Govindpur, Bihar

Govindpur (also spelled Gobindpur) is a village and block headquarter in the Nawada district of Bihar, India. Located on the Sakri river, it is about 22 kilometers east of Nawada.

For other uses, see Govindpur.

In 2005, the panchayat of Govindpur elected Mrs Pranita Gupta as the village's first sarpanch.

Etymology

The name Govindpur is inspired by the name Govind (meaning Krishna).

In this block, Vishunpur village is the biggest village based on area and population. It is surrounded by mountains that are the sources of many springs. Adjacent to this reservoir, there is a temple at the top of the mountain.

The village-like Sarkanda is situated on the border of Bihar and the other side border of Jharkhand's village Kaniken. The village between the Sankari river and mountains affected the Naxal area. There is a high school, a post office, and a primary school.

The population is about 3,000 with many castes represented, like Yadav, Koiri, Pandit, Thathera, Sonar, Rajbanshi, Muslims, Bhumihar, Dusadh, Teli, Mushar, Mochi, Carpenter, Kahar, Dhobi. The land is fertile. Most of the population works in farming while others in governing service.

There are two Sub Inspectors in Bihar Police in this village. There are four-five school teachers at present. There were four-five old teachers in this village. But at present, there are sufficient teachers in higher secondary school and middle school where classes run regularly.

Sakri River

The river floods during the rainy season.

Delhua is a part of the Govindpur block. Govindpur is the main market in this village. It is 3  km far from Delhua and it is situated on the other side of the Sakri river. Normally whole year villagers go there for marketing. But in the rainy season, they face a lot of problems because in the rainy season the river is being covered with full water. so they can't cross this. In other words, in the rainy season, there is no connection between the post office and police station with the village.

This village is also affected by Naxal. In the rainy season, there is being more activities of Naxal because in the rainy season there is no connection to the police station with the village. But there are no effects on villagers. There is also a Dam. It is very old. It is 1  km far from a village near the pipra village.

Geography

Govindpur is located at Coordinates: 24.797222, 85.653889, +24° 47' 51.00", +85° 39' 15.89" It has an average elevation of 80 metres (262 feet).

Kakolat Fall is a waterfall 8 km away from Govindpur

Crops

Dhan, Gehun, Maka, Chana, Mungfali, Gana, Masoor and Sarson are main crops of this village.

Religions

Govindpur contains four Hindu temples : Hanuman Mandir, Gayatri Mandir, Durga Mandir, Madaf, and a shiv mandir. Every year during Dussehra, there is organised a fair.

Muril Pahad forest

This forest contains several types of snake: krait, gehuan, dhaman and Harhor.

References

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