Begusarai
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- Settlement.name
- Begusarai
- Settlement.settlement_type
- City
- Settlement.nicknames
- Industrial Capital of Bihar
- Settlement.pushpin_map
- India Bihar#India3
- Settlement.pushpin_label_position
- right
- Settlement.pushpin_map_caption
- Location of Begusarai in Bihar
- Settlement.subdivision_type
- Country
- Settlement.subdivision_type1
- State
- Settlement.subdivision_type2
- Region
- Settlement.subdivision_name2
- Mithila
- Settlement.subdivision_type3
- District
- Settlement.subdivision_name1
- Bihar
- Settlement.governing_body
- Begusarai Municipal Corporation
- Settlement.unit_pref
- Metric
- Settlement.elevation_m
- 41
- Settlement.population_total
- 252,008
- Settlement.population_as_of
- 2011
- Settlement.population_density_km2
- auto
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29 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- Geography
- Topography
- Flora and fauna
- Air pollution
- Demographics
- Religion
- Government and politics
- Economy
- Culture
- Dance
- Painting
- Main festivals
- Tourist places
- Naulakha Temple
- Muniswar Mandir
- Jaimangla Garh Temple
- Kanwar Lake Bird Sanctuary
- Rajendra Setu (Simaria Bridge)
- Begusarai Museum
- Kashi Prasad Jaiswal Archaeological Museum
- Simaria Ghat
- Education
- Notable people
- See also
- Notes
- References
- Works cited
- External links
Begusarai is a city in the Indian state of Bihar and the administrative headquarters of the Begusarai district. The district lies on the northern bank of the river Ganges in the Mithila region of India.
Begusarai is home to Kanwar Lake Bird Sanctuary, an important wetland and a sanctuary for migrating birds. It has been declared a Ramsar Site, signifying its international importance. The city is known for its rich folk culture and local festivals, reflecting the traditions of Bihar. It is the cultural capital of Mithila.