Mohiuddinagar

Mohiuddinagar is a block and a notified area in Samastipur district in the Indian state of Bihar, India. It derives its name from Sufi saint Shah Afaq Mohiuddin. He was descendant of Shah Qasim Suleiman of Chunar. Earlier this area was known as Sheher Dharhara. There is a fort named Amina Bibi ka Quila commonly known as Fansighar. She was the wife of Shah Afaq and daughter of rebel Afghan general Shamsher Khan who was killed in battle of Ranisarai with Nawab Alivardi Khan.

Mohiuddinagar
Block
Mohiuddinagar
Location in Bihar, India
Coordinates: 25°35′N 85°40′E
Country India
StateBihar
DistrictSamastipur
Population
 (2001)
 • Total13,764
Languages
 • OfficialMaithili, Hindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[1] Mohiuddinagar had a population of 13,764. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Mohiuddinagar has an average literacy rate of 44%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 52%, and female literacy is 35%. In Mohiuddinagar, 21% of the population is under 6 years of age. The market of Mohiuddin Nagar is famous between their nearest village.

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References
  1. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.


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