Shahbazpur, Bihar

Shahbazpur, also known as Khurd-Dhanpurais a village located in Araria district of the Indian state of Bihar. This village is located near the border of India and Nepal.

Location

This village is located nearly 30 km north west of Araria town and 3 km from Forbesganj. The international border at Jogbani is 10 km from the village.

People

Majority of people living here are Hindus, mostly Maithil Brahmans (mool Pagulwar) and Yadavs. People here are tolerant,and open minded. The main occupation of people here is agriculture as this area is highly fertile. Some people nowadays, are also going out to places like Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai for further studies. The population of the village is around 7000. There is nearly 90% literacy rate among Brahmans. It is significantly lesser in other castes, though.

The organisation

Village has a main tola, i.e., the Brahman tola. The yadavs live south to them and there is another Tola to the north of the main settlement. This Village has a total of 7 big ponds and many smaller ponds. The river Parman, a tributary to the River Kosi, flows nearby.

Connectivity

The village is directly connected to NH-54 via a metaled road. The nearest town is Forbesganj, once a thriving jute producing town. The nearest airport is Bagdogra which is almost 150 km (3.5 hour) from the village.

Religion

The main and thriving religion of the village is Hinduism. This village is claimed to be one of the Shakti peethas (places where body parts of Mata Sati's burnt body fell) by the local people. Mata Chhinnamastika is the village deity. A big temple is currently under construction in the village.

Coordinates: 26°18′29″N 87°17′17″E / 26.3080°N 87.2880°E