Bangaon, Bihar
Bangaon | |
|---|---|
city | |
| Coordinates: 25°51′58″N 86°30′00″E / 25.866°N 86.50°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Bihar |
| Region | Mithila |
| District | Saharsa |
| Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, Maithili |
| Time zone | IST |
| Area code | 06478 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-BR |
Bangaon, a historic village in the Saharsa district of Bihar, is considered a village of intellectuals. In ancient & medieval times, it produced exceptional Vedic and Sanskrit scholars. In the present day, the village has at least 60 high-ranking bureaucrats , along with a large number of doctors, engineers, and professors. This village is predominantly inhabited by Brahmins. The village alone has 4 colleges and 11 schools. Some historians believe that 'Apannigam' referred in Buddhistic literature is Bangaon. Bangaon is part of Kahra Block of the district. Bangaon is divided into three panchayats (sub blocks) namely Bangaon North, Bangaon South and Bangaon East.