Begusarai
Begusarai | |
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City | |
Clockwise from top left: Naulakha Temple, Kali Mandir, Barauni Refinery, Begusarai Railway Station | |
| Nicknames: City of Utsab, Cultural Capital of Mithila, Land of Poetry and Welcome Gate of Mithila | |
| Coordinates: 25°25′N 86°08′E / 25.42°N 86.13°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Bihar |
| Region | Mithila |
| District | Begusarai |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Body | Begusarai Municipal Corporation |
| • MLA | Kundan Kumar (BJP) |
| • Mayor | Pinki Devi |
| Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 252,008 |
| Language | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| • Additional official | Urdu |
| • Regional | Maithili (recognised under the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN CODE | 851101 |
| Telephone code | 06243 |
| Vehicle registration | BR-09 |
| Sex ratio | 0.91 ♂/♀ |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Begusarai |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Begusarai |
| Website | begusarai |
Begusarai is the industrial and financial capital of Bihar and the administrative headquarters of the Begusarai district, which is one of the 38 districts of the Indian state of Bihar. The district lies on the northern bank of the river Ganges in the Mithila region of India.
Begusarai is home to Kanwar Lake Bird Sanctuary, an important wetland and a sanctuary for migrating birds. It has been declared a Ramsar Site, signifying its international importance. The city also has a history of big industries, like the Barauni Refinery, which has been a major part of the area's economy. Beyond its industrial side, Begusarai is known for its rich folk culture and local festivals, reflecting the traditions of Bihar. It is the cultural capital of Mithila.