Madhepura


Madhepura is a municipality in Madhepura district in the Indian state of Bihar. It stands at the centre of the Kosi ravine. It was called Madhyapura- a place centrally situated, which was subsequently transformed into Madhipura, present Madhepura. It is surrounded by Araria and Supaul districts in the north, Khagaria and Bhagalpur districts in the south, Purnia district in the east and Saharsa district in the West. Baba Singheshwar Sthan, a famous Shiva temple and pilgrimage site, is located in Madhepura district and attracts devotees, especially during the month of Shravan.

History

Madhepura is part of the Mithila region and the people here speak the Maithili language.
Mithila first gained prominence after being settled by Indo-Aryan peoples who established the Mithila Kingdom.
During the late Vedic period, Videha became one of the major political and cultural centres of South Asia, along with Kuru and Pañcāla. The kings of the Videha Kingdom were called Janakas.
The Videha Kingdom was later incorporated into the Vajjika League, which had its capital in the city of Vaishali, which is also in Mithila.

Demographics

, India census, Madhepura had a population of 45,015. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Madhepura has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 71%, and female literacy is 51%. In Madhepura, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Transport

Public and private bus and taxi services are available.

Rail

is situated on the Saharsa–Purnia line. There are three pairs of passenger trains to, Barhara Kothi &. There are direct trains to,,,,,,,.

Road

and passes through Madhepura. NH-231 goes through Purnia, Saharsa & Maheskhunt, while NH-131 goes through Birpur and Bihpur. There is daily bus service to Purnia, Saharsa, Supaul, Darbhanga & Patna.

Air

Nearest airport is Purnea Airport, Purnea.

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