Motihari

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Motihari is a Nagar Nigam city in district of Purbi Champaran, Bihar.
The Motihari Nagar Parishad has population of 126,158 as per report released by Census India 2011.
Motihari is the headquarters of East Champaran district (Purvi Champaran district) in the Indian state of Bihar.In 1866 Champaran was made into a district with Motihari as its headquarters. On 1 December 1977 the Champaran district was divided into two and Motihari became the headquarters of East Champaran district. The municipality of Motihari was established in 1879. Though no authentic data is available, one of the oldest structures in Motihari appears to be the Briksha Sthan Math, a temple of the guardian deity of Motihari, dating back to 1805. During the British era the town flourished and it became one of the important centers in North Bihar.
(prashant khapi tola). Champaran Satyagaraha movement 1917 was lead by Mahatma Gandhi in Motihari. Kesariya Buddha Stupa display the connection between Budhism and Motihari.In now days it is 2nd largest populated district in the Indian state of Bihar.(IRSHAD from singhiya sagar)
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motihari
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Coordinates:   26°38'52"N   84°55'2"E

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  • our motihari is workpale of M.GANDHI &
  • Its now called Bapu Dham Motihari
  • this is what makes us feel proud
  • bapudham motihari is the name of railway station only, not the whole town.
  • the place where th renowned "Satyagrah Andolan' was intiated by Mahatma Gandhi.
  • Motihari is work place of Mahatama Gandhi and birth place of famous English author and journalist George Orwell. To know more about GEORGE ORWELL go through this link... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Orwell
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  • I would like to visit Motihari, the brithplace of famous British writer, and to cross the Ganges on Ship/ferries on July last. Are there any ships/ferries at that flood time to go from Motihari to Sahibganj across the Ganges? I want to try an adventure, is it possible? Suggest me at: a9842178080@gmail.com Thank you
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