Pahetiya or Pahetia is the largest village in the Pahetia Panchayat, located in the Vaishali district of Bihar, just 9 kilometres from the district headquarters, Hajipur.
Pahetiya or Pahetia is the largest village in the Pahetia Panchayat, located in the Vaishali district of Bihar, just 9 kilometres from the district headquarters, Hajipur.
==History== The history of Pahetiya is rooted in the legacy of the Bhumihar community. Mythology and local lore recount the story of three brothers, Kashyap Gotriya Mahahwariya Bhumihar, who first settled in this fertile land, laying the foundation for the village. Their descendants, now divided into three ancestral groups—10 Bhaiya, 8 Bhaiya, and 4 Bhaiya, carry forward their legacy with pride. The Bhumihars, traditional landowners and farmers, have shaped Pahetia’s identity for generations. Their title, Thakur symbolises their historical role as custodians of the land and leaders of the community. Some bhumihar also use their surnames Mishra, Singh, and Sharma.
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