Majorganj (community development block)

Majorganj (community development block) is an administrative division in Sitamarhi district in the Indian state of Bihar.It is a town more than 200 years old .It has been mentioned in the District Gazetteer of Muzzafurpur "page no.23",that during the Anglo- Gurkha war of 1814, A British battalion was stationed there and Captain Blackney who was killed at samanpur (in now sitamarhi District )during a Gurkha ambush, is buried at Majorganj cemetery .He died on 1 January 1815.

Majorganj

मजोरगंज सामुदायिक विकास खंड
Community Development Block
Majorganj
Location in Bihar, India
Majorganj
Majorganj (India)
Coordinates: 26.7296110°N 85.4878120°E / 26.7296110; 85.4878120
Country India
StateBihar
DistrictSitamarhi
Population
 (2001)
 • Total80,195
Languages
 • OfficialMaithili, Hindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
843332
Telephone code+91 6226
Lok Sabha constituencySitamarhi
Vidhan Sabha constituencyBathnaha

Geography

Majorganj is located at 26°43′47″N 85°29′16″E Majorganj block area ends with border of Nepal. It is a developing market place and most of the revenue of this market comes from retail customers of Nepal.

Panchayats

Panchayats in Majorganj community development block are: Ratanpur, Basbitta, Pachharwa, Bahera, Kuari Madan, Mejorganj, Khairwa and Dumri Kala.[1]

Demographics

As per 2001 census, Majoganj block had a population of 80,195.[2]

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See also

References
  1. "Majorganj". Blocks of Sitamarhi. brandbihar.com. Archived from the original on 2011-10-12. Retrieved 2011-02-07.
  2. "Republic of India, Bihar". Geo Hive. Archived from the original on 2013-09-14. Retrieved 2011-02-07.
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