Kishanganj district

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Kishanganj district, Administrative district in Bihar, India

Kishanganj district occupies 1,884 square kilometers of territory bordered by West Bengal and Nepal, with rivers Mahananda and Kankai flowing through its lands.

The district emerged from the division of Purnia district on January 14, 1990, following sustained requests from the local population for administrative independence.

The population of Kishanganj district communicates in multiple languages, including Surjapuri, Hindi, Bengali, Santali, Maithili, and Bhojpuri, reflecting its diverse heritage.

The district headquarters in Kishanganj town manages administrative functions and coordinates development projects across education, healthcare, and infrastructure sectors.

Kishanganj stands as the sole tea-producing district in Bihar, with numerous plantations contributing to the agricultural economy of the region.

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: May 27, 2025 06:56

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