Saran (Chapra) District
Saran District is also known as Chapra District. In ancient days , Modern Saran Division, formed a part of Kosala country. The history of Saran Division is bound to be history of Kosala which included portions other than present limit of Saran Division. The kingdom of Kosala was confined on the west by Panchala, on the south by the river Sarpika(sai) , on the east by Gandak and on the north by Nepal . The Kosala comprised of modern Faizabad, Gonda, Basti, Gorakhpur, Deoria in UP and Saran in Bihar.The historical background of the district- as available in the ‘Ain-E-Akbari records Saran as one of the six Sarkars( Revenue Divisions) constituting the province of Bihar.At the time of grant of Diwani to the East India company in 1765, there were eight Sarkars including Saran and Champaran.These two were later combined to form a single unit named Saran. Saran along with Champaran was included in the Patna Division when the Commissioner’s Divisions were set up in 1829. It was separated from Champaran in 1866 when it (Champaran) was constituted into a separate district. Saran was made a part of Tirhut Division when latter was created in 1908. By this time there were three subdivisions in this district namely Saran, Siwan and Gopalganj. In 1981 each subdivision of the old Saran district became an independent district and constituted part of Saran Division.
Various hypotheses have been put forward about the origin of the name SARAN. General Cunningham suggested that Saran was earlier known as SARAN or asylum(Support,Shelter) which was a name given to a stupa (Pillar) built by emperor Ashoka. Another view holds that the name SARAN has been derived from SARANGA- ARANYA or the deer forest, the district being famous for its wide expanses of forest and deer in prehistoric times.
The Ganges constitute the Southern boundary of the district beyond which lie the districts of Bhojpur and Patna. To the north of Saran lie Siwan districts and Gopalganj districts. The Gandak forms the dividing line with district of vaishali and Muzaffarpur in the east. In the western side , the Ghaghra constituting a natural boundary between Saran and the district of Ballia in Uttar Pradesh.
Out of twenty blocks in the districts, Six blocks viz Sonepur, Dighwara, Revelganj, Chapra, Manjhi and Dariyapur are affected by floods regularly. There are six partially flood affected blocks Viz. Garkha, Parsa, Marhaura, Amnour, Jalalpur, and Ekma. The remaining blocks are free from floods.
How To Reach
By Air(Airport):-
Nearest airport is Patna Airport about 42 Km.
By Rail :-
Chhapra jn(CPR) is strategically located in the North Eastern Railway in Varanasi division.
By Road :-
Well connected to other city through National Highway-19,85,101,102 SH-73 Other importent roads are: Khaira-Satarghat Road, Chapra Marhowrah Road, Manpur-Garkha Road, Siwan Paigambar Pur, Garkha-Chirand Road, Chapra-Manjhi-Darauli Guthani Road, Chainwa – Chainpur Road, Menhia – Bhandaria Road
Popular tourist destinations
Inscriptions
Narhan(Inscription of the Sultan of Bengal):- A new record of lau’d-Din Husain Shah, the Bengal king was found. The fragmentary record refers to the construction of the mosque by the king.(ASI 1960-61).
Tajpur-Basahi (Insscription of Firuz Shah Tuqhluq):- This new important epigraph records the construction of a fort by Mukhlis Da’ud Khoni an official. (ASI 1962-63).
Mughal Inscription :- This epigraph records the construction of a Drum house ( Naubat Khana) in AH 1234 (AD 1818) by Ali Bakhsh who is started to be the slave of his Highness, the emperor ( i.e.Akhar II)(ASI 1985-86).
Inscription :- This inscription records the construction of a mosque in AH 1213 ( AD 1798-99) by Imam Bakhsh , the Nazir ( Superintendent)(ASI 1985-86)
Another epigraph from the same place, records the construction of a house i.e Imambara for Lamenting the death of Hasan and Husain in AH 1230 (AD 1814-15) by Ali Bakhsh’ of noble character.(ASI 1985-86)
According to the other record from the same place, Babu ‘Ali Bakhsh , son of Imam Bakhsh, the Nazir (Superintendent), constructed the kachcheri (office building) for Ahl-i-Qalam(Lit. man of pen) in AH 1238 (AD 1822-23).(ASI 1985-86)
Yet another epigraph from the same place records the construction of a mosque by Sabza Naqqali in A.H 1260 (AD 1344-45 ); its chronogram was composed by Farid.
CHAPRA BLOCK
Chapra Sangrahalaya :- It is located inside Dhai Aakhar Bhawan.The Museum was established in the year 1981. The museum has a rare collection of antiquities recently unearthed during excavation from famous archaeological site of Chirand such as terracotta mask, bone tools and artifacts of Neolithic and Chalcolithic periods. Amongst stone sculptures a few excellent Pal stone sculptures also kept in the museum. It is open all days from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm except Mondays , Republic day, Independence day. Holi, Durga Puja, May day and Chhat.
Court Ki Devi ( Chapra Town):-
Peer Baba(Near Zila School):-
Panch Mandir (ChapraTown):- It is situated in Bhagwan Bazar location of Chapra town . It is built by Munsi Ram Sahay in year before 1917. It have Curvilinear shikhar, urushring and Nagara style of temple architecture.
Parwati Ashram (ChapraTown):-
Dharmnath Temple(ChapraTown):- The most important historical temple of Lord Shiva in the town at a distance of 3 Kms South-west on the left bank of Sarjug river. It is built by a great Mahatma named Dharam Nathji in year before1917.
Rajendra Sarovar :-
Shri Mahadev Mandir(Rajendra Sarovar):-
Palace of Bettiah Maharaj:-
Palace of Hathua Maharaj:-
Civil & Criminal Court of District:–
Dargah Hazrat Mehendi Baba (Railway Colony):-
Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama :- It is situated in Latu Maharaj Path, Opposite Circuit House . The Ashrama commemorates the birthplace of Latu Maharaj, disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, a sannyasi with the name Swami Adbhutananda. Latu Maharaj was born into a very poor family of shepherds in Chapra District. Latu was named by his mother ‘Rakturam’ as she was convinced Lord Rama had saved him when as a child he contracted smallpox and almost died. Due to the hard life in the countryside the Latu Maharaj lost both his mother and father when he was only five. He was brought up by his uncle. For a few years he enjoyed a happy carefree life with other children of his uncle’s family. But when the family business began to fail, uncle came to Calcutta to earn a better living. Latu Maharaj also had eventually to support himself in the city and he was at last fortunate to became a servant in the house of Sri Ramchandra Dutta, a wealthy doctor and officer in a pharmaceutical firm.
The activities of Chapra Ashrama aim at improving the material, spiritual, and cultural well-being of society. So the Ashrama has taken up the challenge to provide health, & hygiene, medical service, primary & vocational education to below poverty-line people and villagers living in substandard conditions. Pure drinking water is supplied by drilling tube wells, and food, clothing and building materials are supplied in times of natural disaster or calamity, like severe cold, flood and devastating fires.All the activities are conducted charitably to the public without discrimination of class, community or religious preference. Everything runs due to the generous donations given by the public, business organizations and trusts.
Chirand (Mahadani King Mayurdhwaj palace):-The village with an extensive mound is situated 11 km southeast of the Chapra near Doriganj Bazar on the northern bank of the Ganga on NH-19, and the confluence of the Ganga, and the Ghagra is just some distance away in the west near Revelganj. The Ganga also meet the Sone few kilometer away from the site. 2.5 Km. north of the site there is a dried up bed, possibly, a loop of the Gandaki, So, four rivers converge on or near the site. This must have provided it a very fertile soil for the development of prehistoric and historical cultures. It is very likely that in ancient times the confluence was actually at Chirand.The result of the excavation, about four thousand years old developed culture of Pashan age reveals. In whole of India new Pashan age culture was firstly revealed here.
The mound has been being cut by the Ganga since long, but the face of the mound overlooking the river shows jutting bricks of ancient times and potsherds. There is a mosque on the top of the mound, which was erected by Sultan Abul Muzaffar Hussain Shah of Bengal in A.D. 1503. The mosque contains remains of Hindu pilasters, and show parts of an earlier Hindu temple and its materials were used in the construction of the mosque.Mahadani King Mayurdhwaj palace’s archeological remains are still found here, just on the bank of Ganga-Sarayu sangam at Chirand area.
Chirand has given a continuous cultural sequence beginning from the Neolithic to the Pala period. The discovery of the Neolithic culture in 1970 in the Ganga valley was very significant as till then no Neolithic strata was exposed in course of archaeological excavations in northern India.The Chirand Neolithic community practiced agriculture and evidence for wheat, rice, moong, masur, peas has been found. The agricultural tools must have been of stone, bone or wood.It appears that agriculture was not on a large scale, because hunting tools and bones of animals, fish and mollusces and birds suggest popularity of non-vegetarian diet. People lived in huts, circular in plan, made of mud and reeds. Some post-holes were noticed. The walls could have been of reed-frame and plastered with mud. Some burnt daubs indicate reed-impressions. Such construction is common in villages in North Bihar even today. The roof was made of thatch of paddy-pools (straw bundles)-tied to the reed-frame. Food was cooked in ovens. Clusters of longish ovens were found for roasting of meat and fish. Remains dating back to the stone age have been found in Chirand. This is the only place in the Ganga Plain where remains of the stone age were found.
According to Jayaswal Research Institute Archaeological Explorations this site belongs to Neolithic period
Narainpur :- During the course of village to village exploration done By Mid eastern circle of the survey , ASI in year 1987-88 located Eka Mukha Shiva -linga in black basalt, assignable to late medieval period.
Khalpura:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Barhampur:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Medieval . Nauadih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Khalpura Goldenganj Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Bara Telpa:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Bishunpura Garhi Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Serpur Garh:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Rauza:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Phakuli Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Naini Garh:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Karinga:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Tenua:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Mira Musehari Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Gupta.
Jalalpur :- Pandey Dev Nandan Sharma was born at Jalalpur (saran). He was a writer, poet, painter and lyricist at his best. Several books on lok geet are in use for marriage, holi and other religious occasions. People call him VAIDYA JI because he was also a practitioner for alternative medicine. He was a popular educational personal and social activist.
Raja Mordhwaj temple(Doriganj):- It is situated about 10 km east of Chapra on NH-19. Raja Mordhwaj temple who offered his son body to beggar when his devotion and penance was tested by lord Vishnu.
Maharajganj :- The Department of Archaeology and Museums, Government of Bihar, during in the course of its exploration brought to light the Maharajganj village site, 3 km west of Chirand on the bank of Ghaggar, yielding terracotta ring well in year 1962-63. A black stone image of Krishna upholding the Govardhana hill was discovered by ASI in year 1968-69. The image is assignable to the twelfth- thirteenth century A.D.
Matukpurchapra:- During the course of exploration done by the Mid eastern circle of the survey , ASI in year 1981-82 discovered a few black stone Siva – linga and architectural pieces belonging to late medieval period.
TARAIYA BLOCK
Hazrat Abdul Malik (Ushri):- It is notable center of activity of the Chisti Sufis,
Pachbhinda Takht:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site period as Early medieval. Chainpur Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site period as Early medieval. Gandar:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site period as Early medieval. Murlipur:– The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site period as Early medieval. Narayanpur:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site period as Early medieval. Manjhopur Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site period as NBPW phase. Pachaurar:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site period as Gupta Deoria Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site period as Early medieval. Sangrampur:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site period as NBPW phase. Chanchalia:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site period as Early medieval. Bhalua Bhikhari:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site period as Early medieval. Gawandari:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site period as Early medieval. Taraiya Garh:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site period as Early medieval.
MASHRAKH BLOCK
Konhawa Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site period as Early medieval. Karan Kudariya:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site period as Gupta. Mashrakh Dih:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site period as Medieval. Ben Chhapra:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site period as Kushan. Dumarsan:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site period as Early medieval. Bansohi:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site period as Gupta. Khishunpur:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site period as Gupta. Chainpur:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site period as Kushan. Dumduma:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site period as Early medieval. Bangla:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site period as Kushan. Mahrauli:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site period as Kushan. Siuri:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site period as Early medieval. Hanumanganj:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site period as Early medieval. Dighoa :- It is beyond Masaryk/ Rajapatti, here are two stupa mounds one of which is about 10 m high and 10 m in circumference. Both the mounds are now covered by grass and do not seem to be eroded.
DIGHWARA BLOCK
Dighwara :- It is located about 38 km south – east of Chapra, also around 4 kilometre from Ambika Sthan. It is an important courimerical centre for river traffic. “Dighwara”, which might had earlier known as “Dirgh-dwara” (main gate)is said to be the maingate of King Daksh’s yagna area, the father in law of Lord Shiva.
Amba Asthan (Aami):- The place is situated about 37 km east of Chapra and 4 km west of Dighwara on NH- 19. In Ami, there is an old temple known as Amba Asthan. Near the temple there is a garden and a deep and broad well in which water remains all over the year and it never dries up. There is a kunda where Water offered by lacs of People vanishes in it. According to mythology when lord Shiva carried the dead body of “Sati” from the holy yagna kund of Daksha Prajapati, the neck portion of Sati’s body fell in “Ami” and the holy Shaktipeeth ‘Ambika Sthan’ was established.
Shiv Puran has the details about the same. This pyre is believed to be still present within the compound of “Ambika Sthan temple” in “Ami”.Devotees believe that their wishes get fulfilled as they worship in this temple.
There is a yagya kunda where religious acts are carried out. A large idol of Shiva has been erected recently, near the yagya kunda.
Ambika Asthan is mentioned in the ancient Hindu Markandeya Purana.
Around the year, specially during Dussehra, devotees from different places throng to this place.
Chaknur (Dighwara):- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Siyani Raipatti:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Sitalpur:-The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase.
Nakati Devi Mandir :- It is actually the temple of Durga. A statue of Mahishasur mardini is installs in the temple. The statue is probably made of the historical Pall period.
SONPUR BLOCK
Sonepur:- Better known as Harihar-Kshetra. This is the place where formerly the Saligrami or the Gundak River and the Mahi River joined the Ganges. Sonepur is known for the world famous large fair held on the occasion of Kartik Purnima. It is a Nagar Panchayat. Sonepur Mela, also known as Harihar Kshetra Mela is the oldest not only in Bihar but probably the whole of Asia. Its origins during ancient times. This is where Chandragupta Maurya used to buy elephants and horses across the river Ganges from Patliputra (Patna of ancient times). According to the travelogue of a British administrative officer, W W Hynter, in 1919, the Sonepur mela used to be held in over 43 villages in the past.
A unique Fair in which imposing Indian elephants are the prime attraction. The central draw of the fair is cattle trade. All species of birds, poultry, bovines and beasts of burden especially elephants, have a market here.Rural handicrafts like hand-painted wall hangings, wooden stools, miniatures in paper and leaves, stone pottery, bamboo, leather goods and appliqué work all these colors can be seen in Sonepur Mela. The Mela commences on Kartik Purnima and lasts for more than a month.
As religious aspect of Sonepur Mela is concerned, special significance is owing to the temple of shree Hariharnath and the site of the battle of Gaj-Grah and rescue of the former by Hari During Kartik Purnima. During Kartik Purnima Ganga Snan in the Ganga is held by Hindus.On the day of full moon (Kartik Purnima) immense crowd assembles and take bath. The locals regard that a dip here at this confluence of the rivers Ganges and Gandak is equivalent to giving away of 100 cows.
To woo Tourists, BSTDC has been constructing Swiss Type Cottages in Tourist Village every year.These specially erected thatched rooms having all the facilities and comforts of any good hotel, including uninterrupted power supply and well equipped bathrooms fitted with geysers. Free yoga classes and complementary elephant ride would also be provided to those booking cottages.
According to Jayaswal Research Institute Archaeological Explorations this site belongs to Early medieval period
Harihar Nath temple :-The temple of Harihar Nath is believed to have been originally built by Lord Ram, on his way to the Janakpur. It is further said that Raja Man Singh later got the temple repaired. The Harihar Nath temple, as it stands today, was built by Raja Ram Narain and the most recent repairs on the temple were undertaken by the Birlas.It is the only temple in India to have a single statue of Hari(Vishnu) and Nath(Sankar). This joint image is carved on a polished black stone slate in a standing posture. One of the purposes of the people visiting the Sonepur Cattle Fair, apart from the fair, is to take a holy dip at the convergence and pay respects at the Hariharnath Temple.
Gajendra Moksha legend is associated with the temple . It involves the story of king Indra Yamuna and the Gandharva chief Huhu, who were turned into an elephant and a crocodile respectively by the curse of great sages Agasthya and Dewala muni. One day the elephant’s leg was caught by the crocodile. It is said that both of them fought hard for many years with their herds. But ultimately the King Elephant weakened and prayed to the supreme god Vishnu (Hari) to save him. Vishnu heard his prayer and cut down the crocodile with his Chakra. But the touch of the chakra released Huhu from the curse. Vishnu also released Indira Yamuna from his curse and took him to his aboard Vaikuntha.
Another Legend has it that two brothers devotees of Lord Vishnu, one cunning and the other honest, cast a spell upon each other making one an elephant and the other a crocodile. On a Kartik Purnima day, the honest elephant went to the confluence of the holy river Ganga and Gandak to bathe and was attacked by the cunning crocodile. Lord Vishnu himself intervened and helped the honest elephant.With Lord Vishnu’s help the elephant prevailed upon the Crocodile.
In the course of exploratios by ASI in year1998-99 a four – handed image of Vishnu in standing posture was fond installed in the sanctum of this temple was fond. There is a Siva-linga infront of this temple also was found.
Kali temple:-It is situated east of Hariharnath temple on the confluence of two rivers Gandak and Mahi , Temple consists ancient image and sculptured fragments Bhadrakali and a stone pillar of the Sunga period.(ASI 1998-99 )
Old Gandak Railway Bridge(Used As Road Bridge) :- The Viceroy, Lord Dufferin opened the old Gandak Railwayin March, 1887 . Bridge by the side of the Sonepur Railway Station, . It is 2,176 feet long and is built of eight spans of 250 feet, with two broad pathways for pedestrians. Because of the swift flow of the Gandak when in flood and of the unstable nature of its bed, the bridge was regarded as a triumph of engineering skill when it was built.But this bridge was later found unable to meet the requirements of the heavy traffic, which developed with time, and another magnificent Railway Bridge at some distance from the old one was constructed. The old bridge was handed over to the State Government for road traffic.
Gandak Railway Brigge:- It is an open web through girder bridge built in year 1956 .The bridge consist of 8 spans of 76.2 m having two adjoining plate girder bridges of 2 x 18.3m from Hazipur end and of 3x 18.3 m from Sonpur end.
Sonepur railway station :- Sonepur railway station had the longest platform in the world, being 2,415 feet in length, but it lost this distinction in 1950. Storvik, a station in Sweden, and the longest of Storvik’s platforms being 2,470 feet now take its place.
Panch Devta Mandir:-It is built by priestess who claimed to have built with the offering she received.
Tample of Vishnu :- In the course of exploratios by ASI in year1998-99, in the Vishnu temple there is a image of Garuda belonging to eight-ninth century found.
Temple of Uma-Mahesvara:- In the course of exploratios by ASI in year1998-99, an image of Uma- Mahesvara in a temple found.
Chiraiya Math :–In the course of exploratios by ASI in year1998-99 findings are two temples in the Chiraiya Math, out of which one possesses foot prints of lord Visnu and the other has images of Siva and Parvati in standing posture. There are many siva-lindas around this temple.It appears to be a Saivite Math and belongs to the tenth-eleventh century.
Remains a boundary wall of a fort:- In the course of exploratios by ASI in year1998-99 the remains of boundary wall of a big fort by the side of River Mahi found.
Remains of temple and samadhi by the side of river mahi :- In the course of exploratios by ASI in year1998-99 the remains of temple and Samadhi by the side of River Mahi found.
Nawlackha Mandir( Gajendra Mocha,Sonepur):-
Jalbharat Sthan(Sonepur):–
Shiv Mandir(Sonepur):-
Harihar Sai Dham:- It is establishment in 12 june 2015. Shri Harihar Sai Dham managed by Riddhi Siddhi Charitable Trust.
Dumri Bujurg:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Nayagaon:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Khariba Garh:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Kusmar:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Medieval. Baijalpur Jumni Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Akawarpur:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Bharanpura:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Rampur Madho:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Mirzapur:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Gangajal Chausia:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Govind Chak:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Shivpur:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Poleza Ghat:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Late medieval
DARIAPUR BLOCK
Khanpur :- In course of exploration done By ASI in year 1982-83,a large mound yielding red ware, imageof Vishnu and Siva and two panels having beautiful femal figures belonging to the Pala period was found.
Math Chilawe:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Rampur Anant Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Hukrahan:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Medieval. Bajahiyan:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Kakara:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Medieval. Saman Chak:-The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Nasu Chak:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval.
AMNOUR BLOCK
Gyaspur:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Paharpur Dih:-The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Khoripakar Govind:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Amanur:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Parshurampur:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Dholahi Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Sonho:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Bali Sirsa Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Mura Dih (Sarai Baksh):- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase.
MANJHI BLOCK
Manjhi Garh(Manjui):- It is situated 1km away from sub-district headquarter Manjhi and 16kms away from district headquarter Chhapra.The village consists an ancient fort on the river bank. The mound has displayed brick built ramparts , still visible at the northwestern side of the village. It covers an area of 395 metre x 295 metre and has earthen ramparts to strengthen the main wall. The outer side was also protected by a ditch on north -east, and by the river Ganges towards south – west. The remains of two arched underground chambers can be seen through the southern section of the ramparts. The local traditions associate the ruins with the Dow’s, Dusadhs or Mallchs. Other version referred the fort to Manjhi Makra, chief of the chero dynasty.
According to Jayaswal Research Institute Archaeological Explorations this site belongs to NBPW phase period.
Dumariagarh :- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, in course of exploration done By ASI in year 1982-83, discovered the ruins of a brick temple in Dumariagarh village. Domai Garh:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval.
Sitalpur :- It is located 29 KM towards west from District head quarters Chhapra, 4 KM from Manjhi and 79 KM from State capital Patna. During the course of exploration done by the Mid eastern circle of the survey , ASI in year 1961-62 serbs of the N.B.P ware was found.
According to Jayaswal Research Institute Archaeological Explorations this site belongs to Late medieval period.
Nasira Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Mahui Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Chamrahia Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Kohara Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Mahammadpur:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Khutkurwan Dohar:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Belsara Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Kushan. Mane Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Tajpur :- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Jaitia Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Bareja Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Dhusaha Baghauna The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Bangara Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Bagoia:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Dharampura Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Dumri dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Khajuhatti Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Matiar Garh:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase.
MARHAURA BLOCK
Baba Shilanath(Silhauri):- This ancient place is 24 km away from Chhapra and 2 km away from Marhowra.This is an important place as per the child Episode of Shiv Puran and Ram charitra Manas. The moh bhang of Narad depicts the place to be here. A temple of Baba Shila Nath is situated here. On every Shivratri mela is organized here.
According to Jayaswal Research Institute Archaeological Explorations this site belongs to NBPW phase period.
Gadhdevi Ma (Bhuwalpurgarh):- It is a temple dedicated to the Goddess Durga or Shakti, known as Gadh Devi Maa. According to the history of this temple, it is believed that Durga rested here on her journey to Thawe (in Gopalgunj). At this temple the Goddess is worshipped in all her 3 forms – Mahalakshmi, Maha Saraswati and Mahakaali . Besides the main Goddess, there are shrines for other Gods and Godesses too . There are many stories that are famous among local people about this temple. Lord Shiva was bringing upon the destruction of the earth with his Tandav while holding Sati’s burning body. To avoid this destruction, Lord Vishnu cut up Sati’s body into pieces. Wherever these pieces fell a Shakti Peeth emerged. This is the place where some of Sati’s blood was splattered.
Another story is of the Sugar mill that was in Marhowrah. While the Sugar mill was being built, one after another there were numerous problems in its construction. Then the engineers and workers worshiped the Goddess continuously for several days. The temple was built after this Puja.
During the course of exploration done by the Mid eastern circle of the survey , ASI in year 1961-62 located the Bhawalpur Garh village site mound called Bahawalpur Garh-devi-ka sthan.
According to Jayaswal Research Institute Archaeological Explorations this site belongs to Early medieval period.
Roopkala Mandir(Mubarakpur):- It is situated one KM east of Olhanpur. This village is named after Mubarak Shah the famous sufi sant.His samadhi is situated in Mubarakpur.These village is also famous for Roopkala Mandir.The places to see in Mubarakpur are Chhat Ghat and shiv temple.
Marhowrah:- Marhaura is 26km from the Chhapra. Marhaura was the industrial hub of Saran in the 1980s, and is famous for its the Sugar mill, Saran Engineering works and Morton chocolate Factory. Unfortunately due to bad Governmental decisions, these factories have been shut down in the 90s.
Salimapur Dih:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Gopalpur Dih:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Hathisar Dih:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Agahara Dih:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Siswan:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Chalcolithic. Nautan Dih:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Bikirampur Dih:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Dhenuki:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Mura Dih (Bahuara Patti):- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Majhauliya:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Ujari Senduari:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Olhanpur Dih:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Dayalpur:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Mirzapur:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Pojhi Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval.
Shahi Masjid (Olhanpur):- Olhanpur Village is situated 15 km from chhapra town. In Olhanpur village one historic masjid is situated which is made by Emperor shah Jahan people called Shahi Masjid and also founder of Khuda Baksh Library is belongs from Olhanpur village.
REVELGANJ BLOCK
Revelganj:- Revelganj small town is situated along the bank of the Gogra river from east to west. The older name of the place is Godna.
It is regarded locally as the traditional residence or ashram of Maharshi Gautama. Here it is said, he lived with his wife Ahalya in the days of Ram Chandra who visited him on his way to Janakpur. The legend is that Indra became enamored of Ahalya and visited her in the guise of her husband. Gautam saw him as he left her room and cursed him with perpetual loss of virility. Ahalya was changed into a stone till Ram should come and deliver her. Ram did it on his way to Janakpur with Laxman and Vishwamitra. A modern shrine has been built on the spot where Gautam’s hut is believed to have stood.In the epic Ramayana describes it as Ahalya-Uddhar.There is a temple and Vishnupad preserved.
Rivilganj was the birthplace of Mata A njana, the mother of Hanuman, the bhakt (devotee) of Rama. Some time ago the river Sarju joined the Ganges at this place and a great bathing mela is held at their junction on the last day of Kartik. By the order of Lord Mornington the fair was nianastopped from 1801 and amalgamated with the one held in Harihar Kshetra. In the year 1884 A.D Sir Rivers Thompson, the then lieutenant Governor of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa laid the foundation stone of Gautam Pathshala where education in Sanskrit is imparted.The late lamented Babu Shyam Shivendra Shahi alias Lal Saheb of Manjha , Maharaja of Bettiah and Hathwa had built residential houses and temples here on the river side. According to Jayaswal Research Institute Archaeological Explorations this site belongs to NBPW phase period
Shringi Rishi Ashram(Revilganj):-
Tomb of Mr Henry Revel(Revilganj):- Tomb of Mr Henry Revel stand near the Revelganj railway station after whom the town is named. Mr Henry Revel established a factory here in the year 1788 and lived and died on the spot.
Major Sutherland Tomb (Revilganj):- A solder of renown, on his way back from Qudh died at this place and was buried in a flower- garden inside the town.
Kachnar:-The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Khairwar Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Inai:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Auli Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval.
EKMA BLOCK
Bharhopur:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Madhopur:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Rasulpur:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Chanda Tola:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Banpura:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Chhitraulia:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Rampur Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Bishunpura Kalan:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Kadar Parsa:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Parsagarh :- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval.
Bhagwan Dhadheswar nath(Dhorh Ashram):- Dhorh Ashram is situated towards north of Parsagarh on the bank of river Gandaki, consists ancient temple of Bhagwan Dhadheswar nath, in which a mighty gigantic Shiv Ling of stone is there obtained from excavation..This temple was constructed by then Nepal king in 14th century.
Gauspur Dih:-The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Dhana Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Asahni:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Karanpura Amdarhi:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Benaut:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Telia Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Bedaiya:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Chainwa:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Jogiya:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Banpura:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Sarawn:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Ghurapali:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Tilkar :- During the course of exploration under village to village survey done by ASI in year 1992-93, remains of ancient temple thakurbari was found.
Muhabbat Nath Mandir(Chan Choura) :- It is situated in Chan Choura villge . This Temple was constructed in Mughal Period by a Muslim devotee of Shiva who succeed in love. It is said that those who offer homage and worship to the soul succeed in love.
JALALPUR BLOCK
Mansar Kumna Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Chainpur:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Sonmari Boxizi:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Inamipur:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Kahi:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Patila (Chainpur):- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Sakardih:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Baldih:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Sanahuta:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Sonwari:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Nawada:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Sadhpur Bali:-The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Bhat Kesori:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Kotea:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Chalcolithic. Kishunpur:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Bishunpura:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Russi:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Khaira Dih:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Kushan. Basdila:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval.
GARKHA BLOCK
Narion(Naram):- Patna circle of survey, carried out the village to village survey in year 1986-87 and found out an ancient mound in Narian.
According to Jayaswal Research Institute Archaeological Explorations this site belongs to NBPW phase period.
Kadna(Kanda):- Patna circle of survey carried out the village to village survey in year 1986-87 and brought to light an ancient mound in
According to Jayaswal Research Institute Archaeological Explorations this site belongs to NBPW phase period.
Bangra Dih (Bangra):- During the course of exploration done by the Mid eastern circle of the survey , ASI in year 1968-69 a brick temple was noticed in tola Ramchandrapur of the village Bangra, locally known as Panch Mandir. The temple is ascribable to about the sixteenth century A.D bears mural paintings and carved designs.
According to Jayaswal Research Institute Archaeological Explorations this site belongs to Early medieval period.
Mahamada Garh :- During the course of exploration done by the department of ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology of BHU in year 1961-62 brought to light the Mahamada Garh village site, consists the mound showed traces of a defence wall and a moat also yielded sherds of the N.B.P ware and the associated red ware
According to Jayaswal Research Institute Archaeological Explorations this site belongs to Early medieval period.
Sargahi Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Aloni Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Muhammedpur:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Chalcolithic. Saho Sarai Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Makinpur Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Pohiyan:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Motirajpur Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site period as Early medieval. Bazidpur Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site period as Early medieval. Kuchain Garhi:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site period as Early medieval. Rani Sagar Mathia:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site period as Early medieval. Sadhpur:- Patna circle of survey, ASI carried out the village to village survey in year 1986-87 and brought to light tank and an ancient mound.
Kothia :- During the course of exploration done by the Mid eastern circle of the survey in year 1978-79 located an early historical site, yielding shrubs of N.B.P.ware and its associated red wares and the remains of brick structure of early centuries of the christian era.
NAGRA BLOCK
Aphur Dih:- An extensive ancient mound, locally known as Aphurgarh also called Aphaur-Devi containing remains of brick structures and a stone gateway was founded by ASI in 1964-65.According to Jayaswal Research Institute Archaeological Explorations this site belongs to NBPW phase period.
Khaira Garh:- A Black stone image of four-armed Visnu, belonging to circa tenth-eleventh century was noticed by ASI 1964-65 and also N.B.P ware found in year 1986-87.
The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval.
Paharpur:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Baranpur Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Maksuspur:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Dharmpur Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Takiya Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Sargatti Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Kakriyan:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Dumri Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Hariharpur Kanar:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase.
Paterha(Pathedha):- Patna circle of survey, ASI carried out the village to village survey in year 1986-87 and brought to light a medieval fort.
According to Jayaswal Research Institute Archaeological Explorations this site belongs to Kushan period.
LAHLADPUR BLOCK
Tajpur:- During the course of exploration done By ASI in year 1993-94 brought to light Taipur archaeological site, in which a mound with a Mazar and an Arabic inscription in Tughra style on stone- slab, head of some unknown Hindu deity in black stone are found.
According to Jayaswal Research Institute Archaeological Explorations this site belongs to Early medieval period.
Mirzapur:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Shiristapur:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Dhanesh Chhapra:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Sasana Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Harpur:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Late NBPW phase. Dandaspur:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Petaria Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Panditpur:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval.
Basahi :- During the course of village to village exploration done By ASI in year 1993-94 brought to light Ibrahimpur archaeological site, a mound yielding brick-bats and redware postsherbs datable to Mughal period
According to Jayaswal Research Institute Archaeological Explorations this site belongs to NBPW phase period.
BANIAPUR BLOCK
Old temple (Janta Bazar):- This place is 45 km away from chapra dist headquarter and 8 km away from parsagarh in north. An old temple is here which is made by Nepal naresh. Near this temple a local market is situated name janta bazar.
Ibrahimpur :- During the course of village to village exploration done By ASI in year 1993-94 brought to light Ibrahimpur archaeological site, yielding redware postsherbs and stone image of Uma-Mahesvara, Vishnu and Saraswati, datable to 13-14 century.
Dhangarha :- During the course of village to village exploration done By ASI in year 1992-93 ancient mound with beads, potsherds and images was found. Khabsi:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Chaturbhuj Chhapra:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Bhakura Bhitti Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Late NBPW phase. Nadauan:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Amanw Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Garh Devi Mandir(Harpur Karah):- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Kanhauli Manohar Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Manopali Garh:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Malmaliya Dih (Chaitan Chhapra): The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Late NBPW phase. Piparpati:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Suhai Gajan:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval.
Nagdih:- In course of exploration done By ASI in year 1965-66, found a mound surrounded by a deep ditch full of water.
According to Jayaswal Research Institute Archaeological Explorations this site belongs to Late NBPW phase period.
Medhuka Dih:- The KP Jayaswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Late NBPW phase. Panchmahala Sahajeetpur:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Kushan. Pindra Dih:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Kolhua Garh:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Late NBPW phase. Pipra Dih:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Laua:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Late NBPW phase. Karahi Dih:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Late NBPW phase. Hardi Tola Sareya:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Paigambarpur:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval.
ISHUPUR BLOCK
Parsa:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Late NBPW phase. Usri:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Isuapur:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Late Kushan. Darwa:– The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. DihChhapia:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Kushahar Nichapar:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Atanagar:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Rampur Atauli:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Late NBPW phase. Jaythar:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Murwa Khash:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Sadwara:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Late NBPW phase. Lauwa Dih:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase.
PANAPUR BLOCK
Dhanauti Dih:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Rasauli Garh:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Laguni:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Panapur Dih:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Turki Dih:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Bakawan:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Moriyan:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early NBPW phase.
PARSA BLOCK
Chandpura:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Gupta. Pachalakh Dih:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as NBPW phase. Narayanpur Dih:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Basauti Dih:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Pachrukhi Dih:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Arana Dih:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval. Langarpura Dih:- The KP Jayswal Research Institute, during in the course of its Archaeological Explorations brought to light the site, period as Early medieval.
MAKER BLOCK
Ashoka Pillar (Maker):- The famous Ashoka Pillar is located about 33 km from Chapra town and 5 km from Maker Village. This is the place where Lord Buddha made his 13th stop on his way to attaining ‘Nirvana’.
Quasba maker :- It is situated about 54 km north of Chapra near Parsa on the bank of Gandak, famous for the held on the occasion of Gyarahwin Sharif which draws large number of visitors of all communities.
Jyoti Shikha Tila (Ketuka Lachhi):- The mound, about 8 acres of a low- lying waterlogged land, can be dated certainly from the Gupta to the Pala period but may be earlier. It is approachable from Sunaha via Parsa on the Chhapra road.
According to Jayaswal Research Institute Archaeological Explorations this site belongs to NBPW phase period.