Bhabua

Bhabua is a city of Kaimur district in the state of Bihar, India. It is the headquarters of Kaimur district..[1] Bhabua was before also known as Akhlashpur, Azad Nagar, and Nawabiganj. Oldest region of the city is Nawab ganj Or Nawabi Muhallah witch was established by the desecents if Diwan Ram Rao. After a couple of generation the family established. Akhlashpur on the name of Zamindar Akhlash Khan and Azad Nagar on the name of Zaminadr Azad Khan. [2]

Bhabhua

Green city

Nawabiganj

Akhlashpur

Azadnagar
City
Bhabhua
Location in Bihar, India
Coordinates: 25.05°N 83.62°E / 25.05; 83.62
Country India
StateBihar
DivisionPatna
DistrictKaimur
Founded byRaja Diwan Ram Rao
Wards25
Government
Elevation
76 m (249 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total50,179
Languages
  OfficialBhojpuri,Hindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
821101
Telephone code06189
Vehicle registrationBR-45
Websitewww.kaimur.bih.nic.in

Geography

Bhabua is located at 25.05°N 83.62°E / 25.05; 83.62. The Buxar district of Bihar State and the Ghazipur district of U.P. State bound it on the North. On the south is the Garhwa district of Jharkhand State and on the West is the Chandauli and Sonbhadra districts of the U.P. State. On the East is Rohtas district of Bihar State.

About District

The district has 14 police stations and covers an area of about 340,447 hectares (841,260 acres), Geographically, the district can be divided into two parts viz. (i) Hilly area and (ii) Plain area. The district has close linkage with the history of Shahabad, which was its parent district also. The old district of Shahabad had four subdivisions of which Bhabua was one. The present district of Kaimur has been formed from the whole of this Bhabua subdivision. The District of Bhabua is divided in wards e.g. Ward 6 for Gavai ward 12 near Patel chowk etc., all wards have a ward commissioner who looks after the welfare and civic affairs of the ward and the head of all the ward commissioner's is elected amongst themselves who is called the chairman. The nearest big city is Varanasi which is 70 km from here and we have buses every half an hour running to and fro.

History

Bhabua was established by the descendants of Diwan ram rao son of Dham deo a Sikarwar rajput king of Gazipur in Uttar Pradesh[3]who ruled over kaimur. Well the Kaimur has an old and interesting history. In pre-historic days the plateau region of the district has been the abode of the aboriginals whose chief representatives now are the Bhars, the Cheros after that Sakarwars .According to some legends, the Kharwar were the original settlers in the hilly tracts of Rohtas. The Ovaons also claim that they ruled over the stretch falling between Rohtas and Patna. One local legend also connects Sasaram the present headquarters of Rohtas with king Sahasrarjun, who was killed by Saint Parshuram in a fight.

The district of Kaimur formed part of the mighty Magadh Empire from the 6th century BC. to the 5th century AD., under the Mauryan Empire and Gupta rulers of Magadh. In the 7th century AD., this district came under the control of Harshwardhan, the ruler of Kannauj. An inscription in the Mundeshwari temple near Bhabua refers to the King Udaysena as the ruling chief of the area.

The Seal of King Sasanka of Gauda in Bengal is inscribed at Rohtasgarh in the district of Rohtas. The Chinese pilgrim Huen- tang, who journeyed through the country in the 7th century AD., passed through Arrah, the headquarters of the old Shahabad district through this region of newly formed Kaimur district. The area of the district successively came under the rulers of Shail dynasty of Central India and Pal dynasty of Bengal.

According to C. Mark, a historian, the first ruler of Pal dynasty controlled this region. Later on Chandauli controlled Varanasi-Chandawali and also the Kaimur district in the 12th century, as confirmed by the Tarachandi inscription near Sasaram.

After the fall of the Guptas the district in all probability relapsed into the hands of the aboriginal tribes and came under the control of petty chieftains. The Rajputs who came from Ujjain and the province of Malwa had a series of conflicts with the aboriginals and it took them many hundred years to subdue the aboriginal completely.

The Census report of 1961 describes that when Bakhtiar Khiliji attacked Bihar in 1193 A.D. He found Shahabad in the hands of petty Rajput chiefs often fighting among themselves. They were not united and strong enough to offer powerful resistance to the Muslim invaders. Hence Bakhtiyar Khiliji had an easy victory over them and the district soon became a part of his kingdom. Later it was annexed, along with the rest of Bihar, to the kingdom of Jaunpur. A hundred years later, it passed under the direct control of the Muslim empire of Delhi.

Sher Shah's father, Hassan Khan Sur, got the Jagir of Sasaram. Later Baber invaded the area in 1529 and has mentioned Hindu superstitions about river Karmanasha. In 1537 the old Shahabad district witnessed advancement of Humayun and his subsequent conflict with Sher Shah at Chausa. Later the district of Shahabad which includes present Kaimur district also was included in Akbar's empire.

In 1758, Shah Alam during his conflict with Lord Clive of East India Company went to Durgawati and with the help of local Zamindar Pahalwan Singh crossed the Karmanasha River. Subsequently, Pahalwan Singh succumbed to comply and live on the latter's terms.

In 1764, the old Shahabad district witnessed conflict for supremacy and the English became absolute masters of the area after defeating Siraj-ud-daula in the battle of Buxar. Again the area was shaken by the rebellion of Raja Chait Singh of Banaras but eventually the English succeeded in suppressing the revolt.

Lastly the historic 1857 mutiny under command of Kunwar Singh had its impact in the district. As a result, during the independence movement the district had a substantial contribution to the freedom of India. Much after independence in the year 1972 Rohtas district was formed out of the old Shahabad district and in the year 1991. The present Kaimur district was formed out of the Rohtas district.

Places to See in Kaimur

Maa Mundeshwari Temple

Maa Mundeshwari Temple is a very old and popular place of Bhabhua. Located on hills of Kaimur, the temple has a historical importance.

The city of Kaimur has a glorious history and exhibits a true coherence of the Mughal and Hindu dynasties. The historic monuments and ancient temples, that form tourist attractions of the city, serve as an evidence of its rich past. If you are planning a visit Kaimur, the top priority will go to the magnificent temples that the city so often boasts of. Apart from that, there are numerous other places of interest in Kaimur. In the following lines, we have provided information to make you well equipped with the must see places in Kaimur.

Akhlaspur - largest village in Bhabua district with 14 ward. Akhlaspur was also known as KHALASPUR. Baba Ji pokhra and sabari ka mandir temple is a very famous site of bhabua. The village is situated at the middle both river surwara and kuknahiya river.Dr.Pramod kumar singh the former MLA of bhabua assembly belonging from this village. The GANDHI KUSTH NIWARAN OF BHABUA establist by the freedom fighter Lt. laxami singh.Many school which is running on the land is donated by the people belong to this village.it has one intermediate school, two high school, three middle schooland more than three primary school.it has highest education level in whole district.it is also known as the "addars gram".

Mokari :- Mokari have a Shri Gosgir baba Temple near the Patahar. This Village is poor for Education but famous for quality of Rice in India(FCI).

Kamata village is situated 6 km north to the bhabua town. The village is the home of Patariha dih Baba brahm (In bhojpuri known as baram baba).OLD shiv mandir, purab pokhra mandir, Mahabir mandir & Kali mandir are temples of this village. there are four schools in this village, DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, Sri Ram Bal Viddyalay & Government middle school& aganwadi. This village is role model of self sustainable village. There are two public ponds, known as east pond & west pond, both are used for fishery & water resource. Income from these ponds are used for village development work. Population of the village is nearly two thousand five hundred Per hectare. income of the farmer of the village is very high compare to other village of this district, Yuva morcha of the village organized many function on the occasion of holi, Durgapooja, Sarswati puja, etc.

Baidyanath Village is situated 9 km to the south of Ramgarh block headquarters. The village is home to a Lord Shiva temple that was built by the rulers of Pratihar dynasty. Numerous coins and others valuables of historical importance have been discovered here. According to archeologists, the temple was renovated in 812-13 AD. Today, it serves as a major tourist attraction for those who visit Kaimur.

Durauli is a village situated 8 km to the north-east region of Ramgarh. The place has two old temples that were built by the Cheros. Both the temples have been decorated with sculptures, carved on the spire.

Ramgarh village, situated in the Bhagwanpur block in Bhabua Subdivision, boasts of the Mundeshwari temple. It is one of the oldest temples in the state. Inscriptions of archeological importance that have been found here, describing the temple build as far back as 635 A.D. The temple is built on a hilltop that rises to a height of about 600 feet.

Chorghatia village is situated in Adhaura block. It has a waterfall and scenery. The natural environment of the place attracts many visitors.

Chainpur is situated 11 km to the west of Bhabua headquarters. It is known for housing the mausoleum of Bakhtiar Khan (Bakhtiar khilji as mentioned in the History), who is said to have married the daughter of Sher Shah. The fort at Chainpur is also a place worth visiting. Then, there is the Hindu shrine of "Harsu Brahm". It is believed that a Kanyakubjya priest named Harshu Pandey, under the reign of Raja Shaliwahan, ended his life in protest against demolition of his house. Later, a temple was built to commemorate him.

Bhagwanpur lies 11 km to the south of Bhabua, near the Kaimur hills. It is said to have been the seat of power of Kumar Chandrasen Saran Singh, who claimed his descent from Paras. Raja Shaliwahan annexed Bhagwanpur, overthrowing but Sher Shah.

Adhaura is situated at a distance of 58 km from Bhabua. It lies on the Kaimur plateau, at an altitude of approximately 2000 feet from the sea level. Situated amidst hills, covered by lush green forests, Adhaura is a place that definitely merits a visit from the tourists.

Chand is a main centre of Bhabhua District because the chand is situated on U.P & Bihar border. The chand has a historical background Mahtma Budha stay here about 265 days in Ghurahupur. A Bageshwari Devi temple is very famous of this area.

Dabadhiya is situated at 10 km distance of bhabua district.there is an old shiva mandir west side of village. There is a government shop and middle school. There is both side of the village.

Bhekash is situated at 3 km distance of bhabua district. this village mainly belongs to rajputs and Brahmin. there is an old shiva mandir outside the village.the village is situated at the bank of surwara river.

Marichawn is situated at 11 km distance of bhabua district and 10 km(apprx) of mohania.here surwara river and kuknahia river meet each other.it is said that the name of marichawn is given at the name of great saints marich. Sidhanath temple(Ratan Puri Baba) This is a Shiv temple established by Saint Ratanpuri Baba who was the disciples of great sage baba Gorakhnath, situated near to village Bararura at bank of river Karmanasa. Residents of Village Baraura having great faith on this temple and Baba Sidhanath is resident god of Village.

Hatta is situated at 15 km distance of Bhabua district. Here are Rocks Gym, which has produced many body builders.

Masoie village which is on the way of durgawatti hatta road connecting nh2 ..

Transport

Bhabua Road railway station is the nearest Railway Station on the Howrah-New Delhi Grand Chord, which is about 14 km north from Bhabua town. The main trains are Purushottam Express, Mahabodhi Express, Poorva Express, Kalka Mail, Mumbai Mail, Doon Express, Chambal Express, Shipra Express, Sealdah Exp, Budhpurnima Express, Asansol - Ahmedabad Express, Dikshabhumi Express, Jodhpur Exp, Garib Nawaj Express, Ranchi - Varanasi Express, Jharkhand Express, Sasaram - Anand Vihar Terminus AC Express etc. The town is 195 km from Patna and 84 km from Varanasi by road.

NH 2 (G.T. Road) crosses through the center of the district from Karmanasha to Kudra for about 50 km. NH 30 originates from it near Mohania and connects this district with the capital Patna via Arah. Apart from these, there are also a few State Highways in the district.

Mohania Sub-division is situated on Gaya-Mughalsarai Section of Grand Chord Railway line; the railway station is called Bhabua Road. The district headquarters is 14 km south from the railway station and the G.T. Road. The railway station has four platforms for the smooth flow of traffic.

Education

Colleges

  • Rashtriya Computer Saksharta Mission (M V D Computer)
  • Rajeev gandhi computer saksharta mission,
  • Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel College,
  • Bhupesh Gupt College,
  • Shahid Sanjay Singh Mahila College,
  • Patel Degree Mahila College.
  • MA MUNDESHWARI PARA-MEDICAL COLLEGE-1
  • Govt. Engineering College Kaimur

Schools

  • Residential Lord's Buddha Public School Bhabua

Children's Garden School

  • Mother Shakuntala Residential Public School. Run By HRS
  • St. Loretz English school, near bhupesh gupta college
  • Oxford Public School, Opp. collectorate gate
  • Manava Bharati Heritage School
  • St. Joseph's school
  • Town High School, Bhabua
  • Delhi Public School
  • New Convent School
  • GEMS English School
  • Atal Bihari Singh High School
  • S.S Girls High school
  • Maa Rajeshwari Girl Inter College
  • Udasi Devi High School
  • R.P.S. Public School
  • Tagore Academy
  • DAV Public School Ratwar
  • Rose Bud School
  • St. Xavier's School
  • Children's Academy Residential school Bhabua-12
  • happy modal school Bhabua
  • CHILDREN CARE ACADEMY SCHOOL Kharigawa

Ekta Chowk

Ekta chowk is the main market place of Bhabua, its also called the heart of this town. A statue of Mahatma Gandhi is located at Ekta chowk.

Jayprakash Chowk

This Chowk is dedicated to Lok Nayak Jayprakash Narayan a legendary leader of Bihar. Four road routes are connecting with this Chowk which also connect some of the prominent villages of Kaimur as in north Akhalaspur, Sikathi, Bhekas, marichanw & so on. In south Bhagwanpur, Adhaura, in East Bhabua town & in west Mokari, Chainpur, Lodipur & others. Some few meters in west of Jayprakash Chowk one another Chowk is called Patel Chowk.

ShivaJi Chowk

This Chowk is located north side of JayPrakash Chowk. "DEVI MANDIR" is one of the temples in Bhabua that located near ShivaJi chowk.

PATEL CHOWK AD

This Chowk is located nearby East side of JayPrakash Chowk.

Ashtabhuji Chowk

This Chowk is located in East-North of Bhabua.Which is mainly know because of it 8 road accordation. There is a mahavir temple at this chowk. Asthbhuji chowk connects Bhabhua with many villages area.

Villages

Bhabua block contains the following 286 villages:[4]

Village name Total land area (hectares) Population (in 2011)
Baruna1431,047
Nibi60270
Harkeshpur430
Narotapur461,086
Amraha71398
Bithwar53503
Khanawan2872,325
Katra1201,283
Umarpur57759
Burhwalia971,244
Manihari3352,923
Goraipur1483,073
Hariharpur1061,506
Ruppur1462,953
Shahpur60387
Rampur1501,528
Bagahi77120
Sonhauli960
Mirchawan2071,636
Darauli1221,575
Karmi Chak441,354
Kohari1502,385
Khaira Khurd31299
Khaira39644
Fatehpur600
Ghurdewa660
Mithapur42538
Basantpur150
Denawan1091,305
Jigni4162,747
Damodarpur1361,087
Dumraith2323,397
Doghra63275
Naktaul1631,702
Maital900
Bhadari1822,131
Narawan4381,998
Mamhan54282
Sedra430
Sedra Nisf62591
Sedra29556
Auraiya Dei122647
Auraiya Dewa67485
Dabrahiya2631,382
Dehra460
Mahsua990
Jamuawan3942,025
Mahsua1511,210
Sarewa1521,661
Bithalpur47271
Dewarji Khurd27674
Gopalpur260
Daridih140
Manikpur156716
Gopalpur5779
Dewarji Kalan132965
Nonra71544
Kurasan3763,609
Uphraurlia89344
Betri4084,377
Ghujua340
Rehari740
Mokri4108,398
Palka1941,870
Mehiyan660
Gorhan1861,348
Dharhanian46729
Sarangpur1811,641
Dumdum2712,281
Siu2254,736
Shiw Patti78522
Danrwa71479
Khadaura112414
Sudarsanpur2510
Saitha3262,451
Semaria57303
Dharampura32553
Shiwpur33900
Tirtha270
Itwa210
Bhokhri64437
Shah Patti320
Sijhwa88806
Chakia260
Ghuran Chak320
Bhokhra25620
Sapnautia138619
Karman741,100
Jamunapur700
Ghurde Dehra83238
Harnatanr83582
Akhtiarpur150
Malahpurwa750
Amarhi871,339
Jadupur39403
Sikra158782
Marha800
Rattichak330
Kukrarh1621,404
Sekhwa54267
Pachgawan1441,591
Jasa1130
Pangaiyan46469
Ahopur610
Baghraulia340
Khaira1971,247
Akhtiarpur360
Silauta211999
Chakia280
Hasanpura74362
Kori2831,109
Madhupur113515
Babura571,896
Ikhlaspur43911,820
Sikthi3563,985
Mohammadpur250
Semaria67694
Bhekas2372,122
Isarpura250
Datiawan2522,702
Kawar2652,958
Akri90741
Bhathani790
Shiwpura54485
Naua Shahmal1250
Naua Jhoti1711,803
Khajurahia400
Daridih741,385
Ruiya2632,604
Dumri771,189
Kunj2592,555
Chandoraiya601,368
Kolaunj109759
Baheri160890
Hahapur570
Checharia458
Semaria711,024
Gopalpur550
Silri106769
Barigawan78388
Birbhanpur46357
Bharigawan1511,476
Kusdihra102526
Dalippur104352
Lakkudih620
Shiwpur3343,062
Nibi Khurd99485
Nibi Kalan64367
Mohammadpur1560
Gobardhan Chak450
Manpur870
Ratwar2922,784
Kishunpura119399
Sondihra3502,646
Bhagwat Chak250
Bare5122,495
Sherpur290
Bariarchak370
Dihra231908
Banjaria7075
Parasia270979
Kamti57251
Patrihan890
Maldah2139
Jalalpur90421
Jhigridehra117917
Sikthiujari1821,072
Basgitia480
Kamta1481,026
Itarhi3352,257
Machiawan3612,168
English Tiara200
Tiaraghat139309
Manpur54110
Asrarhi177890
Rampur109621
Panchi151786
Dharhanian170
Dharhanian)880
Kaithi, Kaimur3033,524
Patti74594
Nati239583
Doghra96814
Khanethi2081,401
Hathiabandh93444
Bisunpura47273
Bhainslot56399
Bahuwan2932,558
Chhotki Pangaiya340
Madarpur530
Nazrabad, Kaimur510
Bahera109913
Kathuara59487
Bahuwara63555
Kariganwan640
Narayanpur56266
Basgitia33204
Khanethi Gurdas150854
Parmalpur1781,264
Rampur45797
Saunrudih78683
Kanpara Ujari780
Kanpara80294
Miria3233,361
Saraiya62297
Chhotkakir165514
Barkakir2132,097
Tamarh2701,515
Rampur32220
Sirmaura1100
Tamarhi1251,110
Kamalpur491
Sonhan3372,800
Sarai Manrup510
Shukulpura450
Ganwan46654
Khajuria Kalan470
Khajuria Khurd30225
Khajuria410
Barahuli77998
Paranpur6458
Dhonrhi93434
Manchahalpur99491
Beguda3075
Mahuwari2212,112
Harnathpur86451
Nimi136621
Jagdishpur41171
Sagar155105
Sathri64419
Semra601,250
Manikpur57160
Sadekawai87939
Harla2141,492
Rawan64307
Rehi61389
Baghi74663
Jagdishpur510
Jage Barawan2981,787
Khurmabad79223
Karaundi2111,022
Paiyan78671
Kishunpur160
Barka Deharma47216
Chhotka Deharma26466
Kukurhi139828
Tarhani2361,714
Sarmandapur530
Kawai53729
Akorhi151684
Wadar5023,807
Belarhi96760
Mahuat2561,761
Madanpura45519
Ekauni1211,437
Ghurhu Chak620
Khaira54256
Barka Kajhar1161,211
Pian1512,110
Balua108449
Alipur107695
Semaria49401
Pokhara53889
Ghurhu Chak420
Rampur440
Shukulpurwa37538
Chitarhi40220
Ujari Chitarhi380
Charki English13243
Chhotka Darwan570
Barka Danrowan411,078
Dubauli35421
Arazi English180
Chacharia470
Parasrampur39324
Belkatra3990
Lilapur50343
Miun Sukhiarpur3073,269
Rudarwar Kalan2192,124
Nawagawan92555
Ujaria300
Semra140498
Dharwar47412
Madhopur370

References

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