Kishanganj

Located in the northeast of Bihar Kishanganj became a separate district in 1990. Surrounded by West Bengal, Bangladesh and Nepal it occupies a total of 1, 93, 855 hectares (2001 census). As a densely populated region it accommodates a total of 12, 94, 063 people and has a total irrigated area of 27, 018 hectares. In its earliest phase the place was ruled by the Khagada Nawab.

Accessible by air, rail and road the city is has 6 operational railway stations. Gaya International Airport and JayaPrakash Narayan Airport are around 90 kms away.

While ginger, turmeric and garlic are the main cash crops, Kishanganj is well-known for its diversified range of industries. These include:

• Plywood
• Tea Processing Plants
• Jute
• Poultry Farming
• Cottage
• Silk

Animal husbandry is another main economic activity of this district. With adequate support from Government institutions this region has grown into a bustling commercial hub.

Enriched with a fascinating historical past, the District boasts of some appealing tourist spots. Some of them are Town Hall, Nehru Shanti Park and Khagra Mela.

To achieve an all-comprising development, Kishanganj's educational scenario is changing rapidly. With 508 Primary Schools, 90 Middle Schools, one Kendriya Vidyalaya, one Navodya Vidyalaya, two Colleges, one Polytechnic College and one Medical College, the district provides room for more medical, technical and vocational institutes.

In the coming years Kishanganj will definitely emerge as one of the most developed districts of Bihar through its industrious efforts.

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Bihar-districts 

araria          aurangabad      banka

begusarai      bhabua        bhagalpur

bhojpur       buxar          darbhanga 

gaya           gopalganj      jahanabad

jamui          katihar          khagaria

kishanganj     luckeesarai        madhepura

madhubani     munger        muzaffarpur

nalanda         nawada         paschim-champaran

patna           purbi-champaran     Purnia

rohtas         saharsa          samastipur

saran          sheikhpura         sheohar

sitamarhi        siwan        supaul      vaishali

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