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What is Jehanabad famous for?
Jehanabad is, however, best-known for the rock-cut Barabara Caves and the numerous Hindu temples dotting the cityscape. A city in the heart of India, Jehanabad would be an interesting experience for the discerning traveler.
Is Jehanabad Naxalite area?
Jehanabad has a long history of caste wars between upper caste militia landlords and naxalites. It is currently a part of the Red Corridor.
Is Jehanabad rural or urban?
As per 2011 census, 87.99 \% population of Jehanabad districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Jehanabad district population living in rural areas is 990,117 of which males and females are 514,154 and 475,963 respectively. In rural areas of Jehanabad district, sex ratio is 926 females per 1000 males.
What is the old name of Jehanabad?
JAHANARABAD
The Mandi was under the direct control and supervision of Jahanara. It is believed that she spent a great deal of time here. In the course of time, the place came to be known as “JAHANARABAD” and later as “JEHANABAD”.
When did jehanabad become district?
Jehanabad district was carved out of erstwhile Gaya district on August 1, 1986. Till 1872 it was a sub-division of Gaya district. Jehanabad district is a part of Magadh division. Jehanabad district is bounded by the districts of Patna, Arwal, Gaya and Nalanda.
Who is the MP of Jehanabad?
Election results
| Party | Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| RLSP | Dr. Arun Kumar | 3,22,647 |
| RJD | Surendra Prasad Yadav | 2,80,307 |
| JD(U) | Anil Kumar Sharma | 1,00,851 |
| CPI(ML)L | Ramadhar Singh | 34,365 |
Who made Jehanabad?
Jehanabad is named after Jahanara Begum Sahib, the daughter of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and Arjumand Banu Begum. According to “Aine-e-Akbari”, badly affected by famine in the 17th century, the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb had established a relief centre at Jehanabad and named it “Jahanara”.
Who is the MP of Nawada?
Members of Parliament
| Year | Winner | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Virchandra Paswan | Rashtriya Janata Dal |
| 2009 | Dr. Bhola Singh | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 2014 | Giriraj Singh | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 2019 | Chandan Singh | Lok Jan Shakti Party |
Is Bihar a Naxalite area?
The Naxalite group mainly consists of the armed cadres of the Communist Party of India (Maoist). These areas span parts of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Telangana and West Bengal.
Are Naxalites losing?
The number of most affected districts in terms of Naxal violence has also come down from 30 to 25. The number of districts covered under the SRE scheme has now come down from 90 in 11 States to 70 in 10 States. SRE districts and the most affected districts were last revised in 2018.
Who is the DM of Nawada Bihar?
DM Profiles
| Name | Duration | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Shri Yashpal Meena, IAS | Current DM | |
| Shri Kaushal Kumar, I.A.S | 04/08/2017 – 20/02/2020 | First Floor Collectorate Building, Nawada |
What happened in Bihar’s Jehanabad?
In Bihar’s Jehanabad, a female constable died after being hit by a vehicle amid a ruckus and a stampede. The matter is of Nehalpur village of Parsbigha police station of Jehanabad. On January 27, a team of central probe agency conducted raids at the ancestral home of Imam in Bihar’s Jehanabad when they picked up his younger brother.
Where is Jehanabad located?
Jehanabad is one of the important upcoming cities of Bihar. It is officially the headquarters of Jehanabad district, which is one of the 38 districts of Bihar state. Before 1986, it was part of Gaya district.
How to celebrate Bihar Earth Day on the occasion of Earth Day?
On the occasion of Bihar Earth Day, tree level was organized in Mandil Panchayat under Jehanabad Block by organizing district level program. People were motivated to plant trees and distributed saplings. More than 2 lakh trees have been planted by various departments in the district under Mission 2.51.
Why Jehanabad is famous for agriculture?
The land of Jehanabad is cris-crossed by several rivers including Dardha, Phalgu, Yamauna and Sone. Soil found here is pretty rich which has helped in yielding huge agricultural production. Crops like Rice, Wheat and Cane are grown in huge quantity in Jehanabad.