Date of formation: Saharsa district was carved out of Bhagalpur district on 1st April 1954.
Area: 1686 square kilometers
Density of population: 1125 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 54.57 % - Male: 65.22 %, Female: 42.73 %
Male Female Ratio: 1000:906
Boundaries of Saharsa District
North: Madhubani District, Bihar
North East: Supaul District, Bihar
North West: Darbhanga District, Bihar
South: Khagaria District, Bihar
West: Madhepura District, Bihar
Saharsa District Average Rainfall: 948.48 mm
Saharsa District Average Temperature in Summer: 31.05 deg C
Saharsa District Average Temperature in Winter: 16.67 deg C
SAHARSA DISTRICT MAP
Major Rivers: Kosi
Sub Divisions: Saharsa Basti, Simri , Bakhtiyarpur
Blocks: Nauhatta , Simar, Bakhatiyarpur, Salkhua, Kahra, Mahishi, Sonbarsa , Saur Bazar, Patarghat, Sattar, Kateya, Banma Itahari
Assembly Constituencies: Saharsa, Sonbarsa , Simri, Bakhtiarpur, Mahishi
Saharsa District Nearby Attractions
1. Tara Sthan at Mahishi
2. Chandika Sthan at Biratpur
3. Mandan Bharti Asthan
4. Sun Temple at Kandaha
5. Laxminath Gosaisthal at Bangaon
6. Dewan Ban Mandir
7. Nauhatta Village
8. Udahi Village
9. Karu Khirhari Temple
10. Matsyagandha Mandir
Saharsa District Facts: It is one of the 36 most backward districts in Bihar and is receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Program. NH 207 passes through this district.
Major Agricultural Products: Paddy, Makhana, Mango, Mustard, Corn, Wheat
Major Industries: Jute factory, brick, corn, soap factory, biscuit factory, chocolate factory
What is Saharsa District Famous For: Mangoes and Litchies
Last Updated : Thursday Jun 14 , 2012