Narayanpur, Sakri, Darbhanga
Narayanpur (Sakri)
नारायणपुर / نرائن پور | |
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A Village in Darbhanga (Bihar) | |
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  Narayanpur (Sakri) Location in Darbhanga, India  Narayanpur (Sakri) Narayanpur (Sakri) (India) | |
| Coordinates: 26°11′23.9″N 86°05′08.0″E / 26.189972°N 86.085556°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Bihar |
| District | Darbhanga |
| Government | |
| • Type | Panchayat |
| • Body | Raghopur (East, West, North & South) Panchayat |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.44 km2 (2.49 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 250 m (820 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 2,655 |
| • Density | 412/km2 (1,070/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, Maithili, Urdu |
| Literacy (2011) | |
| • Total literates | 55.72% |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 847239 (Darbhanga) |
| Telephone/STD code | 06272 |
| Vehicle registration | BR-07 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Darbhanga |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Darbhanga Rural |
| Website | darbhanga |
Narayanpur or Narainpur (نرائن پور/नारायणपुर) is a village in Darbhanga district, Bihar state, India. It is located 24 km (15 mi) from Darbhanga, the district headquarters.
It is a village with a population of 2,655, according to the 2011 census of India,[1] The village has experienced significant development in recent years and has several urban-like amenities and facilities. National Highway 27 (NH 27) is located near the village, while Sakri Junction Railway Station is situated approximately 2 km (1.2 mi).
Hindi and Maithili are the main local languages in the area. Urdu is also widely spoken by a considerable number of people. A local variety, which is a mixture of Maithili and Urdu, is also spoken by some members of the Muslim Community.
Geography
The climate of this region is moderate. Local winds such as the Loo (wind) blow during the summer. There is a balanced ecosystem, a series of mango orchids are being planted with different types of species.
Religion
There are four mosques in the area, one of which is Narayanpur Jama Masjid, located adjacent to TZ Road. People gather at the mosque for Friday prayer. There are also several temples in the area, including the Narayanpur Mahavir Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Hanuman and is located in the centre of the local market, known as Narayanpur Bazaar.
Economy
Economically, most people in the area are engaged in agricultural activities. Farmers generally have small landholdings and practice traditional methods of agriculture. As the land is fertile, a variety of crops, including paddy, wheat and various types of vegetables, are grown in the region. Vegetable cultivation and trade are important economic activities, and the area has a well-known local vegetable market that serves the surrounding villages. Fishing is also practiced by local communities, particularly in the ponds and other water bodies in the area. Overall, the local economy is relatively well-developed, with agriculture, vegetable trade, fishing, and other small-scale commercial activities contributing to the livelihoods of the people.
Education
There are several educational institutions in and around Narayanpur. These include a middle school (Maqtab), which provides education in the Urdu medium, and the old Madrasa Ilahiya, an Islamic school run by the Government of Bihar. The area also has several government schools and private schools, including Sun Flower School, one of the oldest private schools in the area. New Doon Public School (Kindergarten) and Kidzee International Pre-School are also situated along TZ Road in Narayanpur. J. N. College, Nehra, a constituent college of Lalit Narayan Mithila University Kameshwaranagar Darbhanga, Bihar, is located approximately 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from Narayanpur in Nehra. The college offers undergraduate-level courses to students from the surrounding area.
References
- ↑ "Population by religion community. – 2011". Census of India, 2011. The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 25 August 2015.
External links
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