Chapra Chapra Lok Sabha constituency Saran Elevation 52 m Population 39,039 (2011) | Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Vidhan Sabha constituency Chapra Local time Wednesday 1:46 AM ISO 3166 code ISO 3166-2:IN | |
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Rivilganj is a town and the oldest nagar panchayat in Saran district in the Indian state of Bihar.
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Map of Revelganj, Bihar
Nagar Panchayat
The Nagar Panchayat of Rivilganj is the second oldest Nagar Panchayat of Bihar. The Founder of place was "Late. Polahwan Singh 'Sengar'". The First Chairman was Rai Bahadur Tara Prasad Mukharji.
History
Rivilganj was the birthplace of Mata Anjana, the mother of Hanuman, the bhakt (devotee) of Rama. This place is also known for Ahilya Uddhar (absolution). A temple devoted to Maharishi Gautam, also known as GautamASthan is located at Godna Mathia locality. A temple devoted to [[Kali Mata|Kaliasthan]], also known as Kaliasthan is located at New Baiju Tolla locality.There is also an ashram of Shringi Rishi in the municipality. Temple Named as "Kali Mata Mandir - Kaliasthan" is situated in Ghazipur - Hajipur Road, New Baiju Tola, Revelganj, Chapra, Saran, Bihar 841315
Geography
Rivilganj is located at 25.78°N 84.67°E / 25.78; 84.67. It has an average elevation of 52 metres (170 feet).
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Rivilganj had a population of 34,044. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%.