Bikramganj

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Bikramganj
City
Bikramganj Location in Bihar, India
Coordinates: 25°12′N 84°15′E / 25.2°N 84.25°E / 25.2; 84.25Coordinates: 25°12′N 84°15′E / 25.2°N 84.25°E / 25.2; 84.25
Country	India
State	Bihar
District	Rohtas
Area [1]
• Total	15.64 km2 (6.04 sq mi)
Elevation	77 m (253 ft)
Population  (2011)[1]
• Total	48,465
• Density	3,100/km2 (8,000/sq mi)
Languages
• Official	Hindi
• Regional	Bhojpuri
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	802212
Telephone code	06185
ISO 3166 code	IN-BR
Website	rohtas.nic.in

Bikramganj is a nagar panchayat city and corresponding community development block of Rohtas district, Bihar, India. As of 2011, the city of Bikramganj had a population of 48,465, in 7,968 households, while the overall subdistrict had a population of 163,565. The city of Bikramganj has a slum called Dhangai which, in 2011 had a population of 3,955 in 637 households.^[1]

The Place - A Brief Description[]

Bikramganj is located at

25°12′N 84°15′E / 25.2°N 84.25°E / 25.2; 84.25.^[2] It has an average elevation of 77 metres (252 feet). It is an old local center for commercial activities developed at the cross roads connecting Patna to Sasaram and Buxar to Dehri-on-Sone. This crossing is known as Bikramganj Chowk - quite an obvious landmark there. It is an emerging rurban hub. Located at a "less industrialised" north of Rohtas district, surrounded with well irrigated fertile fields which bestow Rohtas the title of "Rice bowl of Bihar". There is a good railway station on Dehri road which connects the local populace to the nearby cities of Patna, Sasaram and Varanasi. Various Banks have open their units here as commercial activities are generating growth. Once a mundane rural town, Bikramganj is trying best to catch up with the developments happening around and India. A natural river called "Kao" flows through the town and tributes to Ganga in Buxar. People with all religions live here, however Hindu are in majority. "Chhath" is a major festival here although Bikramganj is known for "Durga Puja Mela" when all four roads compete for the best pandals..and young folks throng the Chowk area. Local delicacy is "LITTI with Chokkha" and famous sweet item is "Chhena ka khurma".Nearby towns are Suryapura, Karakat, Koath, Maliyabagh and Sanjhauli. Weather is humid sub tropical, good for Rice cultivation."Katarni" is famous variety of rice grown around Bikramganj.

Demographics[]

Historical population

Year	Pop.	±%
1961	5,681	—
1971	14,656	+158.0%
1981	20,570	+40.4%
1991	28,898	+40.5%
2001	38,408	+32.9%
2011	48,465	+26.2%
Source: 2011 Census of India[1]

In 2011, the total population of Bikramganj block was 163,565. Of these, 48,565 lived in the city of Bikramganj and 115,100 lived in rural areas. The overall population of the block increased from 136,703 in 2001 to 163,565 in 2011, representing a 19.6% increase over the decade.^[1]

The sex ratio of Bikramganj was 882 in 2011, the lowest among cities in Rohtas district. The sex ratio was higher in rural areas, with 911 females for every 1000 males (the second-lowest ratio in Rohtas, ahead of Kargahar), bringing the overall sex ratio of the sub-district to 902. Again, this value was the lowest in Rohtas. The sub-district's sex ratio was also 902 among the 0-6 age group, again the lowest in Rohtas, but the distribution was somewhat different: the ratio was 894 in the city of Bikramganj itself and 906 in rural villages.^[1]

The literacy rate of Bikramganj city was 74.76% in 2011, which was slightly below the Rohtas urban average of 78.35%. Literacy was higher in men than in women, with 81.37% of males but only 67.26% of females able to read and write; the corresponding 14.11% literacy gender gap was slightly above the district urban average of 13.33%. In rural parts of Bikramganj block, the literacy rate was 74.96%, slightly above the district rural average of 72.5%, with 85.56% of men and 63.33% of women able to read and write. The combined literacy rate of the entire sub-district of Bikramganj was 74.90%, slightly above the district average of 73.37%.^[1]

Amenities[]

The city of Bikramganj had one hospital as of 2011, along with two movie theatres, ten nationalised banks,three private banks and a community centre. The town did not have a public library at the time.^[1]

All 80 inhabited villages in Bikramganj block had drinking water in 2011, but only 3 of them had tap water; most villages instead got water via well or hand pump. 57 villages had schools, serving 93.35% of the rural population. 20 had medical facilities, serving 44.69% of the rural population, and 31 had telephone access, serving 60.66% of the rural population. 10 villages had banks, 8 had , and 51 had permanent pucca roads. 58 villages had electrical power, serving 89.75% of the rural population.^[1]

Educational Institutions[]

Bikramganj has some of the good Govt. aided and Private educational institutions as follows:-

Anjabit Singh College[]

Anjabit Singh College, Bikramganj is one of the prestigious and oldest constituent college of Veer Kunwar Singh University (V.K.S.U.), Arrah, established in 1957. By Late Shri Nepal Singh, a resident of Dhawan village of Bikramganj sub-division, Rohtas. At the very outset, Justice Anand Singh and Justice Kainhaiya Singh were the members of the Governing body of this college. Shri Vishwanath Singh was the founder principal of this college. The college is imparting education in Arts and Science up to Degree levels along with post-graduate teaching in History and Economics in the faculty of Arts. It is also running B.C.A. course under the vocational/professional program. The college has well-equipped science laboratories and adequate library, separate common rooms and toilets for boys and girls. Admissions are taken on the basis of released cut marks by college.Some alumini are Manoj Singh Sonbhadra,^[3]

Indu Tapeshwar Singh Mahila College[]

Dr. N Jha Mahila College[]

Keeping the betterment of the students when it comes to academic, physical and mental progress paramount is Dr. N Jha Mahila College in Rohtas. From the moment it laid its foundation in the ground the establishment became a recognized educational institute in the city. Its eminence lies not just in the academic success of its students but also in their all-around personality and the enhanced sense of maturity at a young age. Widening their horizon when it comes to their studies as well as their code of conduct when interacting with fellow mates, the college takes the initiative of molding them into better citizens. Overlooking the heart of the city, the college is considerably convenient for a number of its students.^[4]

DAV Public School[]

Established in the year 2008, DAV Public School is located in Rural area of Bihar state/ut of India. School is providing Secondary level education and is being managed by Private Unaided Organisation. The medium of instruction is English language and school is Co-educational. School is affiliated with Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for secondary level.^[5]

Sr. Sec. High School Tenduni[]

Established in the year 1975, Sr. Sec. H S Tenduni is located in Urban area of Bihar state/ut of India. In Tenduni area of Bikramganj block of Rohtas district. School is providing Secondary, High Secondary (9-12) level education and is being managed by the Department of Education. The medium of instruction is Hindi language and school is Co-educational. School is affiliated with State Board Bihar School Examination Board for both secondary and high secondary level.Some alumini are Manoj Singh Sonbhadra,Neeraj Singh,Ajay Singh^[6]

Utkarmit High School, Ghusia Kalan[]

Established in the year 1950, upgraded H S Ghusia Kalan is located in Rural area of Bihar state/ut of India. In Ghusia Kalan area of Bikramganj block of Rohtas district. School is providing Secondary level education and is being managed by the Department of Education. The medium of instruction is Hindi language and school is Co-educational. School is affiliated with State Board Bihar School Examination Board for secondary level.^[7]

Krishna Sudarshan Public School[]

Established in the year 2008, Krishna Sudarshan Public School is located in Urban area of Bihar state/ut of India. School is providing Upper primary level education and is being managed by Unrecognised Body. The medium of instruction is English language and school is Co-educational.This school is located near south side of Bikramganj Railway Station. Some alumni from this school are Rajnish Gulandhiya ,Ankit Aditya ,Vishwajeet Mouar, Aman Lal ,Amit singh ^[8]

St. S.n. Global School[]

The co-educational English medium school provides basic infrastructures to its students like classrooms for all classes separately, laboratory, library facilities, having its own playground to encourage its students in various indoor and outdoor sports and games. Admissions in English medium under CBSE syllabus is provided by the school from Class 1 to High School.^[9]

The Divine Public School[]

The Divine Public School Affiliated to C.B.S.E Delhi is run and managed by "Radhika Sriniwas Educational and Welfare Trust" a registered academic and social institution. The school was started in April 2011. This school is a unique and quality oriented co-educational school for the sake of children from standard Pre Nursery to class X, located in calm, pleasant and pollution free atmosphere at Bikramganj Rohtas, Bihar. It is designed to impact integrated education to children. Highly motivated, dedicated and competent staffs are selected to create a better academic atmosphere. The system of the D.P.S Bikramganj Rohtas, Bihar is completely based on the Central Board of Secondary Education (C.B.S.E) pattern. During this modern computer era, it is very much essential to have a proper and good knowledge of computer. Nowadays, computer is part and parcel of life. The School is well-equipped computer lab to provide enough practical knowledge of computer. Availability of generator fulfills the scarcity of electricity.^[10]

Other schools[]

• New dolphin school
• Vinyada Academy
• Pragya Punj Public School
• Primary school tenduni boys
• Motherland Convent High School
• Kanya High School Tenduni
• Army Public School Bikramganj
• Montessori Askamini Academy
• The Cambridge Residential School
• Govt Ramadhar Singh High School
• D.K. Dolphin School
• St. Mary Academy (Sonbhadra Chhawani)
• Stewart Public School
• PATEL college Bikramganj Rohtas
• Swami vivekanand public school
• Divine Gurukul Public School,Natwar

Villages[]

Besides the city of Bikramganj, there are 100 villages in Bikrambanj block. Of these, 80 are inhabited, with a total rural population of 115,100.^[1]

Village name	Total land area (hectares)	Population (in 2011)
Atrauliya	13	0
Bhagopur	98	0
Khirodharpur	152	1,054
Khaira	238	3,240
Isarpura	117	948
Rauni	70	1,001
Kharagpura	60	531
Raksiya	213	1,141
Maidhara	100	876
Karmaini	110	715
Bahuara	162	1,596
Amauna	94	270
Tekanpura	138	1,000
Larui	106	1,042
Kusamhra	226	2,617
Balha	64	381
Jalha	43	594
Bhorna	41	44
Jiu Khap	16	0
Tenua	64	0
Kharauj Khurd	39	0
Amma Pokhar	64	779
Nonhar	575	5,992
Semariya	54	0
Raghopur	77	0
Lilkanthpur	109	816
Dharmagatpur	95	1,224
Paunra	112	1,544
Balipur	33	0
Kharhua	175	1,306
Hunrrahaba	36	163
Dehra	158	1,110
Jamorhi	280	3,668
Khaira Dih	68	0
Bharkuriya	85	179
Mathiya	30	604
Bilkhoriya	104	523
Nagi	81	0
Amathu	83	2,045
Durga Dih	37	1,944
Dhawan	105	2,746
Mangitpur	40	0
Morauna	260	3,000
Buchkatwa	35	0
Baha Dih	19	0
Kastar	232	1,738
Inrath Khurd	169	1,792
Kotwa Dih	25	0
Inrath Kalan	121	1,200
Noawan	201	2,397
Bargaiyan	31	473
Mohni	302	4,421
Shiwpur	238	4,346
Siarua	158	833
Kukur Dih	45	7
Gobraha	87	0
Mahuari	79	0
Baruna	89	1,902
Turti	231	1,791
Dumariya	150	13
Silauta	89	420
Basgitiya	168	1,683
Parariya	174	800
Dumariya	69	371
Kolha	75	573
Baluahi	83	1,040
Padumanpur	69	223
Manpur	153	1,156
Bankat	23	0
Semra	94	1,111
Jogia	71	712
Parsamadhopur	75	514
Kajhai	104	1,844
Lokaya	40	707
Dehri Udai	90	664
Dehrisat Sham	27	0
Ghosiya Khurd	134	1,233
Sahejani	96	294
Reriya	253	2,004
Gopalpur	49	227
Ramnath Parasi	53	0
Kanda Dih	142	1,041
Balchanwan	50	547
Dafal Dih	66	77
Salempur	143	2,000
Barna	60	1,083
Jonhi	416	5,059
Hathilpur	38	0
Khalariya	81	1,433
Atpa	30	225
Gotpa	99	1,800
Lewajit	100	181
Ghusia	422	8,567
Purandarpur	131	269
Lachhmanpur	133	846
Matuli	166	945
Mani	558	4,455
Niga	249	1,988
Ramna Dihra	211	2,154
Keshodih	45	1,249

See also[]

• Ghusia Kalan

References[]