state of Bihar and the second largest city in Eastern India . Patna is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world...

, the capital of Bihar is only 10 km from Hajipur. Mahatma Gandhi Setu

Mahatma Gandhi Setu

Mahatma Gandhi Setu , is a bridge over the river Ganges connecting Patna in the south to Hajipur in the north of Bihar. It was the longest river bridge in India at the time of its construction. It was inaugurated in May 1982 by the then Prime Minister, Mrs Indira Gandhi.Its length is which makes...

, one of the longest bridges in the world, links it to Patna.

Origin of name

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 A.D. Inside the fort built by this king in Hajipur there is a mosque called Jami Masjid, a plain building measuring 84.5 ft (25.8 m) long and 33.5 ft (10.2 m) broad.

In ancient times it was called Ukkacala.

This place is near about 18-19 KM far from Capital of State(Patna).

History

In the ancient time, it was known as Ukkacala and was the first village to come after crossing River Ganga 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 Goplalaka Sutta, a Middle Length Discourse, here. Along with that, it is also of interest because a portion of Ananda

Ananda

Ānanda was one of the principal disciples and a devout attendant of the Buddha. Amongst the Buddha's many disciples, Ānanda had the most retentive memory and most of the suttas in the Sutta Pitaka are attributed to his recollection of the Buddha's teachings during the First Buddhist Council...

'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. Hajipur, earlier in British India was a small town in muzaffarpur district of bengal situated on the confluence of ganges and gandak. Hajipur figures conspicuously in the history of struggles between Akbar and his rebellious Afghan governors 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.Ancient Lichhavi 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. It is also renowned as the land of Ambapali (Amrapali), the great Indian courtesan.

Geography

Hajipur is located at 25.68°N 85.22°E. It has an average elevation of 46 metres (150 ft). Hajipur is the district headquarter of Vaishali after its separation from Muzaffarpur on 12/10/1972. The district has 3 subdivisions, 16 blocks, 191 Gram Panchyat & 1638 villages and is surrounded by Muzaffarpur (East), Patna (South), Samastipur (East) and Saran (West). The Hajipur town being bounded by Narayani Gandak river in the west and holy Ganga in the south, has scope of further expansion in east and north direction only. Very Good network of rail, road and water transport exists in the town connecting it with other parts of district as well as state and country. Famous Mahatma Gandhi Setu (5575m long, Prestressed box culvert type RCC bridge) over river Ganga connects it with Patna, the state capital while another rail and road bridge over Gandak connects it with Sonepur, headquarter of a railway sub-division under ECR, . The plain terrain of town 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 extremely hot and December–January are very cold.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census

Census

A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...

, Hajipur had a population of 119,276. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Hajipur has an average literacy rate of 60%, close to the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 67%, and female literacy is 51%. In Hajipur, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Hajipur is a small town,headquarter of vaishali district Hindi and Urdu is language used by Hajipurians,Bajjika being the local language. Agriculture is main activity and banana, paddy and wheat are the major crops.
After formation of Eastern Cenral Railway Hajipur became its headquarter since 1 October 2002. Hundreds of staff of railway and its supporting agencies has their temporary home at Hajipur and many have settled themselves from outside.

Places of interest

• Addalpur.

It is one of the most famous villages of Hajipur owing to its geographical, mythological as well as communicational importance. It is well beside the zonal office of Eastern-Central Railway as well as the Railway Junction in addition to its connectivity with different means of road transport. Many popular figures of the town belong to this aspiring niche.

• Ramchaura Mandir.

A Hindu

Hindu

Hindu refers to an identity associated with the philosophical, religious and cultural systems that are indigenous to the Indian subcontinent. As used in the Constitution of India, the word "Hindu" is also attributed to all persons professing any Indian religion...

 temple, Pataleshwara Nath is situated on the western outskirts of Hajipur. Go to the centre of town and ask for the way to Ramchaura. The temple on the top of the stupa

Stupa

A stupa is a mound-like structure containing Buddhist relics, typically the remains of Buddha, used by Buddhists as a place of worship....

 is called Ramchaura Mandir. A famous temple named Budi Maai is in Ismailpur (Harauli) village of Hajipur.vv

• Mahadev Math in Rajason situated on the bank of river Ganges. it is also a historical temple.

• Maamu Bhanja (Mazaar of maamu bhanja) a muslim pilgrimage near jadhua on hajipur mahnar road has many old history. every year an urs celebrates here.

• Kaun Haara Ghat.

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 scrdiptures, is the reason behind people asking -kaun haara. Hence the name. 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 Grah were gandharavas. 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.

• Nepali Mandir.

West of Hajipur, on the confluence of the Gangas and the Gandak is situated this unique Shaivite shrine. Made in the late medieval period (18th century), by (Mathabar Singh Thapa) one of the army commanders of Nepal, the temple brings-in a fresh pagoda-style architecture of the Himalayan Kingdom to the plains of the Ganga. This temple is built largely of wood. Another distinctive feature of this temple is its fine wooden carving, which includes, of others, generous erotic scenes. Both in style and finish, largely drawn in from the Himalayan world of architecture, Nepali Temple at Hajipur remains quite singular and inimitable.

• Mahatma Gandhi Setu.

The Mahatma Gandhi Setu (bridge) is the important link between north and south Bihar. It has been constructed over the Ganga near village Jadhua and connects Hajipur with Patna. This is one of longest river bridge having length of 6.75 km. The four lane prestressed RCC bridge was commissioned into service during the year 1982. Traveller get an enthralling experience and panoramic view of lush green banana plantations by Crossing the bridge.

• Sonepur Fair.

Located opposite Hajipur, is a small place of Sonepur where fortnight long cattle fair is held every year starting from Kartik full moon day (October/November). The place goes lively at the onset of winter with the mass holy deep in river Gandak by Hindu at Kaun-hara Ghat. Besides being claimed as the biggest animal fair in Asia, the fair entertain visitors with circus, Tamasha (folk plays), Nautanki (folk dances) and sell everything from elephants to birds; agricultural equipments to vanity items; winter garments to wooden furnitures. Government Department of Rural Development, Department of Agriculture etc. organises training and exihibitions for the farmers coming from all over. The visitors can stay in hotels at Hajipur or they can hire luxury Swiss cottages erected on sand dunes beside river Gandak. The tent and cottages are provided by State Tourism Department only during fair.

• Vaishali Mahotsava.

Ancient village of Vaishali is located 35 km North-West of Hajipur. The place can be reached by road and offers many archeological places to see which includes Buddha Stupa, Ashokan Piller, Abhisek Puskarani (coronation Tank of Vajji Rulers) etc. All the places can be seen during day long visit by arranging a private transport. Vaishali Mahotsava (great celebration) is held every year on Baisakh Purnima (Full Moon Day of 1st Hindu Month) during mid-April to celebrate the birth anniversary of 24th Jain Tirthankar Lord Mahavir who born here in the village Kundalpur, 4 km from Vaishali. The soil of this land is blessed by the visit of Lord Buddha twice during 3rd century BC.

Hazrat Anjan Peer Saha Baba

It is located 4Km from gadai sarai. Its founded by hazrat anjaan peer saha baba. In 1780ad. Its nick name was pakistan chowk (baghmali). many of famous leader visited in hazrat anjan peer saha baba like:- lalu prasad yadav, nitish kumar; ram vilash paswaan,manohan singh,rahul gandhi, and many more.

Transport

Rail link
Hajipur is the headquarters of East Central Railways. Three rail lines connect it to Muzaffarpur

Muzaffarpur

Muzaffarpur Town is a town in Muzaffarpur district in the Indian state of Bihar. It serves as the headquarters of Muzaffarpur district and Tirhut division....

, Chhapra

Chhapra

Chhapra is a city and headquarters of Saran district in the state of Bihar, India. Chhapra is also written as Chapra. It is situated near the junction of the Ghaghara River and The Ganges River....

, and Barauni

Barauni

Barauni is a town in the state of Bihar, India.Barauni was once an Industrial town in Begusarai district, Bihar. After the partition of the Jharkhand from Bihar, it had and still has the potential to become the industrial capital of Bihar....

. Important trains like Guwahati Rajdhani Express(2235/2236), Vaishali Express(2553/2554),Bihar Sampark Kranti Express(2565/2566), Garib Rath Express (2203/2204), Swatantrata Senani Express(2561/2562), Sabarmati Express

Sabarmati Express

The Sabarmati Express is a train which connects the city of Ahmedabad, India to cities in the northern states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The train may take up to two days to complete the journey...

, Lohit Express, Lichhavi Express(4005/4006) and all other trains passing through this route have stoppages here.

Air
Patna Airport - 13.2 miles (21.2 km).
Patna airport is well connected through road. Buses , taxis, auto available 24*7.

Roads
Buses and auto-rickshaws connect the city with the state capital Patna. Buses are also available to Muzaffarpur

Muzaffarpur

Muzaffarpur Town is a town in Muzaffarpur district in the Indian state of Bihar. It serves as the headquarters of Muzaffarpur district and Tirhut division....

, Goraul

Goraul

Goraul is a community development block in Vaishali district in the state of Bihar, India.-History:Goraul is very close to Vaishali garh, Vaishali or Vesali was a city, the capital of the Licchavis and the Vajjian Confederacy.-Economy:...

, Samastipur

Samastipur

Samastipur is a city and a municipality in Samastipur district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is headquarters of the Samastipur district.It is situated on the banks of Burhi Gandak River.-Demographics:...

, Raxaul

Raxaul

Raxaul or Raxaul is a sub-divisional town in the East Champaran district of the Indian state of Bihar. It is situated on the India-Nepal border with Birganj on the other side of the border.-Demographics:...

, Motihari

Motihari

Motihari is the headquarters of East Champaran district in the Indian state of Bihar.-History:In 1866 Champaran was made into a district with Motihari as its headquarters. On 1 December 1977 the Champaran district was divided into two districts, and Motihari became the headquarters of East...

, Bettiah

Bettiah

Bettiah is the headquarters of West Champaran district in the state of Bihar, near the Indo-Nepal border, 225 Kilometres north-west of Patna. Bettiah, pronounced as 'Betiya', derived its name from 'baint'...

, Siwan

Siwan

Siwan may refer to* Sivan, a month of the Hebrew calendar* Siwan, Xichuan County , a town in Xichuan County, Henan, China* Siwan District, in the state of Bihar, India* Siwan, Bihar, the headquarters of the district...

, Chhapra

Chhapra

Chhapra is a city and headquarters of Saran district in the state of Bihar, India. Chhapra is also written as Chapra. It is situated near the junction of the Ghaghara River and The Ganges River....

, and Siliguri

Siliguri

Siliguri is a city in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is located in the Siliguri Corridor or Chicken's Neck - a very narrow strip of land linking mainland India to its north-eastern states. It is also the transit point for air, road and rail traffic to the neighbouring countries of Nepal,...

.

Colleges & Institutes

No.	Name of the College	Place
1	B.M.D. College	Dayalpur
2	B.S. Inter-College
3	Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology (CIPET)	Industrial Area
4	Chaurasiya Raj Kishore Mahavidyalaya	Yusufpur
5	Deo Chand College	Dighi Kalan
6	Jamunilal College	Hathsarganj (Naka no.-3)
7	Industrial Training Institute (ITI)	Anjan Pir
8	Institute of Hotel Management & Applied Nutrition	Hajipur Patna Road
9	Kent Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital	Bidupur
10	National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research(NIPER)	Industrail Area
11	RBS college	Ekara
12	R.N. College	Chauhatta (Hajipur)
13	Sukhdew Mukhlal College	Jadhua
14	S N S College	Dighi Kalan
15	Teachers Training College	Dighhi Kalan
16	Vaishali Mahila Mahavidyalaya	Kaunhara
17	Women's College	Kuchehari Road
18	ANM Training School
19	SPYNET Computers (Wardhan Educational & Development Society)	Kumar Complex, Paswan Chowk
20	Institute of Entreprenurship Development, Bihar
21	RR college, khoksha, Bihar
22	Chaurasiya Coledge	Near to Chaurasiya chowk Patna MG Setu

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! No. !! Name of The School !! Place
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| 1 || Bharat Bharti Bal Vidyalaya|| Andar Quila, Hajipur
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| 2 || Children's paradise ||
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| 3 || Christ Church High School ||Taj-Baj phokhara,Hajipur
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| 4 || Central Public School ||Adalbari, Hajipur
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| 5 || DAV Public School || Bag Dulhan, Hajipur
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| 6 || Dighi High School || Dighi Kalan
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| 7 || G.A.Inter School || Andar Quila
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| 8 || Green Field Public High School || Jadhua
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| 9 || Green Garden Public School || Hathsarganj
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| 10 || Guru Vasisth Vidyayan || Kachahari Road
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| 11 || Gyandeep Central School || Jadhua
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| 12 || Gyan Jyoti Public School ||
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| 13 || Hajipur Girls High School || Kaunhara Ghat
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| 14 || Hi-Tech Public School ||
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| 15 || Indian Public School || Paswan Chowk
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| 16 || Jai Govind High School || Pekauli
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| 17 || Jai Mata Di Public School || M.P.colony
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| 18 || Kendriya Vidyalaya || Hajipur
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| 19 || Kids Care Public School || Kanchanpur
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| 20 || Mount Caramel Public School || Near Kakrahata Bhawan
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| 21 || Oasis Public School || Kanchanpur
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| 22 || Oxford High School ||
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| 23 || P.K.Jha Residential High School || Bag Dulhan
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| 24 || Prem High School || Jadhua
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| 25 || Raj Kishor High School || Badi yusufpur
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| 26 || R.K Middle School || Sahdullahpur
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| 27 || Royel Model Residential School || Johari Bajar
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| 28 || R.S. PUBLIC SCHOOL ||
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| 29 || R.S. Kids ||

|-30 || Sawmi Viveka Nand Shiksha Niketan||
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| 31 || Sahyogi High School || Bajar Samiti,jadhua
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| 32 || (Sarai)Residential Students' Academy || Raj Bhawan,Bagdulhan
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| 33 || Saraswati Vidya Mandir ||
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| 34 || SKS Seminary || Sant Kabir Nagar,jadhua
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| 35 || Sri Mulkjada Singh High School ||
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| 36 || St. Paul's High School || Baghmali & Izra
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| 37 || St. John's Academy || S.D.O Road
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| 38 ||Bishop Public School||S.D.O Road
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| 39 || Surajdeo Memorial School || Sita Chowk
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| 40 || Town High School ||
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| 41 || Vaishali Central School || Rajason
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| 42 || Vikas Vidyala ||
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| 43 || Xavier's School ||
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||44 || Tiny Tot School ||| East of Navin Talkies
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||45 || Shemford Hajipur ||| Manik Complex, Opp Krishi Bazar Samiti, Jadhua Road, Hajipur Distt., Vaishali
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| 46 || Vidya Vihar Vidyalaya || Near to Subhash chowk
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| 47 || Sagar Academy School ||