Vaishali district

Vaishali district is an administrative district in Bihar, India, part of the Tirhut division. The area is marked by farming lands, villages, and bridges crossing the Ganga that link Hajipur to other major towns in the region.

The district was separated from Muzaffarpur in 1972 and established as an independent administrative unit. The area once hosted the Licchavi republic, an early form of democratic organization that arose around 600 BCE and governed for a long period.

The territory carries a name tied to the ancient Licchavi republic, whose democratic traditions stretch back centuries. Visitors can explore sites connected to Buddhist and Jain traditions, including locations where important religious moments occurred and that continue to draw pilgrims today.

The administrative headquarters in Hajipur coordinates three subdivisions and many village councils spread across the territory. Travelers can reach the area by local transport and orient themselves by the bridge connections to Patna and Muzaffarpur.

A small wildlife sanctuary called Barela Salim Ali Zubba Saheni sits within the district borders and was set up in the late 1990s. The reserve protects a compact area of habitat for native species and remains unfamiliar to many visitors.

Location: Tirhut division

Inception: 1972

Capital city: Vaishali

Shares border with: Saran District

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

GPS coordinates: 25.98660,85.12559

Latest update: December 13, 2025 19:39