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This is a modern town with historical roots. Previously named Monghyr, this town has many historical sites often mentioned in history books. It was the capital of Bengal in the reign of Nawab Mir Qasim , who was installed by the British East India Company but eventually rebelled against their endless demands, circa 1760 - 64 . Mir Qasim built a fort near the Ganges river which remains an important tourist destination. Munger is situated in a serene location beside The Ganga, considered a holy river, and has many interesting places to visit. This modern town has the second highest literacy rate in Bihar state. After the disastrous earthquake in 1934 the town was rebuilt to give a modern look in keeping with its history. BACKGROUND INFORMATION OF DISTRICT: Munger is so located in the southern part of Bihar and its headquarters is located at the southern part of the Ganges . It lies between 24°20' and 25°30' N latitude and 85°37' to 87°30' E longitude. Height from sea level is 30 to 65 m. It is divided into three subdivisions, namely Munger Kharagpur and Tarapur.There are nine development blocks - Munger, Jamalpur, Bariyarpur, Dharhara, Kharagpur, Tetiabambar, Tarapur , Asarganj and Sangrampur. Climate:: There are three distinct seasons in this zone. Summer(March to May), monsoon (June to September) and winter(October to February). Average annual rainfall of this district is 1146 mm (53 yr avg). Future Prospects:: Munger will undergo very drastic economic change once the "Ganga Bridge" project is completed in 2007. The price of land will sky rocket as it will be quicker to travel to the capital city of Bihar "Patna" in 1/3 time than it takes now. PLACES TO VISIT: Munger is a great place for tourists. It has a lot of historical places, temples and forts as well as hot water springs. Main tourist attractions includes Munger Fort(in district Headquarters), Sita Kund (hot water spring). Munger also is famous for the world's first Yoga University (founded by Sri Swami Satyananda Saraswati ) known as Bihar School Of Yoga (BSY). It has students from all over the world. It has a great campus. Students can get degrees and certifications in various courses of yoga. It has an impeccable record/history for the cure of all kinds of diseases through yoga. THE DISTRICT The district occupies an Area of 1419 Km&2 and has a Population of 1,135,499 (as of 2001 ). |