Jehanabad is located on the confluence of two small rivers called Dardha and yamunaiya. It is the heartland of Magadh and local dialect is called Magahi. The district has been in the national news mostly for the news related to Naxalite violence. The area is however developing now and the services sector is gaining ground in the district. Jehanabad District is one of the thirty-seven districts of Bihar state, India, and Jehanabad town is the administrative headquarters of this district. Jehanabad district is a part of Magadh Division. This district is 45 k.m nearby of Patna,the capital of Bihar.

Area: 1,569 km?
Population: Total: 1174900 Rural: 1100430 Urban: 74470
Sub Divisions: Jehanabad
Blocks: Ghosi, Jehanabad, Makhdumpur, Kako, Hulasganj
Agriculture: Paddy, Wheat, Lentils
Rivers : Falgu

See also

v • d • e
Divisions and districts of Bihar, India
Bhagalpur:
Darbhanga:
Kosi:
Magadh:
Arwal · Aurangabad · Gaya · Jehanabad · Nawada
Munger:
Patna:
Bhojpur · Buxar · Kaimur · Patna · Rohtas · Nalanda
Purnia:
Saran:
Tirhut:

Reference

Coordinates: 24°45′N 85°00′E / 24.75, 85


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