West Champaran district, Administrative district in Bihar, India.
West Champaran spans 5,228 square kilometers in northwestern Bihar, sharing a border with Nepal and containing three major subdivisions: Bettiah, Bagaha, and Narkatiaganj.
The district gained prominence during the 1917 Champaran Satyagraha movement when Mahatma Gandhi challenged the British colonial indigo plantation system.
The population of West Champaran primarily speaks Bhojpuri, with traditional festivals and rural fairs reflecting the agricultural heritage of the region.
The district headquarters in Bettiah connects to major cities through railway stations and roadways, with multiple administrative blocks managing local governance.
West Champaran houses the Valmiki National Park, spanning 336 square kilometers and providing habitat for Bengal tigers and diverse wildlife species.
Location: Tirhut division
Capital city: Bettiah
Shares border with: Maharajganj district, East Champaran District, Gopalganj district
Website: http://westchamparan.bih.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 26.80000,84.50000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:46
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