Hilsa, Bihar
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Hilsa is a sub-division of the Nalanda
district in the India
n state of Bihar well-known as a centre of Buddhist knowledge. Located approximately 24 kilometres (14.9 mi) south-east of the state capital Patna
, the area was an important hub during the Indian independence movement
and produced many freedom fighters.
with his brother Balarama
arrived in this area during the Journey. Krishna felt thirsty whereupon Balarama dug into the ground looking for a source of water. That location of this well came to be known as "Pakki Taalab" i.e. it is situated at nearby Kaali Asthan. Illegal construction has now encroached on "Pakki Taalab". This pond had plenty of water hence the name Haldharpur (Hilsa).
ATMs
Broking Firms
Chhath is the most sacred festival in the region. Its importance lies in its defiance of all religious barriers.
There is a old mosque in the localility which is said to have been built by a Mughal Emperor.
and directly connected to places such as Patna, Gaya
, Bodhgaya, Nalanda, Bihar Sharif
, Rajgir
and Jehanabad
by road.
and Tilaiya
via Islampur.
The town is served by a direct daily superfast train to New Delhi
(Magadh Express). There are also numerous passenger connections to the state capital of Patna, which is well-connected with the rest of India.
The Bakhtiyarpur-Rajgir branch line is connected with this route at Nekpur and Jagdishpur. Extension of passenger services to inter-link Hilsa with Bihar Sharif
, Sheikhpura
and Gaya is expected in the future. The Patna-Hatia express passes through Hilsa daily.SAMDHINIA local passenger train is also daily run up to ARA via patna.
45 kilometres (28 mi) from Hilsa from where domestic flights to major Indian cities are available. It is categorized as a restricted international airport, with customs facilities to receive international chartered flights.
Gaya Airport
is the nearest international airport some 70 kilometres (43.5 mi) away. As a center important to Buddhism, Hilsa has connections to Bangkok
, Singapore
, Colombo
, Thimphu
and Yangon
.
Nalanda
Nālandā is the name of an ancient center of higher learning in Bihar, India.The site of Nalanda is located in the Indian state of Bihar, about 55 miles south east of Patna, and was a Buddhist center of learning from the fifth or sixth century CE to 1197 CE. It has been called "one of the...
district in the India
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...
n state of Bihar well-known as a centre of Buddhist knowledge. Located approximately 24 kilometres (14.9 mi) south-east of the state capital 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 area was an important hub during the Indian independence movement
Indian independence movement
The term Indian independence movement encompasses a wide area of political organisations, philosophies, and movements which had the common aim of ending first British East India Company rule, and then British imperial authority, in parts of South Asia...
and produced many freedom fighters.
Geography
Hilsa is located at 25.32°N 85.28°E and has an average elevation of 45 metres (147.6 ft).History
Legends say that during the ancient times of Mahabharat Kaal, when KrishnaKrishna
Krishna is a central figure of Hinduism and is traditionally attributed the authorship of the Bhagavad Gita. He is the supreme Being and considered in some monotheistic traditions as an Avatar of Vishnu...
with his brother Balarama
Balarama
Balarama , also known as Baladeva, Balabhadra and Halayudha, is the elder brother of the divine being, Krishna in Hinduism. Within Vaishnavism Hindu traditions Balarama is worshipped as an Avatar of Vishnu, and he is also listed as such in the Bhagavata Purana...
arrived in this area during the Journey. Krishna felt thirsty whereupon Balarama dug into the ground looking for a source of water. That location of this well came to be known as "Pakki Taalab" i.e. it is situated at nearby Kaali Asthan. Illegal construction has now encroached on "Pakki Taalab". This pond had plenty of water hence the name Haldharpur (Hilsa).
Demographics
As of the 2001 Indian census, Hilsa had a population of 162,546, 54 per cent of whom were male and 46 per cent female. Hilsa has an average literacy rage of 59.5% with male literacy at 66 per cent, and that for females at 46%. In Hilsa, 17% of the population is under six years of age.Economy
Banks- State Bank of India
- Allahabad Bank
- Punjab National Bank
- Nalanda co-operative Bank
- Madhya Bihar Gramin Bank
ATMs
- State Bank of India ATM (Yogipur More)
- Punjab National Bank ATM (Kali Asthan)
Broking Firms
Colleges
- S. U. College (Magadh University)
- Mahanth College (Magadh University)
- S. P. College (Magadh University)
Professional Institute
- Nalanda Computer Education Center (NCEC Hilsa)IT Zone
Schools
- # '* Ram Babu High School
- # * Mai High School
- # * Vidyabharti high school
- # * D.A.V.high School
- # * Adarsh Vidya Mandir Hostel
Organisations
- Manav samaj seva sabha (Gutkha chhodo aandolan)
- Vidya-kishore cottage
- Manav seva aashram
- Ravi foundation
- Kala prashikshan kendra
- Viklang Kalyan Punaruthan Seva Samiti (VKPSS)
- Jai Mata Di bhakti jagran samiti(suryamandir talaw)
Places of interest
- Kali Mandir
- Varun Tal
- Narmdeshwar Sthan(Daroga Kuan)
- Surya Mandir
- Old Temple of Shiva
- Green Court Campus
Festivals
- HinduHinduHindu 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...
women celebrate Tij, Jitiya, Chhath etc. with great religious fervor. - Important Hindu festivals celebrated here are Durga Puja, Diwali, Basant Panchami, Shivratri, Holi, Ramnavami and Janmashtami.
Chhath is the most sacred festival in the region. Its importance lies in its defiance of all religious barriers.
There is a old mosque in the localility which is said to have been built by a Mughal Emperor.
Road
The town is served by State Highway 4State Highway (India)
In the Republic of India, state highway refers to the numbered highways which are laid and maintained by the state government. These are not related to national highways and are not involved with the NHAI or the central government in any way...
and directly connected to places such as Patna, Gaya
Gaya, India
Gaya is the second largest city of Bihar, India, and it is also the headquarters of Gaya District.Gaya is 100 kilometers south of Patna, the capital city of Bihar. Situated on the banks of Falgu River , it is a place sanctified by both the Hindu and the Buddhist religions...
, Bodhgaya, Nalanda, Bihar Sharif
Bihar Sharif
Bihar Sri is the district headquarters of Nalanda district in the state of Bihar in eastern India.-History:The ancient Odantpuri University was located here, an important centre for the learning of Buddhism. Odatpuri is center of Buddhist culture...
, Rajgir
Rajgir
Rajgir is a city and a notified area in Nalanda district in the Indian state of Bihar. The city of Rajgir was the first capital of the kingdom of Magadha, a state that would eventually evolve into the Mauryan Empire. Its date of origin is unknown, although ceramics dating to about 1000 BC have...
and Jehanabad
Jehanabad
Jehanabad is a city and a municipality in and the headquarters of Jehanabad district in the Indian state of Bihar. Earlier, Jehanabad was part of Gaya district. It is 50 km away from both Patna and Gaya.-Demographics:...
by road.
Rail
Hilsa is located on the branch line connecting FatuhaFatuha
Fatuha , also spelled Fatwah or Fatwa, is a city and a notified area in Patna district in the state of Bihar, India.Fatuha is a part of the capital territory of Patna and lies 24 km east of the city; Patna is the capital of Bihar state. Fatuha is an important industrial centre known for small...
and Tilaiya
Tilaiya
Tilaiya is a town in Koderma district in the Indian state of Jharkhand.-Geography:Tilaiya is located at .-Tilaiya Dam:...
via Islampur.
The town is served by a direct daily superfast train to New Delhi
New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...
(Magadh Express). There are also numerous passenger connections to the state capital of Patna, which is well-connected with the rest of India.
The Bakhtiyarpur-Rajgir branch line is connected with this route at Nekpur and Jagdishpur. Extension of passenger services to inter-link Hilsa with Bihar Sharif
Bihar Sharif
Bihar Sri is the district headquarters of Nalanda district in the state of Bihar in eastern India.-History:The ancient Odantpuri University was located here, an important centre for the learning of Buddhism. Odatpuri is center of Buddhist culture...
, Sheikhpura
Sheikhpura
Sheikhpura is a city and a municipality in Sheikhpura district in the Indian state of Bihar. Sheikhpura is also an administrative district in the state of Bihar in India. The district occupies an area of 689 km² and has a population of 5,25,502 . Sheikhpura has given the leaders like Shri...
and Gaya is expected in the future. The Patna-Hatia express passes through Hilsa daily.SAMDHINIA local passenger train is also daily run up to ARA via patna.
Airport
The nearest airport is Patna AirportLok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport
Patna Airport , also known as Jaiprakash Narayan International Airport, Patna , is an airport located southwest of Patna, the capital of state of Bihar in India...
45 kilometres (28 mi) from Hilsa from where domestic flights to major Indian cities are available. It is categorized as a restricted international airport, with customs facilities to receive international chartered flights.
Gaya Airport
Gaya Airport
Gaya Airport , also known as Bodhgaya Airport , is a public airport serving Gaya, Bihar, India. It is the second most busiest airport in Bihar after Patna. It is one of the holiest places of worship for Buddhist people...
is the nearest international airport some 70 kilometres (43.5 mi) away. As a center important to Buddhism, Hilsa has connections to Bangkok
Bangkok
Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...
, Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
, Colombo
Colombo
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, Thimphu
Thimphu
Thimphu also spelt Thimpu, is the capital and largest city of Bhutan. It is situated in the western central part of Bhutan and the surrounding valley is one of Bhutan's dzongkhags, the Thimphu District. The city became the capital of Bhutan in 1961...
and Yangon
Yangon
Yangon is a former capital of Burma and the capital of Yangon Region . Although the military government has officially relocated the capital to Naypyidaw since March 2006, Yangon, with a population of over four million, continues to be the country's largest city and the most important commercial...
.