Supaul Bihar Annual District Plan 2011-12 - nrcddp

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CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION. METHODOLOGY AND PROFILE OF THE DISTRICT
INTRODUCTION :
HISTORICAL
The District of Supaul has been a part of Mithilanchal since theVedic period. The area has been referred to
as the fishery area (Matsya Kshetra) in the Hindu mythology. The two oldest democracies namely Angutaran and
Aapanigam are known for their existence in the Budhist era. With the establishment of Magadh Empire the Koshi
river basin became the part of Teer Bhikti and Pondravardhan Bhukti. Buddhism existed and flourished here for
about 200 years in the regime of Pala dynasty. In the ancient period Supaul area was ruled by the Nanda Vansha,
Maurya, Sungas and the Mithila Kings.During late medieval period it remained under the rule of Muslims followed
by the British. The British realized its geographical and strategic importance and accorded Supaul the status of a
Sub-division in 1862. In the process of administrative reorganization, Supaul was notified as District on 14-03-91.
GEOGRAPHICAL
Supaul is situated at 25037'-26025' N latitude and 86022'-87010' E longitude. Soil is alluvial type. The
river Koshi flows through the district which is considered the sorrow of the area. Tilyuga, Chhaimra, Kali, Tilawe,
Bhenga, Mirchaiya, Sursar are the tributaries to it. The type of soil is sandy. Somewhere it is acetic and somewhere
it is basic in nature. The PH factor varies from 5.5 to 8.5. Minerals such as Sodium, Potassium and Magnesium are
deficient in the soil.
Supaul district covers an area of 2,420 sq km. Supaul district is apart of the Kosi division. Supaul town is the
administrative headquarters of the district. The district is bounded by Nepal in the north, Saharsa district in the
south, by Araria district in the East and on the west by Madhubani district.
Situation of Supaul
(numbers are the
population) in Bihar
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