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'''Warisaliganj''' is a [[town]] and a [[Nagar Panchayat]] in [[Nawada district]], in the Indian [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Bihar]].
'''Warisaliganj''' is a Community Development block and a Municipal Council in [[Nawada district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Bihar]].


==History==
==History==
Warisaliganj, to the north of [[Nawada]], was founded by Waris Ali khan, brother of Kamgar khan in Mayi family.<ref>{{cite book |last1=O`malley |first1=L. S. S. |title=Bihar And Orissa District Gazetteers Patna |date=1924 |publisher=Concept Publishing Company |location=New Delhi |isbn=978-81-7268-121-0 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=a-QaOP5nK-MC&dq=kamgar+family&pg=PA28 |language=en}}</ref>
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Warisaliganj, to the north of [[Nawada]], was founded by Waris Ali Khan, a member of the Kamgar Khan's Mayi Family during the [[Zamindar]] system. The name is sometimes misspelled Warsaliganj due to the mistaken belief that it is named after Mr. Worseley, a former Deputy Magistrate of Nawada. Previously, it was a village called Chakdharampur.


==Geography==
==Geography==
Warisaliganj is located at {{Coord|25.01|N|85.63|E}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/34/Waris_Aliganj.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc. - Waris_Aliganj]</ref> It has an average elevation of 68&nbsp;meters (223&nbsp;feet). It is located in one of the most fertile areas of the state, with well-irrigated landscapes due to the Sakri river and its canal system.
Warisaliganj is located at {{Coord|25.01|N|85.63|E}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/34/Waris_Aliganj.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc. - Waris_Aliganj]</ref> It has an average elevation of 68&nbsp;meters (223&nbsp;feet). It is located in one of the most fertile areas of the state, with well-irrigated landscapes due to the Sakri River and its canal system.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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As of the [[2011 Census of India|2011 India census]], Warisaliganj has a population of 34,056 of which 17,874 are males and 16,182 are females. The population of children aged 0–6 is 5,536, 16.26% of the town's total population. The female sex ratio is 905 compared to the state average of 918. The child sex ratio is around 953 compared to the Bihar state average of 935. Its literacy rate is 69.72%, higher than the state average of 61.80%. In Warisaliganj, male literacy is around 77.43% while female literacy is 61.12%. [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes|Scheduled Caste]] (SC) constitutes 11.95% of the town's population while [[Scheduled Tribe]] (ST) constitutes 0.20%.<ref name="Census2011">{{cite web |title=District Census Handbook Nawada - Bihar |url=https://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/1035_PART_B_DCHB_NAWADA.pdf |website=censusindia.gov.in |publisher=22-23 |access-date=28 April 2022}}</ref>
As of the 2011 India census, Warisaliganj has a population of 34,056 of which 17,874 are males and 16,182 are females.

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The population of Children aged 0-6 is 5536, 16.26% of the town's total population. The Female Sex Ratio is 905 compared to the state average of 918. The Child Sex Ratio is around 953 compared to the Bihar state average of 935. Its literacy rate is 69.72% higher than the state average of 61.80%. In Warisaliganj, male literacy is around 77.43% while female literacy is 61.12%. Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 11.95% of the town's population while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.20%.<ref>http://nawada.bih.nic.in/</ref> [[Hindi]], [[Magahi]] and [[Urdu]] are the main languages spoken in the area. [[Angika]] and [[Maithili language|Maithili]] are also used.
===Language===
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The majority speaks [[Magahi language|Magahi]], with a population of over 80%. followed by [[Standard Hindi]] and [[Urdu]] speakers.<ref name="Language">{{cite web |title=C-16 Population By Mother Tongue - Town Level - Bihar |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16T/DDW-C16-TOWN-STMT-MDDS-1000.XLSX |website=censusindia.gov.in |access-date=28 April 2022}}</ref>

===Religion===
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the majority of Warisaliganj are [[Hindus]] with over 90% of the town's population, followed by significant [[Muslim]] population of 7%.<ref name="Religion">{{cite web |title=C-1 Population By Religious Community - Bihar |url=https://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-01/DDW10C-01%20MDDS.XLS |website=censusindia.gov.in |access-date=28 April 2022}}</ref>


==Administration==
==Administration==
Warisaliganj is divided into 20 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. The [[Nagar Panchayat]] has total administration over housing, supplying basic amenities like water and sewerage. It is also authorized to build roads within the town's limits and impose taxes on properties.
Warisaliganj is divided into 25 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. The [[nagar parishad]]<ref>{{cite news |title=Nawada Hindustan Hindi Epaper - हिन्दुस्तान |url=https://epaper.livehindustan.com/epaper/Bihar/Nawada/2020-12-27/98/Page-1.html |access-date=27 December 2020 |work=epaper.livehindustan.com}}</ref> has total administration over housing, supplying basic amenities like water and sewage. It is also authorised to build roads within the town's limits and impose taxes on properties. Warisaliganj is part of Bihar's [[Warisaliganj (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Warisaliganj]] legislative constituency. This area also includes [[Pakri Barawan]] and Kashichak. It also comes under the [[Nawada (Lok Sabha constituency)|Nawada Lok Sabha constituency]]. Aruna Devi is the area's incumbent [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]], representing the legislative constituency of Warisaliganj.
Warisaliganj is part of Bihar's [[Warisaliganj (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Warisaliganj]] legislative constituency. This area also includes [[Pakri Barawan]] and Kashichak. It also comes under the [[Nawada (Lok Sabha constituency)|Nawada Lok Sabha constituency]]. Aruna Devi is the area's incumbent [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]], representing the legislative constituency of Warisaliganj.


==Economy==
==Economy==
The market consists of several big and small merchants. Due to being [[Indian Railways|Indian Railway's]], only rack point for [[freight car]]s in the whole district, the town has many [[wholesale]] spots. Warisaliganj was one of [[Bihar|Bihar's]] famous industrial areas, having sugar and cotton mills until a few years ago. Nowadays, the famous Mohini sugar mill, situated on the outskirts of the town, is closed and shifted to BIADA. Adani Group is going to invest Rs 1400 crore through Ambuja Cement Limited on the same land which is owned by BIADA. The Adani group will set up a cement grinding unit for which BIADA has allotted land for this unit. Some small-scale industries are still present in different villages nearby.
[[File:Sugar mill ground.jpg|thumb|200px|right|This once sugarcane-filled ground (now Called Chini Mill Maidan) is used to host sports events at the block and district level]]
The market consists of several big and small merchants. Due to being [[Indian Railways|Indian Railway's]] only rack point for [[Freight wagon|freight wagons]] in the whole district, the town has many [[wholesale]] spots.
Warisaliganj was one of [[Bihar|Bihar's]] famous industrial areas, having sugar and cotton mills until a few years ago. Nowadays the famous '''Mohini sugar mill''', situated in the outskirts of the town, is closed due to unconsciousness of the leaders of the area whereas some active people are still working to restart the closed Mill.{{Needs verification|date=June 2020}} Some small scale industries are still present in different villages nearby. Warisaliganj is also famous for sweets like [[Tilkut]], [[Khaja]], and Raskadam.


==Places==
==Places==
[[File:32 Feet Hanumanta -Naromurar Thakur Wadi.jpg|thumb|200px|right|32 foot Hanumanta statue in Naromurar village, inaugurated in the Ram Yagya in the year 2001]]
[[File:32 Feet Hanumanta -Naromurar Thakur Wadi.jpg|thumb|200px|right|32 foot Hanumanta statue in Naromurar village, inaugurated in the Ram Yagya in the year 2001]]
[[File:Surya Mandir.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Surya Mandir Dwar]]
[[File:Surya Mandir.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Surya Mandir Dwar]]
[[File:Chandrashaal statue near Paarvati caves.jpg|thumb|left|200px|The Large Vaarah Statue in Apsarh]]
[[File:Chandrashaal statue near Paarvati caves.jpg|thumb|left|200px|The Large [[Varaha|Varaah]] Statue in Apsarh]]
The Town itself has a few important places to visit. The Sun Temple (Surya Mandir) is located on the outskirts of the town, near the administrative offices. It is used for celebrating all kinds of religious and spiritual events. The temple also has a recently opened [[Sanskrit]] college. There is a picnic spot called "Maafi Garh" in the outskirts of the town, near a referral hospital. It is used by locals on occasions like [[New Year]] and [[Makar Sankranti]]. Apart from these, the major tourist attractions nearby are [[Kakolat Falls]], [[Rajgir]], [[Bodhgaya]] and [[Pawapuri]], all located one to two hours away.
The town itself has a few important places. The Sun Temple (Surya Mandir) is located on the outskirts of the town, near the administrative offices. It is used for celebrating all kinds of religious and spiritual events. The temple also has a recently opened [[Sanskrit]] college. There is a picnic spot called "Maafi Garh" in the outskirts of the town, near a referral hospital. It is used by locals on occasions like [[New Year]] and [[Makar Sankranti]]. Apart from these, the major tourist attractions nearby are [[Kakolat Falls]], [[Rajgir]], [[Bodhgaya]] and [[Pawapuri]], all located one to two hours away.


Warisaliganj has many old attractions such as Maafi (which has existed since [[Dvapara Yuga]], and is mentioned in the [[Mahabharata]]). Apsarh, Naromurar, Sarkatti are also of historical interest.
Warisaliganj has many old attractions such as Maafi (which has existed since [[Dvapara Yuga]], and is mentioned in the [[Mahabharata]]). Apsarh, Naromurar, Sarkatti are also of historical interest. A village, Dariyapur Parvati, is six miles north of Warisaliganj and has ruins and relics of Kapotika Bodh Bihar. In the center stands a famous temple dedicated to [[Avalokiteśvara|Avalokiteshwer]]. The village Apsarh is home to historical monuments originating from King Aditaysen.
A village, Dariyapur Parvati, is six miles north of Warisaliganj and has ruins and relics of Kapotika Bodh Bihar. In the center stands a famous temple dedicated to [[Avalokiteśvara|Avalokiteshwer]]. The village Apsarh is home to historical monuments originating from King Aditaysen.


The village Sarkatti is located 8&nbsp;km from Warisaliganj and was once a highly decorated estate during the Zamindari system. It is also known for the huge traditional houses owned by the members of the Zamindar family.
The village [[Sarkatti]] is located 8&nbsp;km from Warisaliganj and was once a highly decorated estate during the Zamindari system. It is also known for the huge traditional houses owned by the members of the Zamindar family.


[[Naromurar]] village is 8 km from the town. It is one of the ancient villages of [[India]] having a four-hundred-year-old Thakur Wadi dedicated to [[Rama]] and [[Shiva]]. A giant 32 foot [[Lord Hanuman|Hanumanta]] statue also exists in Thakur Wadiwhich, built by saint Hanuman Das. There are three Gupta period statues of [[Vishnu]] in the Makanpur village, privately owned by Ram Ratan Prasad Singh Ratnakar, an eminent scholar and writer.[[File:Lord vishnu makanpur.jpg|thumb|right|200px|[[Vishnu]] statue in Makanpur]]
[[Naromurar]] village is 8&nbsp;km from the town. It is one of the ancient villages of [[India]] having a four-hundred-year-old Thakur Wadi dedicated to [[Rama]] and [[Shiva]]. A giant 32 foot [[Lord Hanuman|Hanumanta]] statue also exists in Thakur Wadiwhich, built by saint Hanuman Das. There are three Gupta period statues of [[Vishnu]] in the Makanpur village, privately owned by Ram Ratan Prasad Singh Ratnakar, an eminent scholar and writer.[[File:Lord vishnu makanpur.jpg|thumb|right|200px|[[Vishnu]] statue in Makanpur]]


==Transport==
==Transport==
The town is well connected to all other parts of the state by roadways and railways. SH 83 passes through Warisaliganj, connecting the [[Nawada]] and [[Sheikhpura]] districts. The very famous [[National Highway 20 (India)|National Highway 20]] (which is part of the [[Asian Highway Network]]) and [[AH42|Asian Highway 42]] are just 11&nbsp;km by road, connecting Patna and Ranchi. The other areas connected by roads are [[Nawada]], [[Biharsharif]], [[Patna]], [[Rajgir]], [[Pakri Barawan]] and [[Barbigha]]. Direct Buses for [[Patna]], [[Rajgir]], [[Ranchi]], [[Dhanbad]], [[Jamshedpur|Tata]], [[Begusarai]] and [[Barbigha]] are also available.[[SH71|State Highway 71]] and [[SH83|State Highway 83]] meet at Shahpur Mor.
The town is well connected to all other parts of the state by roadways and railways. SH 83 passes through Warisaliganj, connecting the [[Nawada]] and [[Sheikhpura]] districts. The very famous [[National Highway 20 (India)|National Highway 20]] (which is part of the [[Asian Highway Network]]) and [[AH42|Asian Highway 42]] are just 11&nbsp;km by road, connecting Patna and Ranchi. The other areas connected by roads are [[Nawada]], [[Biharsharif]], [[Patna]], [[Rajgir]], [[Pakri Barawan]], and [[Barbigha]]. Direct Buses for [[Patna]], [[Rajgir]], [[Ranchi]], [[Dhanbad]], [[Jamshedpur|Tata]], [[Begusarai]], and [[Barbigha]] are also available. [[SH71|State Highway 71]] and [[SH83|State Highway 83]] meet at Shahpur Mor.


The town is also connected by the Indian Railway B.G. line through the [[Gaya–Kiul line]] of the [[East Central Railway]]. [[Warisaliganj railway station|Warisaliganj Railway Station]] is an important rack point for freight wagons. For local transport, frequent [[taxi]] facilities are provided by private vendors in and around the town. Rickshaws and autos are major means of local transport within the town.
The town is also connected by the [[Indian Railways]] B.G. line through the [[Gaya–Kiul line]] of the [[East Central Railway]]. [[Warisaliganj railway station|Warisaliganj Railway Station]] is an important rack point for freight cars. For local transport, frequent [[taxi]] facilities are provided by private vendors in and around the town. Rickshaws and autos are major means of local transport within the town.


===Rail Network===
===Rail Network===
# [[Patna Junction railway station|Patna Railway Station]] → [[Gaya Junction railway station|Gaya Railway Station]] → [[Warisaliganj railway station|Warisaliganj Railway Station]] or [[Patna Junction railway station|Patna Railway Station]] → [[Kiul railway station]] → [[Warisaliganj railway station|Warisaliganj Railway Station]]
# [[Patna Junction railway station|Patna Railway Station]] → [[Gaya Junction railway station|Gaya Railway Station]] → [[Warisaliganj railway station|Warisaliganj Railway Station]] or [[Patna Junction railway station|Patna Railway Station]] → [[Kiul railway station|Kiul Railway Station]] → [[Warisaliganj railway station|Warisaliganj Railway Station]]


===Road Network===
===Road network===
# From Meethapur Bus Stand or Gandhi Maidan Bus Stand, Patna to Warisaliganj
* From Patna Bus Stand , Patna to [[Bihar Sharif]], from Bihar Sharif to Warisaliganj via [[NH 20]]
# From Meethapur Bus Stand or Gandhi Maidan Bus Stand, Patna to Nawada, from Nawada to Warisaliganj either by train or by bus
* From Gaya Bus Stand ,Gaya to Nawada Via NH120 [[Nawada]] to Warisaliganj via [[State Highway 83 (Bihar)|SH 83]] and [[State Highway 8 (Bihar)|SH8]]
# From Meethapur Bus Stand or Gandhi Maidan Bus Stand, Patna to [[Bihar Sharif]], from Bihar Sharif to Warisaliganj via [[NH 20]]


===Air===
===Air===
By air, Warisaliganj is well connected to some of the popular airports of Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal:
By air, Warisaliganj is well connected to some of the popular airports of Bihar, [[Jharkhand]], and West Bengal:


#[[Gaya Airport]] {{Convert|89|km}}
*[[Gaya Airport]], {{Convert|89|km}} away
#[[Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport]], [[Patna]] {{Convert|113|km}}
*[[Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport]], [[Patna]], {{Convert|113|km}} away
#[[Birsa Munda Airport]], [[Ranchi]] {{Convert|244|km}}
*[[Deoghar Airport]], [[Deoghar]], {{Convert|160|km}} away
#[[Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport]], [[Kolkata]] {{Convert|465|km}}
*[[Darbhanga Airport]], [[Darbhanga]], {{Convert|189|km}} away
*[[Birsa Munda Airport]], [[Ranchi]], {{Convert|244|km}} away
*[[Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport]], [[Kolkata]], {{Convert|465|km}} away


==See also==
==See also==
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Nawada district]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Nawada district]]
[[Category:Community development blocks in Nawada district]]

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Warisaliganj
Warsaliganj
Town
Warisaliganj is located in Bihar
Warisaliganj
Warisaliganj
Location in Bihar, India
Warisaliganj is located in India
Warisaliganj
Warisaliganj
Warisaliganj (India)
Coordinates: 25°01′N 85°38′E / 25.01°N 85.63°E / 25.01; 85.63
Country India
StateBihar
RegionMagadha
DistrictNawada
Founded byWaris Ali Khan
Wards26
Government
 • BodyWarisaliganj Nagar Parishad
Area
 • Total
13.11 km2 (5.06 sq mi)
Elevation
68 m (223 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total
34,056
 • Density2,600/km2 (6,700/sq mi)
Language
 • OfficialHindi[2]
 • Additional officialUrdu[2]
 • OtherMagahi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
805130
Vehicle registrationBR-27

Warisaliganj is a Community Development block and a Municipal Council in Nawada district in the Indian state of Bihar.

History

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Warisaliganj, to the north of Nawada, was founded by Waris Ali khan, brother of Kamgar khan in Mayi family.[3]

Geography

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Warisaliganj is located at 25°01′N 85°38′E / 25.01°N 85.63°E / 25.01; 85.63.[4] It has an average elevation of 68 meters (223 feet). It is located in one of the most fertile areas of the state, with well-irrigated landscapes due to the Sakri River and its canal system.

Demographics

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As of the 2011 India census, Warisaliganj has a population of 34,056 of which 17,874 are males and 16,182 are females. The population of children aged 0–6 is 5,536, 16.26% of the town's total population. The female sex ratio is 905 compared to the state average of 918. The child sex ratio is around 953 compared to the Bihar state average of 935. Its literacy rate is 69.72%, higher than the state average of 61.80%. In Warisaliganj, male literacy is around 77.43% while female literacy is 61.12%. Scheduled Caste (SC) constitutes 11.95% of the town's population while Scheduled Tribe (ST) constitutes 0.20%.[1]

Language

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Languages spoken in Warisaliganj (2011)[5]

  Magahi (80.7%)
  Hindi (13.7%)
  Urdu (5.4%)
  Others (1.38%)

The majority speaks Magahi, with a population of over 80%. followed by Standard Hindi and Urdu speakers.[5]

Religion

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Religion in Warisaliganj[6]
Religion Percent
Hinduism
 
 91.9%
Islam
 
 7.1%
Others
 
 1.0%

the majority of Warisaliganj are Hindus with over 90% of the town's population, followed by significant Muslim population of 7%.[6]

Administration

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Warisaliganj is divided into 25 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. The nagar parishad[7] has total administration over housing, supplying basic amenities like water and sewage. It is also authorised to build roads within the town's limits and impose taxes on properties. Warisaliganj is part of Bihar's Warisaliganj legislative constituency. This area also includes Pakri Barawan and Kashichak. It also comes under the Nawada Lok Sabha constituency. Aruna Devi is the area's incumbent MLA, representing the legislative constituency of Warisaliganj.

Economy

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The market consists of several big and small merchants. Due to being Indian Railway's, only rack point for freight cars in the whole district, the town has many wholesale spots. Warisaliganj was one of Bihar's famous industrial areas, having sugar and cotton mills until a few years ago. Nowadays, the famous Mohini sugar mill, situated on the outskirts of the town, is closed and shifted to BIADA. Adani Group is going to invest Rs 1400 crore through Ambuja Cement Limited on the same land which is owned by BIADA. The Adani group will set up a cement grinding unit for which BIADA has allotted land for this unit. Some small-scale industries are still present in different villages nearby.

Places

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32 foot Hanumanta statue in Naromurar village, inaugurated in the Ram Yagya in the year 2001
Surya Mandir Dwar
The Large Varaah Statue in Apsarh

The town itself has a few important places. The Sun Temple (Surya Mandir) is located on the outskirts of the town, near the administrative offices. It is used for celebrating all kinds of religious and spiritual events. The temple also has a recently opened Sanskrit college. There is a picnic spot called "Maafi Garh" in the outskirts of the town, near a referral hospital. It is used by locals on occasions like New Year and Makar Sankranti. Apart from these, the major tourist attractions nearby are Kakolat Falls, Rajgir, Bodhgaya and Pawapuri, all located one to two hours away.

Warisaliganj has many old attractions such as Maafi (which has existed since Dvapara Yuga, and is mentioned in the Mahabharata). Apsarh, Naromurar, Sarkatti are also of historical interest. A village, Dariyapur Parvati, is six miles north of Warisaliganj and has ruins and relics of Kapotika Bodh Bihar. In the center stands a famous temple dedicated to Avalokiteshwer. The village Apsarh is home to historical monuments originating from King Aditaysen.

The village Sarkatti is located 8 km from Warisaliganj and was once a highly decorated estate during the Zamindari system. It is also known for the huge traditional houses owned by the members of the Zamindar family.

Naromurar village is 8 km from the town. It is one of the ancient villages of India having a four-hundred-year-old Thakur Wadi dedicated to Rama and Shiva. A giant 32 foot Hanumanta statue also exists in Thakur Wadiwhich, built by saint Hanuman Das. There are three Gupta period statues of Vishnu in the Makanpur village, privately owned by Ram Ratan Prasad Singh Ratnakar, an eminent scholar and writer.

Vishnu statue in Makanpur

Transport

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The town is well connected to all other parts of the state by roadways and railways. SH 83 passes through Warisaliganj, connecting the Nawada and Sheikhpura districts. The very famous National Highway 20 (which is part of the Asian Highway Network) and Asian Highway 42 are just 11 km by road, connecting Patna and Ranchi. The other areas connected by roads are Nawada, Biharsharif, Patna, Rajgir, Pakri Barawan, and Barbigha. Direct Buses for Patna, Rajgir, Ranchi, Dhanbad, Tata, Begusarai, and Barbigha are also available. State Highway 71 and State Highway 83 meet at Shahpur Mor.

The town is also connected by the Indian Railways B.G. line through the Gaya–Kiul line of the East Central Railway. Warisaliganj Railway Station is an important rack point for freight cars. For local transport, frequent taxi facilities are provided by private vendors in and around the town. Rickshaws and autos are major means of local transport within the town.

Rail Network

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  1. Patna Railway Station → Gaya Railway Station → Warisaliganj Railway Station or Patna Railway Station → Kiul Railway Station → Warisaliganj Railway Station

Road network

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  • From Patna Bus Stand , Patna to Bihar Sharif, from Bihar Sharif to Warisaliganj via NH 20
  • From Gaya Bus Stand ,Gaya to Nawada Via NH120 Nawada to Warisaliganj via SH 83 and SH8

Air

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By air, Warisaliganj is well connected to some of the popular airports of Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "District Census Handbook Nawada - Bihar" (PDF). censusindia.gov.in. 22-23. Retrieved 28 April 2022.
  2. ^ a b "52nd Report of the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities in India" (PDF). nclm.nic.in. Ministry of Minority Affairs. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 May 2017. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  3. ^ O`malley, L. S. S. (1924). Bihar And Orissa District Gazetteers Patna. New Delhi: Concept Publishing Company. ISBN 978-81-7268-121-0.
  4. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc. - Waris_Aliganj
  5. ^ a b "C-16 Population By Mother Tongue - Town Level - Bihar". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 28 April 2022.
  6. ^ a b "C-1 Population By Religious Community - Bihar". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 28 April 2022.
  7. ^ "Nawada Hindustan Hindi Epaper - हिन्दुस्तान". epaper.livehindustan.com. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
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