Madhubani has five Sub-divisions. These are Madhubani, Jaynagar, Benipatti, Jhanjharpur and Phul Paraas. The sub-divisions date back to 1846. Also the district has twenty one blocks namely Jainagar, Pandaul, Rahika, Bisfi, Benipatti, Basopatti, Kaluahi, Babubarhi, Rajnagar, Madhepur, Khutauna, Khajauli, Jhanjharpur, ghoghardiha, Ladania, Madhwapur, Harlakhi, Laukahi, Andharatharhi, Lakhnaur and Phulparas.
Paddy is the key crop of the district. Pisciculture is known to be one of the main sources of revenue in the district. Sugar factories are also present in this place which helps in income generation.
Madhubani is popular world over for its art and crafts. Madhubani Paintings claim a distinct identity because of their unique design and top quality texture. Seen as motifs on bags and dress apparels, Madhubani Paintings are done with utmost care and attention by using vegetable dyes.
The district, intersected by kamala and bhutani balaan rivers, is flourishing every year with its farming endeavors and artistic richness.
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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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