Chainpur, Saharsa, Bihar Explained

Chainpur, Saharsa
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:India Bihar#India
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Bihar, India
Coordinates:25.52°N 86.31°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Saharsa
Unit Pref:Metric
Elevation M:41
Population Total:25584
Population As Of:2001
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Hindi, Maithili
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:852212
Area Code Type:Telephone code
Area Code:06478
Iso Code:IN-BR

Chainpur is one of the largest villages of Saharsa District in the Indian state of Bihar in North-East India, and is in the Kosi Division. In the revenue documents, it is mentioned as 'Chainpur Uttar Khand'. Chainpur has a number of tolas and occasionally called Pubari, Pachhwari, Uttarwari and Dakshinwari tola.

Chainpur is part of Kahra Block. Chainpur is located in among Bariahi, Bangaon, Parari and Mahishi.

Geography

Chainpur and its surrounding areas are a flat alluvial plain forming part of the Kosi river basin. This makes the land very fertile.

Flooding is a major reason for the poor connectivity of the area as bridges tend to get washed away.

Agriculture

Paddy, wheat, moong, maize, sugarcane etc. are the main crops of this village. vegetables viz. potato, cauliflower, brinjal, carrot, radish, lady finger etc., are cultivated in this village.

Art and Culture

Holi, Durga Puja and Kaali Puja are the main festival of Chainpur.Ramnavami, Janmashtami, Shivaratri, Hanuman jayanti etc. are also celebrated with full zest and fervour. Sama Chakeva, Chhath, Chaurchan etc. are other festivals of this village. Every year, a grand mela and wrestling Competition is organised on the occasion of Kali puja in the village.

Education

College

Schools

In addition to a number of primary schools, following are the schools operating in Chainpur:

See also

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