Muzaffarpur, Administrative center in Bihar, India
Muzaffarpur is the administrative center of its district in northern Bihar, located along the Burhi Gandak River. The city consists of residential neighborhoods, commercial zones, temple complexes, and agricultural areas that spread across both banks of the river.
The British colonial administration founded the city in 1875 when the Tirhut district was divided into smaller units. The name honors Muzaffar Khan, a revenue officer of that period.
The city is known for Durga Puja and Chhath Puja, when families gather at riverbanks to place offerings in the water. Markets sell traditional sweets like khaja and anarsa, especially during religious festivals.
The main railway station connects the center with other cities across northern India, and local auto-rickshaws run through residential and commercial areas. The best time to visit falls between October and March, when temperatures are more comfortable than during the hot summer months.
The city is a major center for growing shahi litchi, a particularly sweet fruit variety cultivated in surrounding orchards. Traders sell the fresh fruit in city markets between May and June.
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