| Topchanchi wildlife sanctuary-Jharkhand |
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| The Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary covers a sprawling plot that measures approximately 8.75 square kilometers. Although the Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary is not that spacious yet it manages to preserve the innocuous essence of the wild beasts that reside in it. In spite of its petite area, the animals dwelling in the Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary of Bihar do not have to confront any sort of inconvenience. The flora that dominates in the dense woodlands of the Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary are loaded with a huge variety of trees belonging to different species that include Asan, Bijasal, Dhow, Semal, Kendu, Piar, Karam, Siris, Sidha and other varieties as well. However the terrains like Baneshpur and Bawardhara are dowered with dry blended deciduous type of woods that primarily consists of Sal that belongs to the Peninsular origin.The Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary at Bihar is also blessed with a tinge of sprawling grasslands and bamboo trees. This sanctuary is positioned in the Dhanbad district that is situated inside the premises of the Jharkhand. |
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| Address:Topchanchi wildlife sanctuary,Dhanbad,Jharkhand,India |
| District:Dhanbad |
| Nearest City:Gomoh |
| Best time to visit: October to May |
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| Topchanchi Lake is also just 6 km from Gomoh, where Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose boarded the train for his historical departure from India on the 18th Jan 1941. A statue of Netaji was installed in the Topchanchi market to commemorate this event. |
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| This sanctuary is noted for the flow of migratory birds including pochards, red crested pochards and coots. Resident birds include bronze winged jacanas, pond herons, egrets, swamp partridges, etc. The Nagi Dam Sanctuary near Jhajha is the smallest sanctuary in the state and also a place to spot migratory birds. 15km from Patna, Danapur is also a significant shelter for migratory birds, especially janghils (open billed storks). |
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| Fauna: LeopardJungle CatCheetalBarking Charak Pathar: The village is situated in GOVINDPUR development block. It is a very large ancient boulder of white stone. It derives its name from this stone. Chati Gobindpur: The village which also is located in GOVINDPUR development block, contains two ancient pillars which are locally associated with Emperor Asoka and the Afghan Chief Sher Shah Gopalpur: The village lies in Nirsa-cum-Chirkunda development block. It contains an ancient pillar said to date back to the time of Emperor Asoka. There is also a large stone image said to be of Asoka himself. Jhinjhipahari: The village is situated in Baghmara development block . It is said that an ancient temple of Lord Shiva was found when the mines here were being worked Meva: The village is situated in Nirsa-cum-Chirkunda Panrra: The village which also lies in Nirsa-cum-Chirkunda Block, it said to Maithon: It is census town situated about 48 Kms. From Dhanbad and 5 Kms. From Kumardubhi Rly. Panchet: This is also a census town situated 9 Kms. South of Chirkunda and about 54 Kms. South east of Dhanbad. The Panchet Dam, around which the Township has developed, is located here. Jamadoba: There is a water filter plant of M.A.D.A (Mineral Area Development Authority ) from where water supply is being made to Dhanbad District. Chark – Khurd: The village, situated about 10 Kms from Tundi on the Dhanbad- Govindpur -Giridih Road, is noted for its hot Topchanchi: The village is the headquarters of the development block being the same name. It is situated on the Grand Trunk Road. The Parasnath Hill is located nearby. The Topchanchi Water Reservoir spreads over an area of 214 Ac. It is a |
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| Nearest Railway Station:Dhandad railway station is an important railhead on Eastern Railway. Several express and super-fast trains ply to Dhanbad from Patna, Kolkata, Delhi and other important cities of India. |
| Nearest Airport:Ranchi airport is (169 km) and Patna airport is (325 km). |
| Road Transport:Good network of roads connect Dhanbad with important town in Jharkhand and Bihar. Buses are available from Dhanbad to Bokaro (84 km), Ranchi (169 km) and other places of Jharkhand. Chartered buses or taxis are arranged to Dhanbad from Ranchi and Patna by Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation at regular intervals. |
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| Baidyanath Dham: The Baidyanath Dham Deoghar is one of the premier Tourist Attractions in Jharkhand. The Baidyanath Dham Deoghar, Jharkhand comprise the main temple of Baba Baidyanath and 22 other temples. At the main temple of Baba Baidyanath Dham Deoghar, Jharkhand the foreign travelers can find the Jyotirlingam. The Baidyanath Dham Deoghar, Jharkhand is established in a sprawling campus. The Baidyanath Dham Deoghar, Jharkhand experiences an influx of devotees throughout the year. Travelers from different territories and countries of the globe also descend at the Baidyanath Dham Deoghar, Jharkhand for a sacred darshan of the deity. The Baidyanath Dham Deoghar, Jharkhand is the favorite destination not only for the devotees but also for the international tourists. The Baidyanath Dham Deoghar, Jharkhand is situated in an ideal location. Owing to the strategic location of the Baidyanath Dham Deoghar, Jharkhand the tourists can reach the Baidyanath Dham Deoghar, Jharkhand easily and conveniently. The Baidyanath Dham Deoghar, Jharkhand is situated in the northeastern part of Jharkhand. The Baidyanath Dham Deoghar, Jharkhand is located four miles away from the Jasidih railway terminal. The Baidyanath Dham Deoghar, Jharkhand lies on the main Eastern Railway line. There is a famous railway station which is located in close proximity to the Baidyanath Dham Deoghar, Jharkhand. This railway terminal is known as the Baidyanath Dham railway terminal. Dassam Falls: The Dassam Falls, Ranchi is reckoned as one of the major tourist attractions in Ranchi. The Dassam Falls, Ranchi is one of the most spectacular natural wonders of Ranchi. The Dassam Falls, Ranchi is a big draw for the local tourists. The international tourists visiting India come to experience the charm and grandeur of the Dassam Falls, Ranchi. The Dassam Falls, Ranchi is situated about 40 kilomters away from Ranchi. The Dassam Falls, Ranchi is located on the Tata Road. The Dassam Falls, Ranchi is located inside a picturesque village known as the Taimara. The Ranchi Dassam Falls is one of the most picturesque sightseeing locales of India which is situated in the famous tourist destination of Ranchi. Ranchi is located at an altitude of 2140 feet above the sea level. Ranchi is also famous for its wonderful tourist haunts and breathtaking locales. Ranchi is known as the summer capital of the Indian state of Bihar. The beautiful town of Ranchi is interspersed with picturesque hillocks, barren rocks, splendid waterfalls and enchanting sightseeing attractions. The spectacular town of Ranchi boasts of many famous waterfalls which are the major attractions for the local tourists as well as for the international visitors. One of the must do things for the international travelers coming for a tour of Ranchi is to visit the Dassam Falls, Ranchi. Hundru Falls: The Hundru Falls, Jharkhand is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Jharkhand. The Hundru Falls, Jharkhand is situated in a small picturesque hamlet. Encircled by lush green forests this spectacular hamlet is situated near the National Highway 47. This enchanting village was established in the year 1950. This fascinating village was built for the Anglo Indian community. Now this beautiful village has become an idyllic vacation retreat for the international tourists. The foreign travelers visiting the Jharkhand Hundru Falls can experience the breathtaking views of the adjacent landscapes. The Hundru Falls, Jharkhand is located about 45 kilometers away from the Ranchi town. Ranchi is a spectacular town, which is dotted with splendid streams and gorgeous waterfalls. The sight of the spectacular Swarnarekha River is indeed a feast to the eyes. The Hundru Falls, Jharkhand fall from a steep height of 320 feet. At the base of the Hundru Falls, Jharkhand the international tourists can find a splendid pool. The foreign tourists can enjoy a refreshing splash at this wonderful natural pool. This spectacular pool serves as a nice picnic spot. There are also wonderful bathing spots near the Hundru Falls, Jharkhand. The fascinating spectacle of the water falling from such a great height will enchant and mesmerize the foreign visitors. The Hundru Falls, Jharkhand is a splendid natural attraction. The international visitors can also find many notable tourist attractions near the Hundru Falls, Jharkhand. The Hundru Falls, Jharkhand is reckoned as one of the must see destinations of the Hundru Falls, Jharkhand. Kolhua Hill: The Kolhua Hill, Jharkhand is one of the leading tourist attractions in Jharkhand. The Kolhua Hill, Jharkhand measures 1575 feet in height. The Kolhua Hill, Jharkhand is situated about 10 kilometers south east of Hunterganj. The Kolhua Hill, Jharkhand is located in the Chatra District. The Kolhua Hill, Jharkhand is a favorite haunt for the nature lovers. The international visitors can experience the wonderful and breathtaking view of the adjacent beautiful landscapes from the top of the Kolhua Hill, Jharkhand. The Kolhua Hill is one of the must visit destinations for the foreign travelers visiting Jharkhand. One of the premier tourist attractions in Jharkhand the Kolhua Hill, Jharkhand receives travelers from al across the globe. The spectacular and fascinating views offered by the Kolhua Hill, Jharkhand is indeed a feast to the eyes. The Kolhua Hill, Jharkhand is one of the most splendid natural attractions of Jharkhand. The top of the Kolhua Hill, Jharkhand is known as the Sky Eye or the Akash Lochan. The Kolhua Hill, Jharkhand is punctuated with verdant landscapes and picturesque surroundings. The foreign visitors can also find many notable tourist attractions near the Jharkhand Kolhua Hill. The splendid tourist attractions located near the Kolhua Hill, Jharkhand include the temple of Goddess Kali and the Kauleshwari Devi Temple. The international tourists can easily reach the Kolhua Hill, Jharkhand as it well connected to the different parts of Jharkhand. The beautiful Lilangen River flows near the Kolhua Hill, Jharkhand. Tourists undertaking excursions from Jharkhand make it a point to view the spectacular Kolhua Hill, Jharkhand. Travelers from all across India flock to Jharkhand to enjoy the scenic vistas of the Kolhua Hill, Jharkhand Netarhat: Netarhat, Jharkhand is also popularly called “Queen of Chotanagpur”. Netarhat, Jharkhand is around 154 Km in the western side of Ranchi town which is the Capital city of Jharkhand. Netarhat in Jharkhand is immensely famous for its breathtaking sunrise and sunset. Netarhat in Jharkhand is situated around 3800 ft above the sea level and approximately 96 miles away from the Capital city Ranchi across the known seven hills. This exclusive place is surrounded with the most exotic views, the greenery around facilitates the generation of a pure and tranquil ambience, which brings here a lot of patients to get recovery soon. The calm and quite jungle brings relief from the hustle bustle and rushing life of the metros and cities. The peaceful and soothing atmosphere around the place will make you shed back the whole bag of tension and exertion.The temperature in Netarhat in Jharkhand tends to be lesser and the atmosphere keeps cool throughout the year than Ranchi. This place has a fame to be the coolest place in entire Jharkhand. Indian travel will make you acquainted to a lot of interesting things one of which is Jharkhand tours and especially the trip to Netarhat.Accommodation is not an issue as a lot of rest houses and inspection bungalows are there to cater to a large number of tourists who are present in abundance throughout the year including documentary film makers, wildlife researchers, botanical researchers and other people who come here to study the flora and the fauna or may be some habits of some rare species. Betla National Park: Betla National Park & Palamau in Jharkhand are the most famous sanctuary and National park in Jharkhand. An area as large and vast as 979 sq. Km holds the pride of being termed as Palamau Sanctuary and the most intrigue and core area of which in 1989 was declared as Betla National Park. Betla National Park & Palamau covers the Western part of the plateau of Chotanagpur. In the year 1960 Betla National Park & Palamau in Jharkhand was established and mainly as an extension to Hazaribagh National Park. Palamau has the fame of holding World’s first census of tigers in its deep dark woods in the year 1932. In the year 1974 Betla National Park & Palamau in Jharkhand had become one of the nine tiger reserves of India under the very famous and successful “Project Tiger”. The woods of Betla National Park & Palamau in Jharkhand have a large span of vegetation which consists of moist evergreen forests and local flora and fauna. The forest is a typical formation with tropical and moist evergreen forests around the lower reaches, moist and dry and often mixed deciduous forests in middle and again temperate type of forests around the upper reaches. Bamboo and Sal plays the main features of these forests along with a huge number of plants having high medicinal value and thus are very important to the entire region. Hazaribagh: Hazaribagh in Jharkhand is like a crown diamond, Hazaribagh is one of the most acclaimed and visited tourist attractions. Hazaribagh, in literal sense means a thousand gardens. Hazaribagh in Jharkhand is a very renowned health resort; this is situated on a hill around 2019ft above the sea level. This major tourist attraction called Hazaribagh has a very clean and pure atmosphere which is facilitated by the greenery around and thus helps a lot of people who needs to unwind in a healthy ambience. Often doctors prescribe to go and stay here for sometime. During India Travel one should include Jharkhand tours especially the gem of a place or spot known as Hazaribagh. A calm and cool place amidst a dense and large forest giving you a natural feel and get you acquainted with the local wild life where you can find and get close to the Mother Nature. Reaching Hazaribagh is very easy as one can use the National Highway no. 33 and drive down to this exotic place enjoying the tranquil and impeccable beauty surrounding the road, the beauty is filled with the green around including the exotic and huge trees and the dense forest. The beautiful scenic beauty is restored amazingly and it makes you go wild with it, a lot of people including youngsters, kids and elderly people visit Hazaribagh throughout the year. Kauleshwari Devi: The Kauleshwari Devi, Jharkhand is one of the most frequented Tourist Attractions in Jharkhand. Pilgrims from all over India pour into the Kauleshwari Devi, Jharkhand especially during Ram Navami and Basant Panchami. The devotees offer sacrifices to the presiding deity of the Kauleshwari Devi, Jharkhand. Goats are often sacrificed at the Kauleshwari Devi, Jharkhand. The Jharkhand Kauleshwari Devi is a famous pilgrimage spot. The Kauleshwari Devi, Jharkhand was established by the Jains. There is a popular myth surrounding the Kauleshwari Devi, Jharkhand. There is a popular belief that Kauleshwari Devi is the birthplace of Sirala Swami who is the tenth Thirthankara of the Jains. However despite being the birthplace of the tenth Thirthankara the Kauleshwari Devi, Jharkhand has become a popular haunt for the devotees of the famous Hindu goddess Kali. The travelers visiting the Kauleshwari Devi, Jharkhand can find a splendid rock cut temple of the Jains which is housed inside the temple. The international tourists can find many enchanting caves strewn across the campus of the Kauleshwari Devi, Jharkhand. The foreign visitors can find a beautiful image of a Hindu deity inside a cave of the Kauleshwari Devi, Jharkhand. The hooded image found inside the cave is of Lord Pasarvanath; this is the Dhyani Mudra image of Lord Pasarva Nath who is reckoned as the 23rd Thirthankara of the Jain community. Three Jain images were removed from one of the caves of the Kauleshwari Devi, Jharkhand a couple of years back. The local villagers believe that the images were taken to Gaya (which is another renowned pilgrim spot of the Hindus) for worship. For reaching the Kauleshwari Devi, Jharkhand the foreign visitors have to avail the trek leading to the Kolua Hill. Lodh Falls: When you are in Jharkhand, you can explore several sightseeing attractions in the region. Among these places of interest, one natural wonder that you should not miss is the Lodh Falls, Jharkhand. The Lodh Falls, Jharkhand is a waterfall located on the Buddha River and is also known by the name Buddha Ghagh Falls.Lodh Falls, Jharkhand is one of the renowned waterfalls in India. Because of its height and beauty it is one of the most visited one too.You will find the Lodh Falls, Jharkhand located about 40 kilometers from the city of Ranchi and 60 kilometers from Netarhat. It is nestled in a dense forest in Jharkhand. The fall, which is named after Gautam Buddha, is also renowned for a Buddha Temple here. The Lodh Falls, Jharkhand is one of the highest waterfalls of Jharkhand and here the water falls from a height of 468 feet. If you want to enjoy the beauty of the falling waters, then you should visit the Lodh Falls, Jharkhand. Even if you are 10 kilometers away from the Lodh Falls in Jharkhand, you can hear the rumbling sounds of water. This waterfall comes down in tiers and drops at distinct levels. |
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| Dhanbad Petrol Pump:Dhanbad,Jharkhand,India,ph:02224547 Park View Petrol Pump:Bokaro,Jharkhand,india Jai Jawan Petrol Pump:Sector 4,Bokaro,Jharkhand,india |
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| Bombay Hotel:Dhanbad,Jharkhand,India,ph:0326-305589 Hotel Zeal:Dhanbad,Jharkhand,India Hotel Sushant International:Dhanbad,Jharkhand,India Hotel Samrat:Dhanbad,Jharkhand,India |
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Udhwa Bird Sanctuary
| Udhwa Bird Sanctuary-Jharkhand |
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| Udhwa Bird Sanctuary, spread over an area of 5.65 sq km, is the only bird sanctuary in Jharkhand. It is situated near the Udhwa Lake (also Patauda Lake) in Sahibganj District. The Udhwa Lake Bird Sanctuary is constituted by an amazing blend of two delectable lakes namely Pataura and Berhale that sum up together to occupy a cockling area that measures approximately 565 kilometers. Individually the lakes of Pataura and Berhale gobble up an area of 155 hectares and 410 hectares respectively. Udhwa Lake Bird Sanctuary is situated at a stone’s throw from the holy rivulet known as Ganga that adds a pleasant feel to its atmosphere. |
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| Address:Udhwa Bird Sanctuary, |
| District:Patna |
| Nearest City:Patna |
| Best time to visit: October to May |
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| The climate of Bihar is somehow tropical in nature, the summers are hot and humid while the winters are cold. November to January are winter months, when the weather remains mildly cold and temperature drops to a minimum of 5oC and 10oC. April to June are hot months and the temperature soars to a maximum of 45oC. Monsoon reaches the state in late June and remains till September. |
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| Fauna: Birds primarily witnessed stomping across on the surface of the water include: Gull, Jacana, Teal, Cormorant, Dabchick, Darter and others.The ones that spend most of their time on the banks satiated with huge quantities of mud are: Wader, Lapwing, Plover, Wagtail, Egret, Heron, Ibis, Stork and Pratincole.Birds that explore the lush grasslands and open fields at Udhwa Lake Bird Sanctuary of Bihar include: Blue Rock Pigeon, Lark, Bee-eater, Sparrow, Myna, Pipit, Bulbul other birds.The Udhwa Lake Bird Sanctuary in Bihar houses an astonishing six varied taxonomic categories of Mynas that truly deserves a big round of applause. They include: Pied Myna, Indian Myna, Bank Myna, Jungle Myna, Brahminy along with the extremely rare Grey-headed Myna.There is an absolute opulence of predatory avian creatures that include: Tern, Brahminy Kite, Fishing Eagle, Hawk and Vulture, House and Palm Swift, Swallow, Kingfisher, Drongo, Indian Roller and Parakeet and many more.The migratory birds just adore to spend some quality time in the Udhwa Lake Bird Sanctuary that include :- Black-headed and Brown-headed Gull, Grey-headed Lapwing, Little-ringed Plover, Red and Green Shanks, Spotted Green Shanks, Common Sandpiper, Temmink’s Stint, Yellow and White Wagtail, Blue-throat, Western Swallow and others. Valmiki temple: A Valmiki temple is called an Ashram, which means a hermitage or monastery. It is the communal house for Valmikis. The function of the Ashram is to serve as a center for building up the commitment of devotee’s and for transmitting the Ramayana’s message, and the focal point for the whole community to preserve their culture and traditions.The Ashram is open to all who wish to enter, anyone who goes to the Ashram is welcome to stay as long as they wish and are welcome regardless of race, gender, caste or creed. Kutagarshala: It lies at a distance of 3 kilometers from the main town and was constructed by the Lichchavis for Sakhamuni. A large tank, open courtyard and verandah are all that is left of this once famous monastery. In the north of this very site is the Ashokan pillar to commemorate the place where Buddha delivered his last sermon.Amvara or Amrapali’s mango grove: Amrapali the famous courtesan gifted here mango orchard Amvara to the Buddhist Sangha after she heard Buddha delivered his sermon.The ruins of Kings Vishala’s fort from whom the town gained its name, is also a major Tourist Attractions in Vaishali. Abhisekh Puskarini is the sacred coronation tank. The Japanese temple built by Nipponzan Myohoji sect of Japan is another interesting place in Vaishali. Sonepur: A small sleepy town close to Hazipur, Sonepur comes alive every year on Kartik Purnima when one of the largest cattle fairs of Asia is organised. A whole lot of people turn up to be a part of this fair from both India and abroad. The Bihar state Tourism Development Corportaions make accommodation arrangements in traditional huts for visitors coming to this fair. Muzaffarpur: Muzaffarpur is located 35 km from Vaishali and is also known as the lychee kingdom. In ancient times, it is believed, Muzaffarpur, along with the modern district of Champaran and Darbhanga, formed the Lichchavi kingdom. Today, the city is one of the most important one in north Bihar and has plenty of historical sites in closeby areas to roam around. |
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| Nearest Railway Station:The railway station of Patna is located in the main line of the Eastern Railway. It is well linked with almost all the important cities of the country and most of the cities in Bihar. |
| Nearest Airport:Patna airport is well connected with almost all the major cities in India. Indian Airlines and a number of private airlines operate out of Patna. |
| Road Transport:A vast network of National and State Highways interlink various places of Bihar and also connect the state with neighbouring states and rest of the country. The state capital, Patna has buses for almost all towns of Bihar. If you are coming to Bihar for Buddhist pilgrimage, the best option for you is to reach Patna first by air or train and then travel to Bodh Gaya, Nalanda, Rajgir and Vaishali. |
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| Valmiki National Park: Valmiki National Park of India are located just beside each other in the area of Valmikinagar around the Gandak Barrage. The park encompasses an area of 932 km²and is the oldest national park of Nepal established in 1973.Valmiki National Park and Tiger Reserve is another park located on the banks of this river. Valmiki sanctuary covers about 800 km² of forest and is the 18th Tiger Reserve of the country and ranked fourth in terms density of Tiger population.Valmikinagar is also a well-inhabited town located in the northernmost part of the West Champaran district, bordering Nepal. The floral and faunal composition of this park with the prime protected carnivores in the National Conservation Programme of the Project Tiger in the year 1994 was remarkable. As per Zoological Survey of India`s report of 1998 the Sanctuary is known to have 53 mammals, 145 birds, 26 reptile and 13 amphibians. Gol Ghar: This bee hive shaped granary was built in the year 1770 after the outbreak of a terrible famine. It is one of the oldest British structures in the city and once you reach its top after climbing a series of steps, you will get a good view of the River Ganges and the city.This enormous beehive-shaped structure was constructed as a state granary. A series of surrounding steps lead to the top of this huge building that commands a nice view of the river Ganges and Patna city. Harmandirji: Built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh, this dome shaped structure houses many Sikh scriptures and personal belongings of Guru Gobind Singh.The shrine was built to consecrate the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru (prophet). Many Sikh scriptures and the personal belongings of the prophet are preserved in this dome-shaped structure. Kumhrar: Nearly 5km away from Patna, this is the site of ancient Mauryan capital Patalipra. A huge 80-pillared hall of the Mauryan dynasty is an important find from the excavation.An archaeologist’s delight, this spot is marked by a huge 80 pillared hall. It is actually the ruins of Ashokan Pataliputra which in its heyday was comparable to Venice of the East. Jalan Museum: The Museum has been constructed at the site of the fort of Sher Shah. The personal museum preserves a great collection of jade, Chinese paintings and silver filigree work of the Mughal period.The personal collection of Diwan Bahadur Radhakrishnan Jalan is housed in this museum. The jade collection, the beautiful Chinese paintings and the exquisite filigree work of the Mughal period form a part of its excellent repertoire. Agam Kuan: This archeological remains of a deep well is one of the major tourist attractions in Patna. It is believed to be associated with the time of Ashoka.Believed to date back to the Ashokan period, this deep well draws a large number of visitors. Patna Museum : Locally known as the Jadu Ghar, this museum houses an amazing collection of bronze sculptures and terracotta figures. Its most precious object is the Didarganj Yakshi.The museum displays a prized collection of archaeological finds from different sites in Bihar. Metal and stone sculptures of the Maurya and Gupta Periods, terracotta figurines, ashes of the Buddha and a 16meters long fossilized tree feature among the exhibits. Patna Museum. The museum boasts of an amazing collection of Buddhist art, dating back to somewhere around 8th century AD to 12th century AD. The most magnificent pieces of art consist of the statues of Avalokitesvara and Maitreya. Apart from that, the city also houses some large pillars and the foundations of a Buddhist Monastery, known as Anand. |
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| Petrol Pump:Bhagalpur,Bihar,India |
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| Ginger Hotel:Behind Icici Bank City Center,Kanha,Jharkhand,India,Ph:0343 2543333 Hotel Satkar:New Market,Katihar,Bihar,India The Peerless Inn Hotel:Shahid Khudiram Sarani,Karwar,India,ph:0343 2546601 Hotel Rajasthan:Saheed Chowk,Katihar,Bihar,India |
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Nearest Hospital: Sadar Hospital:Khagaria,Bihar,India Sadar Hosiptal:Begusarai,Bihar,India Refinery Township Hospital:Begusarai,Bihar,India |
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Belgada Mela
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| Belgada Mela in Simaria is another religious festival held in Baisakh purnima. Bhadli mela in Itkhori is one of the Jharkhand temple festivals, where people worship the ancient temple of Goddess Kali and lord Shiva. It is a religious gathering on Makar Sankaranti. Sangharo Mela in Chatra is held in Sawan Purnima in Jharkhand. Cattle fairs in Jharkhand are of an immense popularity. People from near and far, from the state as well as from the neighboring states come to these fairs to buy or sell their cattle. The cattle fairs give everyone a reason to rejoice and take a respite from the mundane day to day living. These fairs also help them in their business. Of the cattle fairs in Jharkhand, one which is pretty well known is the Belgada Mela.The Belgada mela takes place on the day of Baisakhi Purnima. Probably the year in which the Belgada Fair originated . This is also essentially cattle fair though there are other festivities of a fair that can be enjoyed by all during this time.The other cattle fairs in Jharkhand are the Chatra mela which is held during the Durga Puja and two other fairs that take place in Chatra as well. These are the Kundri Mela which is held on Kartik Purnima and the Kolhaiya Mela held on the day of Magh Panchami. Other cattle fairs in Jharkhand are the Titulawa Mela that is held on Falgun Purnima and the Lawalong Mela, held on the day of the Aghan Purnima. |
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| Jharkhand’s climate is tropical in nature with hot and humid summers and cold winters. The climate of the state varies from one region to another region. Some parts of Jharkhand such as Ranchi, Netarhat and Parasanth enjoy a pleasant climate during the summers. The summer season commences early in the month of April and comes to an end by mid-June. Soon after the summers, the rainy season begins and it continues till the end of September. The winter season starts in the month of November and comes to an end by February. |
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| Belgada Mela in Simaria is another religious festival started in 1920 and held in Baisakh purnima. Bhadli mela in Itkhori is one of the Jharkhand temple festivals, where people worship the ancient temple of Goddess Kali and lord Shiva. It is a religious gathering on Makar Sankaranti. Sangharo Mela in Chatra is held in Sawan Purnima in Jharkhand |
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| Belgada Mela Simaria, Jharkhand is one of the significant fairs, which is held in Baisakh Purnima. It is primarily cattle fair whose origin dates back to the year 1920. It is held at Simaria in Chatra District of Jharkhand and is one of the important cattle fairs in Jharkhand. People come from far and near to see the popular fairs such as Belgada Mela Simaria, Jharkhand. |
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Anil Agarwal (Chairman of Vedanta)
Anil Agarwal (born 1954, Patna, Bihar, India) is an Indian
Early life and background
Anil Agarwal was born in Patna, Bihar in 1954. His father was a
small-businessman. His father was into making aluminium conductors. Mr.
Agarwal, was a matriculate from Miller High School, Patna. Lalu Prasad Yadav
was his classmate and he also claim to be his great fan. He is strict
vegetarian.
Career
Anil Agarwal founded Sterlite Industries, a business operating in the
industrial sector in 1976[1] and then in 1986 established Vedanta Resources
bringing together a variety of businesses owned by the Agarwal family.[2].Mr.
Agarwal served as Chief Executive Officer of Vedanta Resources Plc. from
November 27, 2003 to March 2005. He served as Chief Executive Officer and
Managing Director of Sterlite Industries India Ltd.(subsidiary of Vedanta
Resources Plc) from 1980 to October 19, 2004. Mr. Agarwal has over 31 years
experience as an industrialist. He has been an Executive Chairman of Vedanta
Resources Plc since March 23, 2005 and its Executive Director since May 16,
2003. Mr. Agarwal has been Chairman of Sterlite Industries India Ltd. since
October 20, 2004. Mr. Agarwal has been Non Executive Chairman and an Additional
Director of Sterlite Technologies Limited (a/k/a, Sterlite Optical Technologies
Ltd.) since October 30, 2006. He serves as an Executive Chairman of BALCO(
acquired by Sterlite). He serves as Chairman of the Board of Bharat Aluminium
Company Ltd. (BALCO) and Sterlite Gold Ltd. Mr. Agarwal also serves as a
Director of SOVL, Vedanta Alumina and Sterlite Paper Limited. He has been
Director of Sterlite Gold Ltd. since January 1999 and Sterlite Industries India
Ltd. since 1978. He serves as Director of Copper Mines Of Tasmania Pty Ltd.,
and Bharat Aluminium Company Ltd. (BALCO). Mr. Agarwal has been an Executive
Director of Vedanta Resources Plc since May 16, 2003. He serves as a Director
of Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL) , Vedanta Resources Holdings Limited and VAL.
Anil Agarwal is the Executive Chairman of Vedanta Group. Mr Agarwal, who
founded the Group in 1976, is also Chairman of Sterlite and is a Director of
BALCO, HZL, and Vedanta Alumina Ltd. Since 1976 the Group has grown under his
leadership, vision and strategy. Mr Agarwal has over 30 years experience as an
industrialist.
Vedanta Resources is a diversified metals and mining company with revenues in
excess of USD 8 billion. It is the first Indian manufacturing company to be
listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Anil Agarwal serves as the President of Operations at Orient Ceramics &
Industries Ltd. Mr. Agarwal has over 31 years experience as an Industrialist.
Mr. Agarwal founded Vedanta Resources plc in 1976 and served as its Chief
Executive Officer from November 27, 2003 to March 2005. He served as the Chief
Executive Officer and Managing Director of Sterlite Industries India Ltd., a
subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Plc from 1980 to October 19, 2004. He has been
the Executive … Chairman of Vedanta Resources Plc since March 23, 2005.
Mr. Agarwal has been the Chairman of Sterlite Industries India Ltd. since
October 20, 2004. Mr. Agarwal has been the Non Executive Chairman of Sterlite
Technologies Limited (a/k/a, Sterlite Optical Technologies Ltd.) since October
30, 2006. He serves as the Chairman of the Board of Bharat Aluminium Company
Ltd. (BALCO) and Sterlite Gold Ltd. He serves as the Chairman of the Board at
Sterlite Energy Ltd. and has been its Director since November 2007. He has been
an Executive Director at Vedanta Resources Plc since May 16, 2003. Mr. Agarwal
also serves as a Director of SOVL, Sterlite Opportunities and Ventures Ltd.,
Vedanta Aluminium Limited, Sterlite Metal Rollings Mills Private Limited,
Finsider International Limited, Thalanga Copped Mines Pty Limited and Sterlite
Paper Limited. He has been a Director of Sterlite Gold Ltd. since January 1999
and Sterlite Industries India Ltd. since 1978. He serves as a Director of
Copper Mines Of Tasmania Pty Ltd. He serves as a Director of Vedanta Resources
Holdings Limited and VAL. He served as a Director of Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL)
from April 11, 2002 to March 2009. He received the E&Y Entrepreneur of the
Year 2008 award.
Wealth
Having ranked eighth in 2003,[3] as of November 2006, he was the eleventh-richest
Indian, with a personal fortune of US$4.5 billion.As of 6 October 2007,
Agarwal’s net worth was estimated at $12.7 billion, making him the 6th richest
Indian.As of 11th March 2010, his net worth is estimated at $ 6.4 billion
Personal life
Mr. Agarwal is based in UK, where he lives in London, is married and has two
children.
List of National Parks in Bihar & Jharkhand
- Betla National Park
- Birsa Deer Sanctuary (Kalmati Ranchi)
- Chandrapura Bird Sanctuary
- Dalma Wild Life Sanctuary
- Detla National Park
- Gautam Budha Sanctuaries
- Hazaribagh National Park
- Ichagarh Bird Sanctuary
- Jaivik Udyan
- Jawaharlal Nehru Zoological Garden (Bokaro)
- Koderama Sanctuary
- Lawalong Sanctuary
- Mahuadar Sanctuaries
- Palamau National Park
- Palkote Wild Life Sanctuary (Gumla)
- Ranchi Aquarium (Ranchi)
- SARANDA (The Sal Forest)
- Tata Steel Zoological Park (Jamshedpur)
- Tatoloi hot water stream (Dumka)
- Tenughat Bird Sanctuary
- Topchanchi wildlife sanctuary
- Udhava Bird Sanctuary-Sahibganj (Pathara Lake)
- Udhwa Bird Sanctuary
Languages in Bihar
| Language | ISO 639-3 | Scripts | No. of Speakers | Geographical Distribution |
| Angika | anp | Anga Lipi, Devanagari | 30,000,000 | Eastern Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Nepal |
| Bajjika | Devanagari | 11,738,000 | North-Central Bihar Eastern Terai | |
| Bhojpuri | bho | Kaithi, Devanagari | 23,384,562 | Western Bihar, Eastern Uttar Pradesh and Central Terai |
| Fiji Hindi[7] | hif | Roman and Devanagari | 460,000 | Fiji Islands |
| Kudmali | kyw | N.A. | 37,000 | Bihar West Bengal Orissa Assam. |
| Magahi | mag | Kaithi, Devanagari | 11,362,000 | Southern Bihar |
| Maithili | mai | Maithili, Devanagari | 13,500,000 | Northern Bihar Delhi Eastern Terai and .Maldives. |
| Majhi | mjz | N.A | 21,841 | Eastern Bihar, Nepal |
| Musasa | smm | N.A | 50,000 | Eastern Bihar, Nepal |
| Panchpargania | tdb | N.A. | 274,000 | West Bengal Jharkhand Assam |
| Sadri | sck | N.A. | 165,683 | Jharkhand Bihar and Bangladesh |
| Sadri, Oraon | sdr | N.A. | 1,965,000 | Jharkhand and Bangladesh |
| Sarnami Hindustani[8] | hns | N.A. | 150,000 | Suriname |
| Surajpuri | sjp | N.A. | 273,000 | Kishanganj, Katihar & Araria. |
A profile of Bihar
Bihar’s antiquity is evident from its name, which is derived from the ancient word “VIHARA” (monastery). It is indeed a land of monasteries. Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, Muslim and Sikh shrines abound in this ancient land where India’s first major empires rose and fell. Where the ruins of the worlds’ earliest university slumbers in the void of time. The passage of Ganga, flowing wide and deep enrich the plains of Bihar before distributing in Bengal’s deltoid zone.
Among all Indian states, Bihar is the one most intimately linked to the Buddha’s life, resulting in a trail of pilgrimages which have come to be known as the Buddhist circuit. The Buddhist trail begins at the capital city, Patna, where a noteworthy museum contains a collection of Hindu and Buddhist sculptures as well as a terracotta urn said to contain the ashes of Lord Buddha.
The Khuda Baksh Oriental Library has rare Muslim manuscripts including some from the University of Cordoba in Spain. 40 km away, Vaishali, was the site for the second Buddhist Council is the presence of ruins testify. 90 km south of Patna is Nalanda which translates as the place that confers the lotus’ (of spiritual knowledge). A monastic university flourished here from the 5th to the 11th century. It is said to have contained nine million books, with 2,000 teachers to impart knowledge to 10,000 students who came from all over the Buddhist world. Lord Buddha himself taught here and Hieun Tsang, the 7th century Chinese traveler, was a student. Ongoing excavations have uncovered temples, monasteries and lecture halls. Rajgir, ‘the royal palace’, 12 km south, was the venue for the first Buddhist Council.
The Buddha spent five years at Rajgir after having attained enlightenment, and many of the remains at Rajgir commemorate various incidents related to life of Buddha, the hill of Gridhrakuta being perhaps the most important, as this is where the Buddha delivered most of his sermons. Bodhgaya is the spot where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment, with the Mahabodhi Temple marking the precise location. This landlocked state of Bihar is surrounded by Nepal, Bengal, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and comprises four cultural regions-Bhojpur, Mithila and Magadha and Chotanagpur. Rivers Kosi and Gandak from the north and Sone from the south join the Ganga. In the fertile plains, rice, sugarcane, oilseeds, gram, maize, jute, barley and wheat are cultivated.
Buddhist Tourist Destination
Vaishali: Vaishali
was one of the earliest republics in the world (6th century BC).It was here
that Buddha preached his last sermon. Vaishali, birthplace of Lord Mahavira is
also Sacred to Jains.
Patna: Patna once called Patliputra the capital of
Bihar, is among the world’s oldest capital cities with unbroken history of many
centuries as imperial metropolis of the Mauryas and Guptas imperial dynasties.
Rajgir: Rajgir, 19 kms from Nalanda, was the ancient
capital of Magadha Empire. Lord Buddha often visited the monastery here to
meditate and to preach. Rajgir is also a place sacred to the Jains, Since Lord
Mahavira spent many years here.
Pawapuri: In Pawapuri, or Apapuri, 38 kilometres from
Rajgir and 90 kilometres from Patna, all sins end for a devout Jain. Lord
Mahavira, the final tirthankar and founder of Jainism, breathed his last at
this place.
Bodhgaya: Near the holy city of Gaya, the Buddha attained
enlightenment. The tree that had sheltered him came to be known as the Bodhi
tree and the place Bodhgaya. Today Bodhgaya, an important place of pilgrimage,
has a number of monasteries, some of them established by Buddhists of Japan,
Thailand, Myanmar, Sri Lanka etc.
Nalanda: A great centre of Buddhist learning, Nalanda came into
prominence around the 5th century BC and was a flourishing university town with
over ten thousand scholars and an extensive library.
Kesaria: This Stupa is in fact one of the many memorable
stupa remarkable event in the life of Buddha. Kesaria has a lofty brick mound
capped by a solid brick tower of considerable size, which it self is the remain
of a Buddhist Stupa. The mound is a ruin with a diameter of 68 feet at its base
and a total height of 5½ ft. originally it was crowned by a pinnacle which must
have stood 80 or 90 ft above the ground. General Cunningham dated this monument
to AD 200 to 700, and held that it was built upon the ruins of a much older and
larger Stupa.
It is the highest Stupa found in the country
with a height of about 104” from the base.
Improving the Lives of Women in Bihar
In Bihar, India, hope
is found where you least expect it. Behind a closed door where 10 to 25
women have come together to discuss their most urgent needs. Unheard of a
generation ago, this gathering is a mahila mandal – better known in this
country as a women’s group.
Life for women and girls in Bihar is especially
grim as they face a system called Purdah that is almost as oppressive and
restrictive as the Taliban era in Afghanistan. Women are required to cover
themselves in public and cannot travel without their husbands’ permission. The
harsh realities are reflected in the almost 90 percent illiteracy rate among
women and the fact that 88 percent of girls marry before the age of
17.
Mahila mandals, with the aid of international
organizations and donor support, are beginning to help though. One of the
positive changes will be setting up savings and credit groups in which loans
are approved and administered by and for local women. Having access to a
loan as small as $50 can completely transform a woman’s life in Bihar. Even a
small amount of money can provide her the means to purchase raw materials that
can be turned into finished products for sale, including seeds to grow crops,
or an animal that produces milk, cheese or eggs that are marketable.
This year, there will be 100 new mahila mandals
or women’s savings and credit groups formed in Bihar. It is anticipated that the
capital saved by the 5,100 group members will increase from $21,000 to $40,000
this year. More than 90 percent of that amount will be revolved as loans among
the members. The value of this community-controlled asset is especially amazing
when you realize the average annual income in this area is just over $400 a
year.
Support from individuals in the United States
can help transform the lives of women in this region and offer hope to them for
a safer, more secure future.
In Bihar, women give ‘birth’ to 5 children in 2 months
A woman, as everyone
knows, usually gives birth to a baby after nine months of pregnancy, but in
Bihar 298 women claim to have delivered two to five children in a span of
60 days – at least that’s what records of incentives amount given to new
mothers under a government scheme show.
A woman gets around Rs.1,000 when she gives
birth under the government’s Janani Suraksha Yojana but a total of Rs.6.6 lakh
was paid as incentive to 298 women who claimed to have delivered two to five
children within 60 days under the scheme, says a report of the Comptroller and
Auditor General (CAG) that exposes corruption in the state.
These irregularities were found in the year
2008-09 in the districts of Bhagalpur, East Champaran, Gopalganj, Kishanganj
and Nalanda, according to the CAG report 2009 tabled in the monsoon session of
the state assembly that concluded last week.
“The concerned officials paid incentives
under the Janani Suraksha Yojana to these women two to five times in 60
days,” the report says.
Unfortunately, thousands of genuine lactating
mothers were denied the incentive due to them. The CAG report says that of
470,307 new mothers, 97,146 were not provided cash incentives under the Janani
Suraksha Yojana for want of funds. Also, payment of Rs.25.19 crore to 1.8 lakh
beneficiaries were made after a delay ranging between eight and 732 days.
Opposition leaders criticised the state
government for the corruption in the implementation of the Janani Suraksha
Yojana in the state.
“All this is happening in Bihar when Chief
Minister Nitish Kumar is claiming good governance. This is just a trailer of
the unbelievable corruption in implementation of welfare schemes,”
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) state president Abdul Bari Siddiqui said.
Said Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M)
youth leader Gopal Sharma: “High corruption during Nitish Kumar’s
four-and-a-half year rule has eaten into welfare schemes like in the case of
Janani Suraksha Yojana exposed by the CAG report.”