Darbhanga, Educational center in Bihar, India
Located on an alluvial plain near the Baghmati River, Darbhanga extends across fertile lands with numerous lakes and marshes throughout its territory.
The city gained prominence as the capital of the Darbhanga raj estate in the 16th century, developing into a regional administrative and cultural nucleus.
The Sanskrit University and Lalit Narayan Mithila University maintain active programs in traditional music, specializing in the dhrupad style since the 1700s.
Darbhanga Junction railway station connects the city to major metropolitan areas, while the local airport provides regular flights to destinations across India.
The Anandbagh palace grounds contain a museum exhibiting archaeological materials, historical artifacts, and regional handicrafts from the Mithila region.
Location: Darbhanga district
Elevation above the sea: 52 m
Shares border with: Muzaffarpur, Madhubani, Sitamarhi, Samastipur
Website: http://darbhanga.bih.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 26.15700,85.89951
Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:57
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