| Bhojpur
is an administrative district in the state of Bihar
in India. The district headquarters are located at
Arrah also known as Ara.
The district occupies an area of 2,474 km²
and has a population of 1,792,771 (as of 2001).
History
This district played a major role in India's struggle
for independence. Veer Kunwar Singh of Jagdishpur
was the leader of the mutineers during the first
war of independence in 1857, called the Sepoy Mutiny
by the British. The fighting was so severe that
two of the five Victoria Crosses ever awarded to
civilians by the British were awarded during this
battle. A third VC was awarded to an army officer.
Prior to 1972 the district of Rohtas was part of
Bhojpur.In 1972 it (Rohtas) became a second district.
Sub Divisions:
Ara Sadar, Jagdishpur, Piro
Blocks: Ara
Sadar,Udwantnagar, Jagdishpur, Koilwar, Sahar, Barhara,
Sandesh, Shahpur, Charpokhari, Piro, Tarari, Bihia,
Agiawon, Garhani
Agriculture: Rich Paddy Fields, Wheat, Maize,
Bengal Gram, Grain
Industry: Rice
and Oil Mills.
Rivers: Ganges,
Sone.
Hotel:Shivam
rest House,Park View Hotel.
Colleges:Maharaja
College,Jagjivan College,Jain College, Brahamrishi
College
School:H.N.K
High school,H.P.D Jain school.
Historical Places
Krishan Garh, beside the river Ganga in the Ara
District, is the location of a five hundred year
old temple dedicated to
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