Siwan District
Siwan was being declared as a district in 1972 in which it was proposed to include 10 blocks of Gopalganj and 13 blocks of Siwan subdivisions. Two blocks Bhagwanpur and Basantpur of Siwan were declared to be added to the jurisdiction of proposed Marhaura subdivision. But after one year later in 1973 Gopalganj was made a separate district with its 10 blocks included in Siwan earlier and thus Siwan constituted its original 15 blocks including Bhagwanpur and Basantpur blocks.Siwan is also known as Aliganj Sawan after the name of Ali Bux, one of the ancestors of the feudal lords of the area.Siwan derived its name from “Shiva Man”, a Bandh Raja whose heirs ruled this area until Babar’s arrival. Siwan was a part of Kosala Mahajanapada during 5th century BC. As the legend goes, Dronacharya of Mahabharat belonged to village ‘DON’ in Darauli Block. Some believe Siwan to be the place where Lord Buddha died. Siwan was a part of Banaras Kingdom during 8th century. Muslims came here in the 13th century. Sikandar Lodi brought this area under his kingdom in 15th century. Babar crossed Ghaghra River near Siswan in his return journey. During the reign of Moghul emperor Akbar, area of Siwan was covered under Saran, which was one of the six Sarkar for collection of land revenue.
At the end of 17th century, the Dutch came here first followed by the English. After the battle of Buxar in 1764, Siwan (Saran) became a part of Bengal in 1765. Siwan played an important role during first independence movement. Since ancient times, the region was famous for the stalwart and sturdy ‘Bhojpuries’, who have always been noted for their martial spirit and physical endurance and from whom the army and police personnel were largely drawn. A good number of them rebelled and rendered their services to Babu Kunwar Singh during movement of 1857. The anti pardah movement in Bihar was started by Sri Braj Kishore Prasad who belonged to Siwan in response to the Non Co-Operative movement in 1920. A big meeting was organised at Darauli in Siwan District on the eve of the Kartik Purnima Mela under the leadership of Dr. Rajendra Prasad, who had thrown away his lucrative practice as an advocate in the Patna High Court at the call of Gandhiji. In the wake of this movement Maulana Mazharul Haque, who came in Siwan to stay with his maternal uncle Dr. Saiyyad Mahmood, had constructed an ashram on the Patna-Danapur road, which subsequently became Sadaquat Ashram.
The next phase of the Non co-operation movement known as the Civil Disobedience movement of 1930, was fully supported in Siwan. In connection with the Satyagrah Movement Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru made a whirlwind tour of the different parts of Bihar. One of the famous meetings he addressed was at Maharajganj. A few persons of present Siwan District played an important role in the attainment of independence and rose to the national level. Shaheed Sarai formally called Jublie Sarai in British Raj holds an important place in history of Siwan. The sarai was a hub for the pro independence ignited minds and it is the place where three soldiers of independence died in British firing. Hence, it was named Shaheed Sarai. One of the most prolific writers of India, Pandit Rahul Sankritayayana, started peasant movement here between 1937 and 1938. During visit to Champaran Mahatma Gandhi and Madan Mohan Malviya visited Siwan and Gandhiji even spent a night at Ziradei in the house of Dr. Rajendra Prasad. The chowki on which he slept then is still kept intact there.Siwan district is bounded on the west by the Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh, on the North and North-West by the Gopalganj district, On the East and South-East by the Saran district and on the South and South-West the Ghaghra constituting a natural boundary between Siwan and the Uttar Pradesh
How To Reach
By Air(Airport):-
Closest airport is Patna Airport about 105 Km.
By Rail :-
Siwan jn(SV) is strategically located in the North Eastern Railway in Varanasi division.
By Road :-
Well connected to other city through National Highway -85,101 State Highway – 47,73 and Other road – Siwan-Siswan Road,Chapra Manjhi Darauli Guthani Road,Siwan-Paigamberpur,Mairwa Darauli Road,Siwan-Ander Road,Siwan Barhan Lakari Road,Mirwa kuchaikot Road,Ander-Raghunathpur Road,Badarjimi Kailgrah Road
Popular tourist destinations
SIWAN BLOCK
Balmiki Babu Ka Mandir:- It is situated on the banks of river Daha. It is established in 1885, also known as “Ramjanki Mandir”. It was renovated between 1925-30.
Buriha Maa temple :- It is located on east-northern portion of Gandhi Maidan in Siwan town.Locals believe one’s wishes are fulfilled after worshipping the deity here.
Panchmukhi Shivalinga :- There’s an old Shiva temple in Mahadeva locality of Siwan town which houses a “panchmukhi” or five faced Shivalinga. Locals insist the Shivlinga in the temple come out of the earth.One can also see the faces of Brahma,Vishnu and Mahesh on the Shivalinga. Hundreds of devotees throng this temple every day.On Mahashivratri,a fair is also held here.
Dharam Sabha Temple:- The site is a temple of Lord Radha Krishna known as Dharam sabha at kachhari road. It is more than hundred year old.
Purana Kila:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Medieval Barahan Gopal Dih:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Early medieval. Netua Vir:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Early medieval. Bansopali Kothi:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Gupta. Baletha Garhpatti:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Gupta. Bindusar Hamid Dih:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Gupta. Mohiuddinpur Garh:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as NBPW phase.
Khalishpur Garh:-It is situated 5 kms from siwan town. There is a very long minaret , fully covered with tiles.
According to Jayaswal Research Institute Archaeological Explorations this site belongs to Medieval period.
Kairatal Garh:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Shunga. Chanaur Dih:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Early medieval. Dhanauti Dih:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Early medieval. Sarsar Dih:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Kushan. Dharm Makariyar Garh:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Early medieval. Karnpura Dih:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Early medieval.
ZIRADEI BLOCK
Jiradei:- An Ancestral House of Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the First President of India Republic.He was born on Dec 3, 1884 at Jiradei.He was the architect of the Indian Constitution.He was first president of Independent India from Jan 26, 1950 to May 13, 1962.He was from Indian National Congress political party. He was a teacher and lawyer by profession. He died at the age of 78 on Feb 28, 1963. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar addressed a public meeting at Jiradei on February 16, 2010.Speaking on the occasion he said Jiradei would be developed as a tourist site.
Muiya Garh (Titara):- During the exploration done by the department of ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology of BHU in year 1961-62 brought to light the Muiya Garh village site, yielding mound showed remains of several brick structures ,the size of bricks being 45.7 x 25.4 x 7.6 cm. the mound a;so yielded serbs of the N.B.P.Ware. According to Jayaswal Research Institute Archaeological Explorations this site belongs to NBPW phase period.
Bhainsakhal Garh:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as NBPW phase. Balaipur Dih:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Early medieval. Pakawalia Balua (Satuar):- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Early medieval. Bharauli Dih:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Early medieval. Hasanpurwa Dih:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Early medieval. Garar Dih:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Early medieval. Baikunthpur Dih:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Early medieval. Barhulia Dih:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Early medieval. Narendrapur Garh:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Early medieval. Hardopatti Dih:– As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Early medieval. Jamapur Dih:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Early medieval. Titara Bangara:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as NBPW phase. Chhotaka Majha:– As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Early medieval. Newalpur Dih:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Early medieval. Surawal:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Late Gupta. Repura Dih:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Early medieval. Makawanpur Dih (Thepahan):- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Early medieval. Bharathui Garh:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as NBPW phase. Hir Makariyar Badali Dih:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Medieval. Sisahani:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as NBPW phase. Uriyanpur Dih:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as NBPW phase. Majhawaliya Dih:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as NBPW phase. Vijayipur Dih:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Early medieval. Pukharera Dih:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Medieval. Bhaluahi Dih:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Medieval. Lohagajar Garh:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Early medieval.. Bikaur Garh:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Early medieval. Selarapur Dih:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Early medieval.
SISWAN BLOCK
Mahendra Nath(Mehandar):- A village is situated 8 km south west of chainwa railway station near to rasulpur- chainpur road and about 40 km from chapra. There is a temple of Lord Shiva known as “BABA MAHENDRA NATH”. This is a old temple attached with a pond which is spread over 52 bighas. It is said that one Nepal king named Mahendra , who got a skin disease (Leprosy) and to quit the kingdom.Then he went to the near by this place and lived a hard life there. One day Lord Shiva came in his dreams and told him that do not leave this area, this is your doors to heaven and mukti. One day he was in the jungle , accidentally he reached near this Pond and wash his hands , miracle was that the skin disease was disappearing . He was so happy to see the magic happening. He made a Temple and made the Pond bigger. So since this Temple was named after the name of the king of Nepal as baba Mahendra Nath .Bihar Govt is doing massive expansion and excisable to all common man. According to Jayaswal Research Institute Archaeological Explorations this site belongs to Early medieval period.
Tolapur:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Early medieval. Gayaspur:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Early medieval.
Kachanar(Katchnar) village :- The Department of Archaeology and Museums, Government of Bihar, during in the course of its exploration brought to light the Kachnar village site yielding shrubs of the black- and- red ware and an image of Vishnu in year 1962-63
According to Jayaswal Research Institute Archaeological Explorations this site belongs to Early medieval period.
Madhopur:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Late medieval. Bawan Dih:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as NBPW phase. Basti Manjharia:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Medieval. Chhitauli Dih:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Gupta. Madhawapur Dih:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Early medieval. Kathatal Dih:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Early medieval. Nawada Dih:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Early medieval.
Anand bag Math & Sundar Bagh Math :- It is situated at Bakhri village, 31 Kms towards South from District head quarters Siwan and 97 Kms from State capital Patna in Siswan block of Siwan The two temples are in fact “samadhi sthala” of two renowned saints,Swami Jagannath Das ji and his guru Bhagwan das ji. Both the temples are located near the Daha river.
ANDAR BLOCK
Faridpur:– Faridpur situated just near Andar is the birthplace of Maulana Mazharul Haque who played an important role during the freedom movement. Sadaquat Ashram in Patna, which originally belonged to him. He was a symbol of Hindu Muslim unity.
Ashiana :- This place is known as the native residence of Maulana Mazharul Haq,one of the greatest freedom fighters of the country and a symbol of Hindu-Muslim unity .
Kherhaya:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Early medieval. Asawan:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Early medieval.
Tiai Garh(Teai ):- The Department of Archaeology and Museums, Government of Bihar, during in the course of its exploration brought to light the Teai village site, 28 km south of Siwan, yielding terracotta human heads similar to those found at Chirand. In year 1962-63
According to Jayaswal Research Institute Archaeological Explorations this site belongs to NBPW phase Period.
Kaudela Dih:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Early medieval. Sultanpur:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as NBPW phase. Bhanwrajpur Dih:– As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Early medieval. Khemraj Parari:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Gupta. Pareji Dih:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Gupta. Gaura Dih:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Kushan. Jaijor Dih:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Early medieval. Fatehpur Dih:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Early medieval. Masudaha Dih:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Early medieval.
RAGHUNATHPUR BLOCK
Raghunathpur :- Situated about 27 km south from the district head quarters, Raghunathpur is the place where Lord Rama is believed to have taken rest after killing demon Taraka near Buxar. Later, Lord Rama proceeded to Janakpur Dham after crossing river Saryu.
Deopur:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Early medieval. Harnathpur:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Early medieval. Dilawarpur Dih:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Early medieval. Amawari:-As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Early medieval. Kushahara Dih:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Early medieval. Karsar Dih:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as Early medieval.
Chakari Dih(Chakrigarh):- During the exploration done by the department of ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology of BHU in year 1961-62 brought to light the Chakri Garh village site, yielding mound showed remains of several brick structures ,the size of bricks being 45.7 x 25.4 x 7.6 cm.
According to Jayaswal Research Institute Archaeological Explorations this site belongs to Early medievalperiod.
Dudaha Khajuwan:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Bhuli Chakari Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Gupta. Phulwaria Garh:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Gupta. Khujawan Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Nikhati Kala:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Late Gupta.
NAUTAN BLOCK
Gambhirpur Garh:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Gupta. Narayanpur Garh:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as NBPW phase. Hathauji Garh:- Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as NBPW phase. Semariya Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as NBPW phase. Hasua Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as NBPW phase . Ramgarh:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Shahpur Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as NBPW phase. Nautan Dih: Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval.
LAKRI NABIGANJ BLOCK
Saidpur Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Baldih Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Musehari Dih:-Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Gupta. Parauli Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval.
DARAULI BLOCK
Amarpur:- Amarpur village is situated 3 Kms West of Darauli. Ruins of mosque of red bricks on the bank of river Ghaghra are still available. This mosque was build during the reign of Mughal Emperor Shahjahan (1626-1658) under the supervision of the Amar Singh but the work was left incomplete. The village derived its name from the builder of the mosque Amar Singh
According to Jayaswal Research Institute Archaeological Explorations this site belongs to Kushan.
Darauli:- A block headquarter now is said to be have been founded after the name of Dara Shikoh the elder son of the Emperor Shahjahan, which later on was changed into Darauli. There is reminiscence of Mughal period ruins where a big mela is held every year on the Kartik Purnima.
Kanhauli Garh:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Gupta.
Don Garh(Don ):- Don is a village in the Darauli block situated about 34 km south-west of Siwan where there are remnants of a fort, which is said to be connected with the famous hero of the Mahabharata, Acharya Dronacharya the guru of both Kauravas and Pandavas . Where the Brahmin Dona built his stupa Dona’s stupa is a lesser-known but popular Buddhist pilgrimage site, despite its isolated location. The Buddhist traveler Hiuen Tsang mentions a visit to Don in his account of his travels in India. He describes the stupa as being in ruins. The account of Dona’s distribution of Buddha’s ashes and being given the vessel is a mentioned in the end of the Mahaparinibbana Sutta, which is described in Maurice Walsh’s The Long Discourses. Presently Dona’s stupa is a grassy hill and has a Hindu temple built over it, where a beautiful statue of Tara (four headed, with two hands broken,one which conch- a child on her lap) is worshipped as a Hindu goddess. This statue was carved in the 9th century. A.D.
According to Jayaswal Research Institute Archaeological Explorations this site belongs to Early medieval period.
Kevtalia :- This village situated on the bank of Ghaghra river on the Chapra Manjhi Darauli Guthani Road about 7 km from Darauli.It consists the remnents of a Hindu Temple which is to be said built at the instance of Lord Buddha.
Karmaul:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Garhwar Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Piparhia Dih:-Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Saraharwa Garh:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Chakari Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval.
BARHARIA BLOCK
Lakra Dargh :- It contains the tomb of a Saint, Shah Arjan of Patria, in which there is some good wood-work. The story runs that the saint, attracted by the solitude of the place, performed a chila here. i.e. gave himself up to religious contemplation for 40 days. He also set up a religious establishment which was endowed by the Emperor Aurangzeb. The anniversary of the saint’s death is celebrated on the 11th of Rabi-us-sari every year.
Hardiya Dih:- As per exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked Period of site as NBPW phase. Kail Khurd Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Gupta. Bhalua Bangar:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as NBPW phase.
Padarauna Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Chalcolithic. Chulaihata Dwar Devi:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as NBPW phase. Chhattisi Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Karbala Kothi:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Dhanav Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as NBPW phase. Parawan Garhi:-Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Khoripakar Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Gupta. Maniya Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Koirigawan (Yamuna Garh):- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Shunga. Mauna Dih(Sawana):- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Sunderpur Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Sundari Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval.
GORIAKOTHI BLOCK
Jamo Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Gupta. Barahoga Garh:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Gupta. Hetimpur Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Gupta .Harpur Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Sareya Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Sadipur Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Pipara Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Shivrajpur Dih:–Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Hariharpur Kala Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Mustafabad Balua:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Jalalpur Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Gahuwa Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as NBPW phase. Khulasa Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Sultanpur:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Makhuwa Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Sarari Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Dudhada:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Goriakothi Garh:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as NBPW phase. Mirjapur Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Dudhada Takiya:-Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Gupta. Murarpur Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Gupta.
BHAGWANPUR BLOCK
Khendwan Mela:- It is situated in Basantpur police station.There is a very holy temple of “Maa Kali” and All other Hindu god. People says that Maa Kali Halts for some times here when she was going to THAWE meet Rahshu Bhagat after his calling.The beauty of this palace is Neem Tree which becomes ever green in any season.
Bhenrawaniya :- A recently excavated marvelous statue of Lord Vishnu from underneath a tree . According to Jayaswal Research Institute Archaeological Explorations this site belongs to Medieval period.
Madar khurd( Madhar):- During the exploration done by ASI in year 1965-66 brought to light a brown stone image of Ganga.
According to Jayaswal Research Institute Archaeological Explorations this site belongs to Gupta period.
Marar Dih(Manrar- kalan):-During the exploration done by ASI in year 1965-66 brought to light a polished black stone image of Siva-Parvati. According to Jayaswal Research Institute Archaeological Explorations this site belongs to Gupta period.
Balahan Aligardanpur;- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Gupta. Brahm Asthan Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Mora Mori:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Gupta. Mura Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Mahamada Garh:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as NBPW phase. Kauriya Garh:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Shunga. Sondhani Garh:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Naduwa Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Gupta
HUSSAINGANJ BLOCK
Hussain Ganj:- About 9 Kms form Siwan , this is a historical resettlements of the Zamindars who escaped from the British annexures from Banda Dist(UP) to Hussainganj, settled on a planned way on the banks of River Gandak. The haveli which is a mini fortress like with its medieval construction using red bricks(Lahori Bricks) and massive walls and Structure is maintained till date by its inhabitants.
Mahpur Khajrauni:- It is situated beside river Daha about 13 kms away from district siwan. It has a high,beautiful and attractive Mosque, which minar is very high.It is built by common people. It has also a kabristan of 200 shaheeds.
Renua Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayswal Research Institute marked the site period as NBPW phase. Bararam Garh:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Chanp:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Chhapiya Khurd Tola:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Bararam:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval . Jurakan Dih:- During the course of exploration done by the Mid eastern circle of the survey of ASI, in year 1969-70 found sherbs of the N.B.P.ware.
According to Jayaswal Research Institute Archaeological Explorations this site belongs to NBPW phase period.
Harihas Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Gopalpur Baluha:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Rauja Gopalpur Garh:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Faridpur Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Mahpur Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Baghauni Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Darveshpur Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Hathaura Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Khanpur Khairati Husenganj Tola:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Pratapapur Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Khodaibari Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Gupta.
HASANPURA BLOCK
Tomb of Makhdum Syed Hasan Chisti(Hasanpura):-The village is situated about 21 kms South of Siwan on the bank of Dhanai river. According to tradition, Makhdum Syed Hasan Chisti, a saint who came from Arabia to India and settled here, founded this village. He also founded a Khanqah (religious institution) here. The village contains remains of a large mosque and tomb of the Saint Chisti, which is visited by both Hindus and Muslims. The grave is a large open court to the west of the village. In front of it is a basalt image of Vishnu but it has been ruthlessly treated. It is regarded as an inauspicious fiend who has turned into stone by the holy Makdum and must not be raised or placed erect. It contains no inscription but its style shows it to belong to about the seventh century A.D.
Jamalhatal/Jalahata :- South east of Siwan, this is an extensive structural mound an the Siwan- Hasanpura road with micaceous BRB and latest pottery.
Balethari Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as NBPW phase. Shekhpura Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Jalalpur Dih:-Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Khawajepur Garh:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Aranda Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Sahuli Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Suruhari Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Parari Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Telkatthu Farsahi:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Kabilpura Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Hata Dhanauti Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Mitawar Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Rajanpura Balani Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval.
GUTHANI BLOCK
Piparpatti Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Chita Bisrawa Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Kushan. Belaur Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Kharkharia Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as NBPW phase. Kuresar Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Sematar Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Medieval.
Sohagara Hansnath Jee Garh:- There is a famous temple of Lord Shiva, also called Hansnath baba. Baba Hansnath’s fame of It is situated in Sohagara. On the southern end of the village, there is a very large pond like a lake namely “Bhagra Taal”, which is very famous for Lotus (the national flower of India) and fishing at large scale, and also this pond is marked as the ‘U.P. – Bihar Border’ as it divides the two states here. It is believed that the temple was established in Dwaparpur by Dnyanraj Vansasur for his daughter Usha.
The temple has a large Shivling self, it is considered as 13th Jyotirlinga. It is trusted that the want of the child from the love of Monday until the long stretch of the month is finished. According to Jan Shruti, there is also evidence that son of Hansdhvaj, Tungdhuj had worshiped in Sohagra temple for getting child.
According to Jayaswal Research Institute Archaeological Explorations this site belongs to NBPW phase period.
Bakulari Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Tarwa Tiwari Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Medieval. Dhaula Dih:-Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Gareriya Garh:-Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Biswar Dih:-Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Khap Mishraulia Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Pataua Khurd Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Tali Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as NBPW phase. Tendua Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Jataur Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Khilawa Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Kelharua Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Baheliya Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as NBPW phase. Parari Dih:– Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Koharwalia Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval.
PACHRUKHI BLOCK
Papaur Dih:- It is located 8 Kms towards East from District head quarters Siwan, 3 Kms from Pachrukhi and 115 Kms from State capital Patna There is a Mound. Mound is now much disturbed by a tank and agricultural fields yielding micaceous BRW and later sherbs. It is said that it is the Pava where the goldsmith kunda lived, When lord Buddha came and went with his followers to the goldsmiths grove and there he accepted an invitation to dine with the goldsmiths.
The ASI started explorations on June 23, 2015 with a team being engaged to dig a trench to join the dots with evidence from past literature written by Buddhist monks, who have pointed to such an event from Buddha’s life”,
According to Jayaswal Research Institute Archaeological Explorations this site belongs to NBPW phase period.
Premhana Ahir Toli:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as NBPW phase. Bhatwaliya Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Pakari Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Gupta. Ukhai:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Kusha. Barahani Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Gupta. Mahuari Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Kushan. Pagur Kothi Math:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as NBPW phase. Jhunapur:-Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Medieval. Jasauli Garh:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Medieval. Sonapiar Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as NBPW phase. Gopalpur Balua Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Bariyarpur Garh (Gangi):- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Tarwara Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Gupta.
Dhanoli :- About 1.5 km from Pachrukhi towards Siwan on the Chapra- Siwan road, a flat- topped mound at present, because it has been deliberately levelled off to construct a modern Siva temple. The original height of the mound could have been 15 m yielding sherbs from micaceous BRW onwards .
Barkagaon :- It is located 9 Kms towards East from District head quarters Siwan, 1 Km from Pachrukhi and 113 Kms from State capital Patna. Here is a famous temple of lord shiva called Sansar Nath, the shivlinga was found in the 1700s. There is a very good temple with shiva linga and there are several precious statuary.
MAIRWA BLOCK
Mairwa Dham:- Mairwa is a city and a notified area in Siwan district. Mairwa is just 10 km west to the Birthplace of the first President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad. One of the most popular places of Mairwa is the Baba Hari Ram temple . The shrine is on the bank of Jarahi river.This temple had been built in 1724. There is a pond near to temple which never drought. People said that the source of water of this pond is 7 wells which are in this pond.There is also a famous Brahma Asthan locally called as Hari Baba Ka Asthan. The shrine having been built over the relics of the Saint.
Chananriyam Dih :-There is also a mound called Chananriyam Dih from an Ahimi woman , who is now worshipped in a shed built in front of the dak bungalow, which occupies the top of mound
Chit Math Dih:-Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as NBPW phase. Sirisia Dih:– Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval . Mirjapur Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Dhusa Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Imlauli Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Dom Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Atwa Pokhara:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Kathauli Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Kushan. Sisawa:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Kushan. Lebhari Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Khaira Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Laxmipur Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Korada Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Mairwa Garh:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Sewatapur Garh:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Babhnauli Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Sakara:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Nawada Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Atwa Garh:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Kushan. Farachua Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Muriyari Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Dharhara Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Kushan. Korara:-Village is situated at 2 km south from mairwa dham. where there is the first Sai temple of siwan district along with temple of Lord Shiva and Mother Durga.
BASANTPUR BLOCK
Hazrat Mir Zahi Madariad Sarani (Sepaha):- It is a notable center of activity of the Chisti Sufis.
Shekhpura Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Khawaspur Garh:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Karahi Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Basaw Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Kanhauli Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Samardah Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Dhanaua Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Bishunpura Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Laheji Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval.
DARAUNDHA BLOCK
Bagaura Garh:- During the course of exploration done by the Mid eastern circle of the survey , ASI in year 1968-69 a black stone image of standing Surya, ascribable to about the eleventh – twelfth century A.D was found.Bagaura is village in Daraundha police station were ancestors of Shri Kaushlendra Prasad Sahi ruled from centuries
According to Jayaswal Research Institute Archaeological Explorations this site belongs to Early medieval period.
Pyarepur Divi:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Hadsar Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Korari Kala Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Daraundha Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Kamasara Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Mura Rama Chapra:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Kothua Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Gaurauli Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval.
Bhikhabandh:- There is a big tree under the shade of which Bhaiya- Bahini temple is situated. The story runs that these brother and sister fought Mughal soldier in the 14th century and died here in course of fighting. Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval.
Ramgarha Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as NBPW phase.
MAHARAJGANJ BLOCK
Khamhouri Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Risaura:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as NBPW phase. Madhopur Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Medieval. Shiude Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Gupta. Bajrahia Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Kushan. Mishraulia Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as NBPW phase. Gaur Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Nautan Dih:-Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as NBPW phase. Ushuri Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Medieval. Balia Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval. Dhanpura Dih:- Archaeological Exploration done by KP Jayaswal Research Institute marked the site period as Early medieval.
Durejee :- During the course of exploration done by the Mid eastern circle of the survey , ASI in year 1969-70 a temple of the seventeenth century was found.