DISTRICT PROFILE

SIWAN
INTRODUCTION
 Siwan district is one of the thirty-eight districts of Bihar.
 Situated in western Bihar, Siwan was originally a sub-division of Saran
district. It was notified as a district on 11th December, 1972.
 The district of Gopalganj was carved out of Siwan district in 1973.
 Siwan district is bounded by Saran and Gopalganj districts of Bihar and
Deoria and Balia districts of Uttar Pradesh.
 The rivers flowing through Siwan district are Ghaghara(Gogra or Saryu),
Jharahi, Daha, Gandaki, Dhamati (Dhamahi), Siahi, Nikari and Sona.

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
 Siwan derives its name from "Shiv Man", a Bandh Raja whose heirs ruled this
area till the arrival of Babur. Siwan is also known as Aliganj Siwan after the
name of Ali Bux, a feudal lords of the area. Maharajganj may have found its
name from the seat of the Maharaja there.
 Historically, Siwan formed a part of Kosala kingdom and Banaras kingdom.
The statue of Lord Vishnu excavated in village Bherbania from underneath a
tree suggests that people were devotees of Lord Vishnu.
 The Muslims rule began in Siwan during the 13th century. Sikandar Lodi
ruled in Siwan in the 15th century. Babur crossed Ghaghra river near Siswan
on his return journey from Bihar. After the battle of Buxar in 1765, Siwan
became a part of Bengal.
 Siwan played an important role in the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857. A sizable
number of Sepoys of East India Company drawn from this region- the
stalwart and sturdy ‘Bhojpuris’, noted for their martial spirit and physical
endurance, rebelled against the Company and joined Babu Kunwar Singh, the
Zamindar of Jagdishpur, who lead the mutiny in Bhojpur.
 People of Siwan actively participated in the national freedom movement.
During his visit to Champaran Mahatma Gandhi spent a night at Zeradei in
Siwan district in the house of Dr. Rajendra Prasad. The Chowki on which he
slept in Siwan has been preserved.
ADMINISTRATIVE
 Siwan town is the administrative headquarters of Siwan district.
 Siwan district comprises of 2 sub-divisions and 19 blocks.
 Sub-divisions – Siwan & Maharajganj.

o Mairwa o Siswan o Basantpur

o Pachrukhi o Daraunda o Lakari Nabiganj
o Raghunathpur o Husainaganj o Jiradei
o Andar o Bhagwanpur Hatt o Nautan
o Guthani o Goriyakothi o Hasanpura
o Maharajganj o Baraharia
o Darauli o Siwan Sadar

 Total number of Panchayats in Siwan district: 332.

 Total number of villages in Siwan district: 1530.

ECONOMIC PROFILE
 Agriculture is the mainstay of the economy and paddy, wheat and sugar
cane are the major crops grown there.
 There are large number of sugar factories in Siwan district.
 Maharajganj Bazar is the largest market of Siwan district, famous for trade
of sugarcane, pulses, agriculture and grains.
 Food processing industry in a viable option to improve the economy here.

Per Capita Gross State and District Domestic

Product

13404
15000 11311 11815
10237
9832 9200
8795 8049
10000 8208 7533

5000

0
2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11

Per Capita Gross District Domestic Product

Per Capita Gross State Domestic Product

Source: Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Govt. of Bihar

GEOGRAPHIC
Coordinates Latitude: 25º 53' to 26º 23' North
Longitude: 84º 01' to 84º 47' East
Temperature 44° C (Max.)
10° C (Min.)
Average rainfall 1200 mm

Area 2219 sq. km

Altitude 77 meters

DEMOGRAPHIC
Population 2,170,971

Population density 1,221 per sq. km

Population growth 22.25%

Sex ratio 1033 per 1000 male

Literacy rate 52.01%

Languages spoken Bhojpuri, Maithili, Hindi & Urdu

INDUSTRIAL
Registered industrial units 3885

Registered medium & large unit Nil

Total industrial units 3885

No. of industrial areas
Types of industries
1
Agro based, ready-made garments & embroidery,
wood/ wooden based furniture, paper & paper
products, leather based, chemical/ chemical based,
mineral based, metal based, engineering units,
electrical machinery & transport equipment's,
repairing & servicing.
Source: MSME – DI Muzaffarpur, official website of district
INVESTMENT
 The soil of Siwan district is alluvial, hence Siwan is an important agricultural
center of north Bihar.
 Paddy, wheat and vegetables are grown in abundance.
 There are a number of sugar factories in Siwan district.
 Siwan has excellent scope for food processing industries and agro-based
industries.
 The industrial area at Siwan has been developed over 7.12 hectares.

Investment (Rs. In Lakhs)

900
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0

Source: MSME – DI Muzaffarpur

INDUSTRIAL PROFILE
 Major industries include chemical, wooden, and agro processing.
 Potential areas for service industry: transportation, hotels/ restaurant,
beauty parlors / saloon, health gym, etc.
 Potential for new MSMEs: agro based products, water treatment plants,
readymade garments, restaurants, beauty parlour/saloon, ladies boutique,
etc.
INDUSTRIES AT A GLANCE

Registered industrial units 3885

Total industrial units 3885
Registered medium & large units Nil
Estimated avg. no. of daily workers employed in 3
small scale industries
Employment in large and medium industries Nil
No. of industrial area 1

EXISTING MICRO & SMALL ENTERPRISES AND ARTISAN UNITS

Type of industry No. of Investment

Units (Rs. Lakh)
Agro based 1246 830.19
Readymade garments and embroidery 105 104.28
Wood/wooden based products 358 207.64
Paper and paper products 77 30.8
Leather based 12 6
Chemical & chemical based 542 426.86
Mineral based 57 38.08
Metal based 254 200
Engineering units 356 258.24
Electrical machinery and transport
equipment 48 98.32
Repairing and servicing 128 40.56
Others 689 406
Total 3872 2646.97
Source: MSME – DI Muzaffarpur
INFRASTRUCTURE

 The industrial area at Siwan is spread over an area of 7.12 hectares.

 Types of industries present in Siwan district:
 Agro based, readymade garments & embroidery, wood/ wooden based
furniture, paper & paper products, leather based, chemical/ chemical
based, mineral based, metal based, engineering units, electrical
machinery & transport equipment's, repairing & servicing.
 Potential for MSMEs are agro based products, water treatment plants,
readymade garments, restaurants, beauty parlor/ saloon, ladies boutique, etc.
 Potential for service industry: Transportation, hotels/ restaurant, beauty
parlors / saloon, health gym, etc.
AGRICULTURE AND FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRY

 Soil is fertile in Siwan. Paddy, wheat, vegetables, etc. are the main
agricultural crops.
 There are a number of sugar factories in Siwan district.
 The district has huge potential for setting up food processing industry and
packaging industry.
 Total cultivable barren land – 17624 hectares.
MAJOR INDUSTRIAL AREA

Particulars Details

Name of the Industrial area Industrial Estate, Siwan

Land acquired (in hectare) 7.122

Land developed (in hectare) 7.122

No. of allotted plots (in hectare) 13

No. of vacant plots (in hectare) 0

No. of units in production 4

LARGE SCALE INDUSTRY/ PUBLIC SECTOR UNDERTAKING

There are no large scale industry or public sector undertaking present in Siwan
district

Potential Micro & Major Existing Potential Service

Small Enterprise Clusters Enterprises
•Agro based products • No existing clusters •Transportation
•Water treatment •Hotels/Restaurant
plants •Beauty parlours
•Readymade garments /saloon
• Restaurants •Health gym.
• Beauty
parlour/saloon
• Ladies boutique

Source: MSME – DI Muzaffarpur

TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

•Siwan is an • Nearest airport

important railway is Patna
Railway

•Siwan is

Airport
station of the

Road
Northern Eastern connected with
Railway as over Hajipur, Saran and
here main traffic of Gopalganj.
sugar and •Though the Siwan
vegetable are district is not
dealt. connected with any
state highways, it
has some
important metalled
roads which serve
as the important
route for transport.

EDUCATION

 Siwan District has educational facility to cater the need of people of the
district
 1258 no. of primary schools,
 318 no. of middle schools,
 86 no. of secondary and senior secondary schools,
 12 no. of college.
HERITAGE & TOURISM

 Major Tourist / Important Sites in Siwan District

 Zeeradai: The place is Situated about 13 km from the district
headquarters. Zeeradai is known as the birthplace of India's first
president Dr. Rajendra Prasad, who was later conferred Bharat Ratna.
 Ashiana: This place is known as the native residence of Maulana
Mazharul Haq, one of the greatest freedom fighters of the country and a
symbol of Hindu-Muslim unity.
 Mahendra Nath Temple: This place is Situated in Mehdar village under
Siswan block, about 32 km south from the district headquarters.
Mahendra Nath temple of Lord Shiva attracts visitors, including
foreigners, from far flung areas.
 Panchmukhi Shivalinga: There's an old Shiva temple in Mahadeva
locality of Siwan town which houses a "panchmukhi" or five faced
Shivalinga. Locals insist the Shivlinga in the temple come out of the
earth. One can also see the faces of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh on the
Shivalinga. Hundreds of devotees throng this temple every day. On
Mahashivratri, a fair is also held here.
 Don: Don is a village in the Darauli block where there are remnants of a
fort, which is said to be connected with the famous hero of the
Mahabharat, Acharya Dronacharya the guru of both Kaurav’s and
Pandav’s..
 Maharajganj: A block headquarters now, it was also called Basnauli
Gangar. It is the largest bazar in the district. This was the place where
great hero of Indian Independence Movement, Shri Phulena Prasad
centralised his activity and fought against the Britishers.
 Anand Bagh Math & Sunder Bagh Math: These temples in Bakhri village
are the ‘Samadhi Sthals’ of two saints, Swami Jaggannath Dasji and
Guru Bhagwan Dasji. Thousands of devotees pay obeisance at the
Maths.
HERITAGE & TOURISM
 Raghunathpur: It is believed to be the place where Lord Rama took rest after
killing demon Tarka.
 Bhikhabandh: The Bhaiya-Bahini temple here is dedicated to a brother and
sister who died fighting the Mughals during the 14th century. This temple
symbolize and immortalizes the loving sibling relationship.
 Raghunathpur: It is believed to be the place where Lord Rama took rest after
killing demon Tarka.
 Bhikhabandh: The Bhaiya-Bahini temple here is dedicated to a brother and
sister who died fighting the Mughals during the 14th century. This temple
symbolize and immortalizes the loving sibling relationship.
 Burhiya Mai Temple: Located in Siwan town, this temple draws huge crowd of
devotees, especially on Saturdays.
 Darauli: Originally called Daras Ali, shortened as Darauli , this place is named
after Dara Shikoh- the elder son of emperor Shah Jahan.
 Dona's stupa: It is a popular Buddhist pilgrimage destination. The Chinese
traveller Hiuen Tsang mentions his visit to Don in his travelogue. Presently,
Dona's stupa is a grassy mound with a Hindu temple built over it, in which a
beautiful statue of Tara is worshipped as a Hindu goddess. It is said that a
Brahmin Dona who resolved the dispute that arose over the disposal of
ashes of Buddha, was awarded the ash- urn which he enshrined in this Stupa.
 Khankah at Hasanpur: It was built by Makhdum Sayyad Hasan Chisti, a Sufi
saint from Arabia.
 Lakri Dargah: The tomb of a Mohammedan saint, Shah Arjan of Patria is
famous for its elaborate woodwork and is a place of pilgrimage for the
Muslims.
 Mairwa Dham: Brahma Asthan, locally known as Hari Baba Ka Asthan, is a
shrine built over the relics of a saint. There is also a home for lepers known
as Kustha Sevasram which is doing useful work.
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