Begusarai

Key facts

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

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Contents

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.