Nasriganj

Nasriganj is a nagar panchayat town and corresponding community development block situated in Rohtas District of Bihar, India. Located on the banks of the Son River, the town was a vibrant economic hub in the late 19th century. The town of Nasriganj had a population of 23,819, according to the 2011 Census of India, while the total population of Nasriganj block was 115,117. Besides the town of Nasriganj itself, the block consisted of 53 villages, of which 50 were inhabited and 3 were uninhabited.[2]

Nasriganj
Nāsriganj
Location of Nasriganj
Nasriganj is located in Bihar
Nasriganj
Nasriganj
Location in Bihar, India
Nasriganj is located in India
Nasriganj
Nasriganj
Nasriganj (India)
Coordinates: 25.0514°N 84.32839°E / 25.0514; 84.32839[1]
CountryIndia
StateBihar
DistrictRohtas
Languages
  OfficialBhojpuri, Hindi, Urdu
Time zoneUTC5:30 (IST)
PIN
821310
Telephone code06185
Vehicle registrationBR 24
Nearest cityDehri/Sasaram
Lok Sabha constituencyKarakat
Vidhan Sabha constituencyNokha

Name

Nasirganj takes its name from a Sufi name Mir Nasir Dehlavi, who came to the village in late 19th century. His mausoleum is situated at the center of Nasriganj.

History

The town of Nasriganj dates back to 1740, when the eponymous Abdul Nasir settled here on the Arrah-Sasaram road.[2]

Nasriganj was formerly ruled by a local native dynasty. In 1867, the last ruler died without heirs, and the estate escheated to the British government. At this time, it was an important commercial and manufacturing centre, with 21 paper mills and 42 sugar refineries. It lost much of its importance in the ensuing years, and was downgraded from town to village status, but by 1921 it was still described as a notable trade centre, along with nearby Hariharganj. At that time, it possessed a large turbine-powered mill that produced oil, sugar, and flour, and paper was still manufactured on a smaller scale. The population of Nasriganj in 1921 was 5,332.[3]

Nasriganj was raised to nagar panchayat status in 2011.[2]

Economy

Today, the main commodities manufactured in Nasriganj are blankets, furniture, and bricks.[2]

There is a market place named Izhar Market in downtown Nasriganj. This is a big market considering population of the village having more than 30 shops. This market is a big attraction for people coming from nearby villages. Apart from this market, there some more attractions for people nearby. There is a big vegetable and food grain market and produces like potatoes, rice and gur are exported from this market. Beside this there is mini hydro power station on canal. There is one post office, telephone exchange and Nasriganj police station under Dy.S.P.

There are more markets in Nasriganj such as Aslam Market.

The main occupation of people of Nasriganj is fishing.

This whole area has some of the most fertile land of the country and is very well irrigated through a canal network all because of 18th century Zamindar Ram Varan Tiwary . So as well connected via road one side with Dehri-on-sone and other side with Bikramganj. The Son River is one of the widest rivers of the country and remains undried all year. So as the name suggests River Son = sona means gold, it makes the people rich in terms of food and even enriching them in all aspects of life and is like a lifeline for the area. Son River is also one of the cleanest rivers till date in the entire world as there are no industries & major cities upstream of this river, so in one way this river also helps in terms of keeping a check on the Ganges pollution level, as this river merges with the Ganges near Patna for its final journey to the Bay of Bengal.

At present time a famous company is working it is called Baloo Ghat company. It is a mining company of "silicate" which is found in Sone River. It currently (2016) is a main source of income of this block. It is a contract-based company but it has changed the economic culture of this area.

"Ara Line" canal is lifeline of this block. The source of this canal is Sone River and passed through three districts of this area. 180 km long this canal is a basic source of irrigation water.

A very special sweet of Nasriganj is "Khoorma" and "laktho" made from cottage cheese.

There is a "Gandhi Maidan" nearby Sone river. Children go there to play cricket and all other sports.

Academic centers

Nasriganj has one of the oldest high schools in the district Rohtas. It was founded in 1929 and at that time only two other high schools were nearby (namely Osaw High school and Burhwal High School). So this place has been one of the prime location for studying up to high school. This school has now been upgraded up to higher secondary level.

    • One Girl's high school (Project Girl's High School) is also situated at the bank of the river Sone. This school is for girls up to class 10th.
    • one agriculture implement maker Annapurna Agro Eng Workshop.
    • As far as private schools are concerned Nasriganj is flooded with it but any of the private schools is not affiliated to the CBSE ICSE or BSEB.
    • While many IITians emerges from this native place, there is no college here for Graduation or Higher Studies.

Transport

Nasriganj (Rohtas district) is situated around 6 km west of Daudnagar (Aurangabad district).

Roads

Railway

List of villages

As of 2011, Nasriganj block consisted of 53 villages, of which 50 were inhabited and 3 were uninhabited.[2]

Village name Total land area (hectares) Population (in 2011)
Tilsa641,291
Amalawa142.4404
Parasia160.32,377
Darekhap105.61,166
Shankarpur215.42,216
Mauna2273,702
Turkaulia37.31,177
Rampur18.20
Ramadih87546
Gamharia62.3704
Pauni316.43,274
Ghoghaha37.2363
Pipardih240.91,697
Babhandih100.2804
Baradih1021,251
Panapur147.3349
Dehri122.33,228
Maraujhia109.73,345
Ojhwalia64.3700
Dhanawan English450.45,869
Kath Khaulia53.9474
Chargoria66.4729
Itamha121.43,606
Dhanawan Khalsa32.3535
Balia1702,472
Bardiha254.23,256
Mednipur227.82,173
Agini100.8538
Paiga181.71,822
Bagea76907
Khiriawan1,012.97,778
Sabari434.23,183
Kaithi5994,118
Kacchawa293.453,725
Mangrawan1,4108,484
Mahadewa519.33,330
Atimi775.83,504
Pokharaha Jamalpur273.64,565
Jina90.22,536
Manauli114.61,786
Chitokhar1401,509
Amiawar776.27,412
Khutaha94.8943
Sabdala528.61,546
Bharkol42.4512
Sohra270.7142
Ghari143.61,319
Madhopur75.71,037
Mangitpur77.3555
Sahgi144.91,932
Panruri388.44,226
Kaithi Mahazi3000
Kachhawa Mahazi1810

References

  1. "Geonames.org. Nāsriganj". Retrieved 15 April 2020.
  2. "Census of India 2011: Bihar District Census Handbook - Rohtas, Part A (Village and Town Directory)". Census 2011 India. pp. 33, 44–70, 96–99, 572–595, 1191–1192. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  3. O'Malley, L.S.S. (1924). Bihar and Orissa District Gazetteers Shahabad. New Delhi: Logos Press. p. 174. ISBN 9788172681227. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
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