Kishanganj district

Kishanganj district is an administrative division in Bihar bordered by West Bengal and Nepal, with the Mahananda and Kankai rivers flowing through its territory. The district headquarters manages administrative functions and coordinates development work across education, healthcare, and infrastructure throughout the region.

This district was created in 1990 when it was separated from Purnia district following long-standing requests from local communities for their own administration. The establishment of independent governance allowed the region to pursue its own development priorities.

The people in this district speak several languages including Surjapuri, Hindi, Bengali, Santali, Maithili, and Bhojpuri, reflecting a mix of communities that have settled here over time. This linguistic diversity shapes daily life and shows how different cultural groups coexist within the same region.

The district is accessible by road with buses and cars connecting the main towns, making it easy to get around and reach key locations. Planning your visit during daylight hours and staying in the district headquarters town helps you explore the area comfortably.

This is the only tea-growing area in Bihar, with plantations spread across the landscape that shape how the land looks and feels. These tea gardens are woven into the region's farming economy and daily agricultural activities.

Location: Purnia division

Capital city: Kishanganj

Shares border with: Darjeeling district, Uttar Dinajpur district

Website: http://kishanganj.bih.nic.in

GPS coordinates: 25.67680,86.94571

Latest update: December 19, 2025 22:04