Hilsa, Bihar

Hilsa is a sub-division of the Nalanda district in the Indian state of Bihar well known as a centre of Buddhist knowledge. Located approximately 24 kilometres (15 mi) south-east of the state capital Patna, the area was an important hub during the Indian independence movement and produced many freedom fighters.

Geography

Hilsa is located at 25°19′N 85°17′E / 25.32°N 85.28°E / 25.32; 85.28^[1] and has an average elevation of 45 metres (148 ft).

Colleges

S.U.College,Hilsa
Sardar Patel College,Mai,Hilsa
Mahant College Hilsa

Schools

Ram Babu High school(Chandrakala Kumari)
High School, Mai(Parmanand Kumar Vidyarthi)
Ramchandra Gupta Kanya High School
St. Stephen's High school

Technical Institute

ITI College,Hilsa
NALANDA EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY, Chikshaura Road, Hilsa.

Festivals

Hindu women celebrate Tij, Jitiya, Chhath,Holi,Makarsankranti etc. with great religious fervor.
Important Hindu festivals celebrated here are Durga Puja, Diwali, Chhath, Basant Panchami, Shivratri, Holi, Ramnavami and Janmashtami.

Chhath is the most sacred festival in the region. Its importance lies in its defiance of all religious barriers. There is an old mosque in the localility which is said to have been built by a Mughal Emperor. famous old muhala pathak tole.

Transport

Road

The town is served by State Highway 4 and directly connected to places such as Patna, Gaya, Bodhgaya, Nalanda, Bihar Sharif, Rajgir and Jahanabad by road.

Rail

Hilsa is located on the branch line connecting Fatuha and Tilaiya via Islampur. The town is served by a direct daily superfast train to New Delhi (Magadh Express). There are also numerous passenger connections to the state capital of Patna, which is well-connected with the rest of India. The Bakhtiyarpur-Rajgir-Tilaiya branch line is connected with this route at Bihar Sharif and Natesar. Juniar Railway station is 5 km away from Hilsa.

Airport

The nearest airport is Patna Airport 45 kilometres (28 mi) from Hilsa from where domestic flights to major Indian cities are available. It is categorized as a restricted international airport, with customs facilities to receive international chartered flights.^[2]

Gaya Airport is the second nearest international airport some 70 kilometres (43 mi) away. As a center important to Buddhism, it has connections to Bangkok, Singapore, Colombo, Thimphu and Yangon.

References

Cities and towns in Patna Division

Bhojpur district	Arrah Behea Koilwar Piro Shahpur

Buxar district	Buxar Dumraon Raghunathpur

Kaimur district	Bhabua Kudra Mohania Ramgarh

Patna district	Badalpura Bakhtiarpur Barh Bihta Bikram Danapur Dinapur Cantonment Dinapur Nizamat Fatuha Hasanchak Khagaul Khusrupur Maner Maner Sharif Masaurhi Mokameh Nadwan Paliganj Patna Phulwari Sharif

Rohtas district	Banjari Bikramganj Chenari Dalmianagar Dehri on Sone Koath Nokha Sasaram Tilouthu

Nalanda district	Bihar Sharif Hilsa Ekangarsarai Islampur Pawapuri Rajgir Silao Harnaut Chandi

See also	Patna division topics Patna topics

Cities and towns in other Divisions	Bhagalpur Darbhanga Kosi Magadh Munger Purnia Saran Tirhut

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