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Bettiah is a city and the administrative headquarters of West Champaran district (Tirhut Division) [4] - (Tirhut). It is near the Indo-Nepal border, 225 kilometres (140 mi) northwest of Patna, in the state of Bihar, India. History. Ghanta Ghar of Bettiah Raj Palace.
The Bettiah Christians (Hindustani: Béttiah Masīhī or Béttiah ʿĪsāʾī), also known as Betiawi Christians, are the northern Indian subcontinent's oldest Christian community, which emerged in the 18th century. [2][1] The origins of the Bettiah Christian community lie in Champaran in what is now the Indian state of Bihar, in which the king of the Be...
Sep 20, 2024 · West Champaran District was carved out of the old Champaran District in the year 1972 as a result of re-organization of the District in the state. It was formerly a subdivision of Saran District and then Champaran District with its Head quarters as Bettiah.
Bettiah, city, northwestern Bihar state, northeastern India. It is situated a short distance east of the Gandak River, about 25 miles (40 km) northwest of Motihari. Bettiah is an agricultural trade centre, and its industries manufacture brass, metalware, and leather goods.
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- West Champaran District at A Glance
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Location on global Map between 26°16′ and 27°31′ north latitude and 83°50′ and 85°18′ east longitude.
North :- Hilly region of Nepal South :- Gopalganj & part of Purbi Champaran District East :- Purbi champaran District West :- Padrauna & Deoria District of Uttar Pradesh Total Area of the District :- 5228 Sq. Kms. As the district has its border with Nepal, it has an international importance. The international border is open with five blocks of the ...
This district has a literacy rate of 39.63%. There are a few schools in the district which are amongst the best in North Bihar. No. of Govt. Primary Schools : 1340 No. of Middle Schools : 284 No. of High Schools : 68 (including Minority and Project Schools) No. of constituent Colleges : 3 Industrial Training Institute : 1
Agriculture is the main source of income of the people in West Champaran. Some agro-based industries have flourished here and are being run successfully. Sugar mills are established at Majhaulia, Bagaha, Ramnagar, Narkatiaganj, Chanpatia and Lauria. The last two units are closed at present. Some rice mills are also being run successfully and the pr...
Mainly three types of crops are produced in this district – Bhadai (Autumn crop), Aghani (Kharif) and Rabbi (Spring crop). Bhadai crops comprise mainly Maize and Sugarcane. The main crops of Aghani season are paddy, potato etc. Wheat, Barley, Arhar (Cajamus indicus) are main Rabbi crops. Main crops of the low lying land in northern region of the di...
The District is divided into few distinct tracts. The first consists of the hilly tract of Someswar and Dun range in the north at the foot hills of Himalayas. It is noticeable that the soil even at the foot of the hills has no rocky formation and wherever water can be impounded,a rich growth of crop is possible. The hilly streams, however, play hav...
The climate of the district is cooler & damper than the adjoining districts. The terai area comprising mainly Ramnagar, Bagaha & Narkatiaganj is considered unhealthy while all other area have a healthy climate. Winter begins in November and lasts till Feburary, followed by hot summer months when temperature rises to maximum 43° Celsius. Rains set i...
The district still lags behind in having sufficient communication linkage by metalled roads within its territory. National Highway 28 B cris-crosses this district. While it is well connected with the State capital by road. The railways were introduced in 1888 when Bettiah was linked with Muzaffarpur. The line was extended subsequently to Bhikna Tho...
The district has suffered large scale denudation of forests. Forests are confined to the northern tract & particularly the Sumeswar & the Dun ranges are covered with forests. Sal, Sisam, Tun & Khair are among the trees found in this region. In terai region clumbs of bamboo, sabai grass & narkat reed are found in abundance. The types of animals avai...
Tirhut, Tribeni and Done canals are the most prominent canals operating in this district. They get their water supply from the Gandak river at Balmikinager, the northern most part of the district bordering Nepal.
The Bettiah Raj was the second-largest zamindari in the Bettiah region of Bihar, India. It generated annual land revenue rentals of more than 2 million rupees. [1] History. Pre-British rule. An early ruler was Gangeswar Deo, a Bhumihar-Brahmin of the Jaitharia clan, popularly known as Jaitharia Bhumihar Gangeswar Deo.
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Bettiah is a district of west Champaran. The district of West Champaran is spread over an area of 5,229 sq km in the northwest corner of Bihar and is a part of the Tirhut division. Bettiah is 225 km northwest of Patna.
