Muzaffarpur district
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Muzaffarpur district | |
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![]() Ashokan Pillar, Kolhua | |
![]() Location of Muzaffarpur district in Bihar | |
Country | ![]() |
State | ![]() |
Division | Tirhut |
Headquarters | Muzaffarpur |
Government | |
• Lok Sabha constituencies | Muzaffarpur, Vaishali |
• Vidhan Sabha constituencies | Gaighat, Aurai, Minapur, Bochahan, Sakra, Kurhani, Muzaffarpur, Kanti, Baruraj, Paroo, Sahebganj |
Area | |
• Total | 3,173 km2 (1,225 sq mi) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 4,801,062 |
• Density | 1,500/km2 (3,900/sq mi) |
Demographics | |
• Literacy | ![]() |
• Sex ratio | 999 |
Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
Major highways | NH 57, NH 28, NH 22, NH 102, NH 527C |
Website | muzaffarpur |
The Muzaffarpur District is one of the thirty-eight districts of Bihar state, India. Muzaffarpur district is part of and also the headquarters of Tirhut Division.[1] Tirhut is the ancient name of all of northern Bihar.
History
[edit]Muzaffarpur was a part of the ancient Vajjika League, one of the principal mahājanapadas of Ancient India.
Muzaffarpur fostered political leaders and statesmen among whom were Maghfoor Ahmad Ajazi, George Fernandes, Janki Ballabh Shastri, a great Hindi writer, Parmanandan Shashtri and Devesh Chandra Thakur.
In 1972, both Sitamarhi and Vaishali districts were split from Muzaffarpur.[2]
Geography
[edit]Muzaffarpur district is served by rivers Gandak, Budhi Gandak, Bagmati and Lakhandei.
Many streams pass through the district. The area has been prone to floods. The district lies in the fertile region of Gangetic plain. Muzaffarpur district occupies an area of 3,175.9 square kilometres (1,226.2 sq mi),[3] comparatively equivalent to Canada's Mansel Island.[4]
Politics
[edit]District | No. | Constituency | Name | Party | Alliance | Remarks | ||
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Muzaffarpur | 88 | Gaighat | Niranjan Roy | RJD | MGB | |||
89 | Aurai | Ram Surat Rai | BJP | NDA | ||||
90 | Minapur | Munna Yadav | RJD | MGB | ||||
91 | Bochahan | Musafir Paswan | VIP | NDA | Died in November 2021 | |||
Amar Kumar Paswan | RJD | MGB | Won in 2022 by-poll necessitated after the death of Musafir Paswan. | |||||
92 | Sakra | Ashok Kumar Choudhary | JD(U) | NDA | ||||
93 | Kurhani | Anil Kumar Sahni | RJD | MGB | Disqualified on 14 October 2022 after criminal conviction[5] | |||
Kedar Prasad Gupta | BJP | NDA | Won by-poll in 2022.[6] | |||||
94 | Muzaffarpur | Bijendra Chaudhary | INC | MGB | ||||
95 | Kanti | Mohammad Israil Mansuri | RJD | MGB | ||||
96 | Baruraj | Arun Kumar Singh | BJP | NDA | ||||
97 | Paroo | Ashok Kumar Singh | BJP | NDA | ||||
98 | Sahebganj | Raju Kumar Singh | BJP | NDA | Switched from VIP to BJP[7] |
Administrative divisions
[edit]There are 16 blocks under Muzaffarpur District:[8]
Block Name | Population (2011) |
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Sahebganj | 241,438 |
Baruraj (Motipur) | 406,795 |
Paroo | 361,662 |
Saraiya | 331,651 |
Marwan | 164,858 |
Kanti | 272,858 |
Minapur | 340,925 |
Bochaha | 245,659 |
Aurai | 290,545 |
Katra | 244,823 |
Gaighat | 259,719 |
Bandra | 124,057 |
Dholi (Moraul) | 90,490 |
Musahri | 683,073 |
Kurhani | 435,676 |
Sakra | 306,833 |
Economy & Industry
[edit]As of 2024, the GDP of Muzaffarpur district was $5.4 billion, which was 4.7% of Bihar's GDP. The GDP per capita income of Muzaffarpur was $2,507
Muzaffarpur has emerged as a significant industrial center in Bihar, boasting several key installations that contribute to its growth and development.
Key Industrial Installations
Mega Food Park A pioneering initiative spanning 78 acres, developed at ₹180.57 crores, promoting food processing and entrepreneurship. [9]
Mega Textile Units Bela Industrial Area is home to over 50 operational textile units, cementing Muzaffarpur's position as a textile hub in Bihar.
Biofuel Plants Six biofuel plants contribute to sustainable energy solutions, reducing dependence on fossil fuels.[10]
Leather Product Park A 10-acre park in Bela Industrial Area, hosting 95 companies for collaborative manufacturing, promoting the leather industry.
India's Largest Bag Manufacturing Cluster A notable hub for bag production, providing employment opportunities and boosting the local economy. [11]
Semiconductor Firm Suresh Chips & Semiconductor, a pioneering venture in the semiconductor industry. is the only Semi Conductor Comapany of Bihar [12]
Dairy Plants Sudha, ITC dairy plants & many more related industries operate in Muzaffarpur, contributing to the region's dairy sector and providing employment opportunities.
Kanti Thermal Power Plant A thermal power plant located in Kanti, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, with a capacity to generate electricity, meeting the region's power demands. [13]
Litchi Cultivation Muzaffarpur is renowned for its litchi cultivation, covering approximately 25,800 hectares, producing about 300,000 tonnes every year, with exports to major cities in India and abroad. [14]
Lahti Bangles The production and sales of Lahti bangles are prominent in the city, with Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai wearing them at her wedding, showcasing the city Craftmanship
Demographics
[edit]Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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1901 | 1,078,094 | — |
1911 | 1,113,058 | +0.32% |
1921 | 1,077,631 | −0.32% |
1931 | 1,150,419 | +0.66% |
1941 | 1,269,186 | +0.99% |
1951 | 1,377,181 | +0.82% |
1961 | 1,598,346 | +1.50% |
1971 | 1,909,059 | +1.79% |
1981 | 2,357,388 | +2.13% |
1991 | 2,953,903 | +2.28% |
2001 | 3,746,714 | +2.41% |
2011 | 4,801,062 | +2.51% |
source:[15] |
According to the 2011 census, Muzaffarpur district has a population of 4,801,062,[17] roughly equal to the nation of Singapore[18] or the US state of Alabama.[19] This gives it a ranking of 24th th in India (out of a total of 640). The district has a population density of 1,514 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,920/sq mi). Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 28.14%. Muzaffarpur has a sex ratio of 900 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 63.4%. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 15.66% and 0.12% of the population respectively.[17]
Languages
[edit]At the time of the 2011 Census of India, 48.33% of the population in the district spoke Hindi, 7.65% Urdu, 3.54% Bhojpuri, and 1.33% Maithili as their first language. 39.01% of the population recorded their language as 'Others' under Hindi, mainly Bajjika.[20] Bajjika, Bhojpuri and Maithili[21] are the local languages of Muzaffarpur district.[22]
References
[edit]- ^ "District Muzaffarpur, Government of Bihar | India". Retrieved 19 February 2021.
- ^ Law, Gwillim (25 September 2011). "Districts of India". Statoids. Retrieved 11 October 2011.
- ^ "Muzaffarpur Geographical At a Glance". Retrieved 10 July 2015.
- ^ "Island Directory Tables: Islands by Land Area". United Nations Environment Program. 18 February 1998. Retrieved 11 October 2011.
Mansel Island 3,180km2
- ^ "Bihar: RJD MLA Anil Kumar Sahni disqualified upon conviction by CBI court". www.telegraphindia.com. 14 October 2022. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
- ^ "BJP wins from Kurhani". www.ndtv.com. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
- ^ "All 3 VIP MLAs join BJP in Bihar making it the largest party in Assembly". The Hindu. 23 March 2022. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
- ^ "Basic Population Figures of India, States, Districts, Sub-District and Village, 2011". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
- ^ Mega Food Park Muzaffarpur
- ^ News Regarding Bio Fuel Plants
- ^ Indias Biggest Bag Cluster
- ^ Suresh Chips & SemiConductors
- ^ NTPC Kanti Thermal Power Plant
- ^ Muzaffarpur Litchi,
- ^ "Table A-02 Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901: Bihar" (PDF). census.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
- ^ "Table C-01 Population by Religion: Bihar". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
- ^ a b "District Census Handbook: Muzaffarpur" (PDF). Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
- ^ US Directorate of Intelligence. "Country Comparison:Population". Archived from the original on 13 June 2007. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
Singapore 4,740,737 July 2011 est.
- ^ "2010 Resident Population Data". U. S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 30 September 2011.
Alabama 4,779,736
- ^ a b "Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Bihar". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
- ^ Brass, Paul R. (22 January 2024). Language, Religion and Politics in North India. iUniverse. ISBN 978-0-595-34394-2.
- ^ Thakur 'Chakor', Mahesh. JAROOR KOI BAAT BAA (in Hindi). Sarv Bhasha Trust. ISBN 978-93-91414-74-0.