Mahishi
Mahishi is a village situated in the Saharsa district of northern Bihar. It is 16 kilometers west of the Saharsa district headquarters and 8 kilometers west of Bangaon, Bihar. It is place of utmost religious importance due to Shaktipeeth of Goddess Ugratara. People of the village speak Maithili. The western Kosi embankment is only a few hundred meters away.
Mahishi | |
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![]() ![]() Mahishi Location in Bihar, India ![]() ![]() Mahishi Mahishi (India) | |
Coordinates (Mahishi): 25.8543767°N 86.4650201°E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Bihar |
Region | Mithila |
District | Saharsa |
Elevation | 47.0 m (154.2 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 19,073 |
Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
PIN | 852216 |
Telephone code | 06478 |
ISO 3166 code | IN-BR |
Vehicle registration | BR |
Sex ratio | 900 females per 1000 males ♂/♀ ♂/♀ |
Regional Language | Maithili |
Additional language | Hindi, English |
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