Laheriasarai
Laheriasarai is a city in North Bihar and considered as twin-city. It has had a long cultural history. It's long been an integral part of Mithila and has a religious significance for Hindus (in particular Brahmins with Choudhary, Giri, Yadav, Mishra, Jha surnames). Darbhanga is a district headquarters and many of its important offices are situated in Laheriasarai. It is named after a caste called Lahiri engaged in Lahathi making (Lac Bangle). However, the caste based profession has now completely vanished. Leharaisarai is administration area of Darbhanga. There is famous nehru stadium (polo field) in l.sarai.
Schools in Laheriasaria
- New Era Public School, Laheriasarai
- M.R. Public School, Chandih
- Ramashray Roy Public School, Laheriasarai
- St. Teresa Memorial Convent Laheriasarai
- M.K.P Vidyapati High School Laheriasarai
- Rajkiykrit Madhay Vidyalaya Ahila,Sinuara Laheriasarai Road
- Eklavya World School, Ojhaul
- Rose Public School
- Shafi Muslim High School
- Zila School
- M. L. Academy
- Jesus & Mary Academy
- Holy Mission High school
- Manas International School
- Woodwine Morden School
- Holly Cross Convent School
- North Point Public School
Education
Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital at Karpoori Thakur roundabout is one of the most famous medical colleges of Bihar and most prominent of North Bihar.[1]
Transportation
Laheriasarai Railway Station is next to Darbhanga Railway Station and works as an important Railway Station for people living in south Darbhanga.The city is also well connected by road to Muzaffarpur, Patna, Samastipur and other parts of Bihar.Laheriasarai Bus Stand works as an important Bus stand for North Darbhanga.
River
[Baghmati]. [There are many villages situated near Baghmati river (Chandih, Ojhoul, Ahila, Sinuara,Barheta,Taralahi, Panchov, DihLahi etc.). Since these villages are situated near the river, these villages are facing flood every year.]
Notable People
- Sriti Jha, Famous T.V Actress hails from Laheriasarai.
- Acharya Ramlochan Saran, Famous author hailed from Laheriasarai.
Hospitals
- Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital
References
External links
- Satellite Images of Laheria Sarai http://www.maplandia.com/india/bihar/darbhanga/laheria-sarai/
- Laheriasarai Railway Station at Wikimapia http://wikimapia.org/1803124/Laheriasarai-Railway-Station
- Oral Health & Anti Tobacco Awareness Campaign in Laheriasara, Darbhanga sets World Record