Country India Language spoken Hindi | State Bihar District West Champaran | |
Narkatiaganj is a city and a notified area in West Champaran district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is a part of Tirhut Division, and situated 280 kilometres (170 mi) northwest of capital of the state, Patna.
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Map of Narkatiaganj
It is known for its porous border with Nepal for serving a transit point for exchange of goods and to promote trade and relationship between India and Nepal. Narkatiaganj is the only railway junction in West Champaran district.
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Narkatiaganj is home to some historical establishments as such, Chanki Garh which is said to be a palace of Chankya in the reign of Chandragupta Maurya of the Mauryan period and Ashoka Stambha established by one of the greatest ruler of India, Ashoka the Great.
Economy
There are presently five bank functional in the city, which serves not only the city but also the neighbor villages. It includes,
Places of interest
Narkatiaganj has historical Chanaki Garh situated nearby, which is said to be a palace of Chanakya in the region of Chandragupta Maurya of the Mauryan period. An Iron Pillar (also known as Ashoka Stambha) established by one of the greatest ruler of India Ashoka is another center of attraction, representing the glorious history of India.New Swadesi Sugar Mills Ltd., a sugar factory of Birla group is the prominent source driving the economy of the town. Various religious places such as Birla Mandir, Gopala Baba Mandir, Satyanarayan Mandir, Gurudwara, Churches and a big Mosque represent the religious faith and unity in diversity of the people of the town. Harbora river reflects the natural beauty of the city. The main market place situated very near to the police station and the railway station, is a crowd place comprising not only local peoples but peoples from neighboring villages and small towns. Theres a SSB camp located near the Narkatiaganj railway station contributing to the security and prosperity of the town.