Masaurhi

Masaurhi now Taregna is a city and a Nagar Parishad in Patna district in the Indian state of Bihar. Masaurhi is also a Sub-division in Patna district.

Masaurhi
City
Masaurhi
Location in Bihar, India
Coordinates: 25.35°N 85.02°E / 25.35; 85.02
Country India
StateBihar
DistrictPatna
Elevation
61 m (200 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total241,216
Languages
 • OfficialMagadhi, Hindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
804452
ISO 3166 codeIN-BR
Websitewww.masaurhi.in

Demographics

As of 2011 India census,[1] Masaurhi has a population of 241,216. Males constitute 52.1% of the population and females 47.8%. Masaurhi has an average literacy rate of 53.03%, lower than the national average of 74.04%: male literacy is 61.5%, and female literacy is 43.8%. In Masaurhi, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Geography
Punpun River

Masaurhi is located at 25°21′N 85°02′E. There are three rivers which nearly touch it. Namely, Dardha punpun and Morhar, these are dependent on rains. It is located 30 km from Patna, the capital of Bihar state.

The Punpun River is a big river which name come in ancient book. This river is mentioned in the Vayu and the Padma Puranas in connection with Gaya Mahatmya as the Punah-punah (again and again) of which Pun-Pun is the colloquial form. The river might have been called by this name because it was frequently in spate. The Puranas interpret the word Punahpuna in a spiritual sense, i.e., sins are removed again and again by offering oblations to the Pitras (forefathers) in the river.[2]

Politics

In the 2015 Assembly election, RJD candidate Rekha Paswan won the election with a margin of over 40 thousand. She defeated BJP candidate Nutan Paswan.

Arun Manjhi of JD(U) won the Masaurhi (Vidhan Sabha constituency) defeating Sadhu Paswan representing Lok JanShakti Party LJP in October 2010.

Poonam Devi of JDU defeated Raj Kishore Prasad representing RJD in 2005.

Dharmendra Yadav of RJD defeated Poonam Devi representing JDU in 2000.

Ganesh Prasad Singh of Janata Dal defeated Poonam Devi representing Congress in 1995.

Yogeshwar Gour of IPF defeated Poonam Devi representing Congress in 1990.

Poonam Devi of Congress Ganesh Prasad Singh of LKD in 1985.

Ganesh Prasad Singh representing Janata Party (SC) defeated Rabindra Prasad of Janata Party (SR).

Ramdeo Prasad Yadav of Janata Party defeated Raj Kishore Prasad of Congress in 1977.[3]

Masaurhi assembly constituency is part of Pataliputra (Lok Sabha constituency).[4]

189 Masaurhi (SC) assembly constituency covers Masaurhi and Dhanarua community development blocks.[5]

Education
St Mary school

Masaurhi is a conglomerate of a rural sub-urban population. Student from nearby areas take trains and buses to come to Masaurhi. There are numerous govt and private schools in Masaurhi.

There are three semi government colleges :

  • S. M. G. K. High School(10+2)Masaurhi,Main school of this area
  • D.N. College
  • P.L.S. College
  • B.L.P College (Top College of Masaurhi)
  • R.R.P. College.

There are many private School which is affiliated With CBSE Delhi.

  • P.P.Public School
  • St.Mary's School
  • BVN School
  • Guidance Public School
  • Kinesis Public School
  • Delhi Central Public School
  • DOON GLOBAL SCHOOL

Entertainment

There is a movie theatre too, named Sandhya Talkies. There are many playing grounds in Masaurhi, one of them is The Historical Gandhi Maidan (not to be confused with the one in Patna) and has its historical significance for the arrival of Mahatma Gandhi in late 1930s.

Taregna

Festival

Masaurhi is mostly driven by social harmony of Hindu and Muslim culture. Both observes own festival in large scale.

Transport

Masaurhi is connected with road and rail. It is only 30 km south from Patna and can be reached through National Highway 83. Nearest airport is Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport, Patna.

Roadways

The subdivision is connected with neighbouring subdivision, districts and with major cities outside the state. National Highway No.83 (Patna—Masaurhi–Jehanabad–Gaya–Bodhgaya–Dobhi)[6] and State Highway No.1 passes through the Subdivision. National Highway no. 83 is a part of Budhha circuit road. Masaurhi–Pali Road, Masaurhi–Ekangarsaray–Biharsharif Road also a very important road. There are three bus stations in Masaurhi:

  • East bus station - for Jehanabad, Gaya via NH-83. For Patna, Dhanarua, Paveri, Gaurichak via SH-1.
  • Taregna bus station - for Nadwan, Pothi, Punpun, Mithapur, Patna via NH-83
  • West bus station - for Noorah, Pitmas, Vikram Patna, For Pali via Masaurhi–Pali state highway road.

Railways

Masaurhi is major railway station in Patna–gaya railway line. Masaurhi is known as Taregna[7] Railway station code TEA.

22 July 2009 solar eclipse

Taregna(Masaurhi) experienced a sudden load of visitors coming to the village to see the solar eclipse of July 22, 2009, as, according to various sources, it will be one of the best locations within the path of totality to watch the solar eclipse. It was reported that the solar eclipse should be visible for at least three minutes and 38 seconds from Taregana. However, the maximum duration of the eclipse will be six minutes 38 seconds in the Pacific Ocean.[8][9][10][11][12][13][14] However, on 22 July the eclipse was obscured by heavy cloud cover.[15]

See also

Near Villages
  • Barni
  • Kharauna ( Near Morhar)
  • Murad Chak
  • Jattichak
  • Noora
  • Sakarpura
  • Nasirnachak
  • Damrichaka

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.
  3. "187 – Masaurhi Assembly Constituency". Partywise Comparison Since 1977. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original on 10 April 2009. Retrieved 5 June 2009.
  4. "General Election 2009 Assembly constituencies". Pataliputra. India elections.co.in. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
  5. "Order No. 48, 2007" (PDF). Delimitation Commission of India. Retrieved 4 May 2010.
  6. National Highway 83 (India, old numbering)
  7. "East Central Railways / Indian Railways Portal". www.ecr.indianrailways.gov.in.
  8. "Eclipse fever in India village". 14 July 2009 – via news.bbc.co.uk.
  9. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 25 July 2009. Retrieved 20 July 2009.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  10. "- News – Samay Live". www.samaylive.com. Archived from the original on 6 October 2011. Retrieved 1 April 2014.
  11. "News18.com: CNN News18 Latest News, Breaking News India, Current News Headlines". News18.
  12. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 21 July 2009. Retrieved 20 July 2009.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  13. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 25 July 2009. Retrieved 20 July 2009.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  14. "Eclipse fever in India village". BBC News. 14 July 2009.
  15. "Taregna disappoints eclipse watchers". Daily News & Analysis. 22 July 2009.
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