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Madhubani

Madhubani is located at 26.37 degree north and 86.08 degree east. It occupies a total area of 3501 sq km. The district has a total population of 28, 32, 024 out of which rural population has a share of 27, 29, 260 and urban population has a share of 1, 02, 764, as per 2001 census.

Madhubani has five Sub-divisions. These are Madhubani, Jaynagar, Benipatti, Jhanjharpur and Phul Paraas. The sub-divisions date back to 1846. Also the district has twenty blocks namely Jainagar, Pandaul, Rahika, Bisfi, Benipatti, Basopatti, Babubarhi, Rajnagar, Madhepur, Khutauna, Khajauli, Jhanjharpur, ghoghardiha, Ladania, Madhwapur, Harlakhi, Laukahi, Andharatharhi, Lakhnaur and Phulparas.

Paddy is the key crop of the district. Pisciculture is known to be one of the main sources of revenue in the district. Sugar factories are also present in this place which helps in income generation.

Madhubani is popular world over for its art and crafts. Madhubani Paintings claim a distinct identity because of their unique design and top quality texture. Seen as motifs on bags and dress apparels, Madhubani Paintings are done with utmost care and attention by using vegetable dyes.

The district, intersected by kamala and bhutani balaan rivers, is flourishing every year with its farming endeavors and artistic richness.

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Headquarters:	MADHUBANI	-	Total Area:	3501.0	sq. Kms.
Forest Area :	0.0	sq. Kms.	Net Sown Area:	2537.3	sq. Kms.
Occupied House:	446.88	'000	Net Irrigation Area :	325.51	sq. Kms.
Total Population	2832.02	'000	Total Literates	753.3	'000
Total Male	1466.0	'000	Total Female	1366.03	'000
Urban Population	102.76	'000	Rural Population	2729.26	'000
Rural Population - Male	1411.53	'000	Rural Population - Female	1317.73	'000
Urban Population - Male	54.47	'000	Urban Population - Female	48.3	'000
Total SC Population	361.69	'000	Total ST Population	0.6	'000
SC Population - Rural	351.92	'000	ST Population - Rural	0.54	'000
SC Population - Urban	9.77	'000	ST Population - Urban	0.06	'000
Total Male Literacy	570.69	'000	Total Female Literacy	182.61	'000
Rural Literates	705.51	'000	Urban Literates	47.79	'000
Rural Literates - Male	539.13	'000	Rural Literates - Female	166.38	'000
Urban Literates - Male	31.56	'000	Urban Literates - Female	16.22	'000
Rural Male Literacy %	47.63 %	.	Rural Female Literacy %	15.82 %	.
Urban Male Literacy %	70.23 %	.	Urban Female Literacy %	41.97 %	.
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