Adapur
Adapur is a block in East Champaran district of Bihar, India. Adapur railway station is located 40 kilometres (25 mi) north of Motihari, the district headquarters. The state capital Patna is 175 kilometres (109 mi) in south. Adapur is located on the India - Nepal border. There are many villagers Near Adapur town peoples come to buy their daily essential things. HistoryAdapur is a very old village. The village has a rich history and culture. There are a number of historical monuments in the village, including Adapur Pond, Maisthan Mandir and Hanuman Mandir. DemographicsAccording to the 2011 census, Adapur has a population of 20,351 people. The sex ratio is 949 females per 1000 males. The literacy rate is 41.12%. Geo-graphicsAdapur is located in a fertile plain. The village is surrounded by fields and forests. The climate is hot and humid in summer and cold in winter. FacilitiesAdapur has a number of facilities, including a school, a hospital, a market, and a post office. There is also a number of temples and mosques in the village. EconomyThe economy of Adapur is based on agriculture, with rice, wheat, and sugarcane being the main crops. There are also a number of small industries in the village, including hand loom weaving, pottery, and brick making. EducationThere are a number of primary and secondary schools in Adapur. There is also a government-run college.Some schools are Adapur High School, Adapur Public School etc. HealthcareThere is a primary health center in Adapur. There is also a number of private clinics and hospitals. ReligionThe majority of the population of Adapur is Hindu. There is also a small Muslim minority. CultureThe culture of Adapur is a mix of Hindu and Muslim cultures. The main festivals celebrated in the village are Holi, Diwali, and Eid. The biggest festival celebrated in adapur is "Chath Puja"(छठ पर्व, ଛଠ ପର୍ବ). ChallengesAdapur faces a number of challenges, including poverty, unemployment, and lack of education. The village also lacks basic infrastructure, such as roads, electricity and good humanity in people. OpportunitiesAdapur has a number of opportunities, including agriculture, tourism, and tech industry. The village is also located near the Nepal border, which could be a source of trade and investment. TransportationAdapur is well connected to the major towns of Bihar by road and rail. Raxaul is the near major junction to connect metro cities Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Hyderabad, by rail. Currently local trans only stop here towards Raxaul- Narkatiaganj and Sitamarhi- Darbhanga route. AirNearest airport is located in Nepal at Simara Airport, about 38 kilometres (24 mi) from Adapur. Another airport at Raxaul Airport, about 13 km away, is drafted to be operational in future.[1] Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport Patna is the operational Airport.
RailwaysAdapur is a railway station on the Broad gauge Raxaul-Sitamarhi line. The station code of this railway station is ADX. All the rail lines are electrified but both electric and diesel engines runs for better connectivity. There are 3 platforms in railway station and 4 rail lines. Most of the passenger trains of this routes are non express trains, and the route is mainly used as goods wagon. Soon the route will be doubled and it will have on up line and one down line for fast and seamless transportation.
RoadThe town is well connected via canal road. People can reach to district headquarter Motihari and Raxaul. SchoolBansi Dhar High School is a government high school. AdministrationAdapur block situated in the town to provide the government facilities to peoples. BanksThere are some government banks available here in town including State Bank of India, Central Bank of India, United Bank of India and Gramin bank India-Nepal border crossingAt present people cross vehicles cross India-Nepal border at Inarwa Beldarwa village. A check post will be constructed there soon. Overall, Adapur is a small village with a rich history and culture. However, the village faces a number of challenges, such as poverty, unemployment, and lack of education. The village also lacks basic infrastructure, such as roads, electricity, and water supply. Despite these challenges, Adapur has a number of opportunities, including agriculture, tourism, and industry. The village is also located near the Nepal border, which could be a source of trade and investment. References
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