East Champaran District, Administrative district in Bihar, India
East Champaran is an administrative district in northern Bihar that borders Nepal and contains multiple administrative subdivisions across its territory. The region includes both rural villages and urban centers, with Motihari serving as the district headquarters.
The district was created in 1971 following the division of the original Champaran region. It gained historical prominence through Mahatma Gandhi's Satyagraha movement against indigo plantations in 1917.
The local population speaks primarily Bhojpuri and celebrates seasonal festivals closely tied to agricultural cycles. Daily life here reflects traditions passed down through generations that remain visible in how people gather and mark important occasions.
Motihari serves as the administrative center with essential services and facilities for visitors. Raxaul to the south provides convenient access and connections to neighboring Nepal.
Kesariya contains an ancient Buddhist stupa that ranks among the tallest surviving structures of its kind from antiquity. The monument reflects the region's spiritual history, which has drawn believers across many centuries.
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