Hilsa

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Hilsa is a sub-division of Nalanda distt.It is situated at 40 KM south-east from Patna by road or railway via Daniyamwa,32 KM north-west from Bihar Sharif via Tharthari & 18 KM from Chandi by road via Kebai-Saidbarhi.
The city was known as Haldharpur, and has it's presence in the ancient scriptures.
It is said that, while visiting to the capital of Magadh- The Rajagrih, intending to kill the Jarasandh, the duo- Lord Krishna & Lord Balaram stayed here to rejuvenate. The 'Kachhi-talab' is said to be dug by Balaram, when the duo felt thirsty, and Krishna wished to quench his thirst, however the encroachment has almost gulped this ancient blessing from the divinity.
Hilsa is also famous for higher secondary education due to a prestigious establishment known as Ram Babu High School, which is recognized by the state government.
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Coordinates:   25°18'56"N   85°16'44"E

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  • sanjeev house is here
  • hey this is roubinsh from indaut. i like hilsa bcause its my native town. so i like it hilsa.
  • i m sanjeev dwivedi.passed out 10th from RB high school hilsa n i.sc frm S.U college.presently im doctor in kathmandu.i luv going hilsa.its a beautiful place.its my janmbhumi.
  • This is Amit Mishra, S/o Jag Mohan Mishra from Pathaktoli, Hilsa. Hilsa is a place where i spent my childhood and it comes in dream whenever I remain away.--amit.k.mishra@sbi.co.in
  • my home is best.
  • iam shivendu kumar 10th from chandi 12th commerce college patna now i prepare iit kota bansal
  • I m mukul kumar kashyap, s/o sunil kumar from Vidyapuri, Hilsa . Hilsa is my hometown...
  • After long seven years
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