Archaeological Survey of India

District and Divisions of Bihar part 3

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Gopalganj Gopalganj is a town, municipality and headquarters of Gopalganj district in the Indian state of Bihar. Modern District of Gopalganj was established on October 2, 1973. Gopalganj district covers 2,033 square kilometres (785 sq mi) in area and ranks as the 26th largest district in the state of Bihar. The district is mostly plains and fertile land. In the district’s western part, the Gandak river flows southwards. It … Read more District and Divisions of Bihar part 3

District and Divisions of Bihar part 2

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Araria Araria is situated at the southern part of Purnia and Medhepura in Bihar. Borders of Araria are surrounded by Nepal in northern side, Kishanganj in western side and Supaul at south-eastern side. The district came into existence by division of Purnia district on Makar-Sankranti day of 1990. District border is adjacent to border of Nepal, … Read more District and Divisions of Bihar part 2

26-27.11.17 Bihar (BPSC) Daily Current Affairs

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BIHAR   Nitish Kumar launches excavation at Jayanagar hills in Lakhisarai     Chief minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday launched an excavation work at the Jayanagar hills, 125km from Patna, in Lakhisarai district. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) recently approved the excavation for a year based on the recent discovery of a medieval period monastery (6-10th century AD) at Jayanagar. … Read more 26-27.11.17 Bihar (BPSC) Daily Current Affairs