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Chakia, Bihar

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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Chakia
| other_name = Bara Chakia
| nickname =
| settlement_type = city
| image_skyline =
| image_alt =
| image_caption =
| pushpin_map = India Bihar
| pushpin_label_position = right
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Bihar, India
| coordinates = {{coord|26.42|N|85.05|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Bihar]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[East Champaran district]]
| established_title = 
| established_date =
| founder =
| named_for =
| government_type = City Council
| governing_body = House of city council of bara chakia
| unit_pref = Metric
| area_footnotes =
| area_rank =
| area_total_km2 =
| elevation_footnotes =
| elevation_m = 52
| population_total = 20,686
| population_as_of = 2011
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| population_density_km2 = auto
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| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = [[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]], [[Hindi language|Hindi]], [[English language|English]] maithli
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 845412
| area_code_type = Telephone code
| area_code = 06257
| registration_plate = BR05
| blank1_name_sec1 = [[Lok Sabha]] constituency
| blank1_info_sec1 = [[Purvi Champaran (Lok Sabha constituency)|Purvi Champaran]]
| blank2_name_sec1 = [[Vidhan Sabha]] constituency
| blank2_info_sec1 = [[Pipra, Purvi Champaran (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Pipra]]
| website = [http://www.barachakia.com Chakia ]
| iso_code = [[ISO 3166-2:IN|IN-BR]]
| footnotes =
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| image_shield = Bihar Government Banner.png
}}
'''Chakia''' is a Nagar Panchayat in [[East Champaran|Purvi Champaran district]] in the state of [[Bihar]], [[India]].
==History==
During the British rule, Champaran Sugar Mill was founded in 1905. [[sugar cane]] mill is now defunct since 1995. Chakia is one of the many gateways to nearby villages. Chakia has many old and famous places of worship like Shree Rani Sati Mandir, Baudhi Devi Mandir, Balkhana Devi Mandir, Durga Mandir, Maruti Mandir, Hanumaan Mandir, Shaktipeeth Maa Baudhi Devi Mandir, Noori Masjid and Jama Masjid.

==Transportation==
This town is served by a broad gauge train and connected by NH-28. The railway station is called [[Chakia railway station]], situated on [[Muzaffarpur–Gorakhpur main line]] under the [[Samastipur railway division]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Chakia Railway Station Map/Atlas ECR/East Central Zone - Railway Enquiry|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/chakia-caa/561|access-date=2021-09-15|website=indiarailinfo.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Chakia Railway Station (CAA) : Station Code, Time Table, Map, Enquiry|url=https://www.ndtv.com/indian-railway/chakia-caa-station|access-date=2021-09-15|website=www.ndtv.com|language=en}}</ref> It is also the closest railway station to Kesaria Stupa, a [[Buddhism|Buddhist]] pilgrimage site. Nearest airport is in [[Patna]].

== River ==
This town has a river [[Burhi Gandak River|Burhi Gandak]] flowing by it,which originates in Someshwar
Hill of West Champaran and receives water from rivers like Lalbekia Masan etc.It is the Sikrahana river in its upper stretch.

==Demographics==
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/subdistrict/1051-chakia(pipra)-purbi-champaran-bihar.html?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)}}</ref> Chakia had a population of 20,686. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Chakia has an average literacy rate of 51%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 60% and female literacy of 40%. 20% of the population is under 6 years of age.

==Buddhist tourism==

Kesaria Stupa has a height of {{cvt|104|ft}}. [[Kesaria]] is 110 km from Patna, in the [[East Champaran]] district of [[Bihar]].

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20200319114547/https://www.barachakia.com/ Chakia Town Website]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070929153637/http://eastchamparan.bih.nic.in/chakia.html District Administration Website]

{{Tirhut Division}}

[[Category:Cities and towns in East Champaran district]]

{{Bihar-geo-stub}}

Mehsi, Bihar

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{{Short description|Town in Bihar, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2026}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2026}}

{{Infobox settlement
| name = Mehsi
| settlement_type = Town
| image_skyline = {{multiple image
| border = infobox
| total_width = 295
| perrow = 1/2/2
| image1 = Forest, Bhimalpur.jpg
| alt1 = Bhimalpur Forest
| image2 = Mirza Halim Shah Dargah Mehsi.jpg
| alt2 = Mirza Halim Shah Dargah
| image3 = Mehsi railway station signage view.jpg
| alt3 = Mehsi railway station
| image4 = Litchi chinensis fruits.JPG
| alt4 = Litchi orchards
| image5 = Pearl (sip) Digain, Mehsi.jpg
| alt5 = Pearl button industry
}}
| caption = '''From top, left to right''': Bhimalpur Forest, Mirza Halim Shah Dargah, [[Mehsi railway station]], litchi orchards and the century-old pearl button industry
| pushpin_map = India Bihar
| pushpin_relief = yes
| pushpin_label_position = right
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Bihar
| coordinates = {{Coord|26.3568|85.1171|region:IN_type:city|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
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| subdivision_type1 = State
| subdivision_name1 = [[Bihar]]
| subdivision_type2 = District
| subdivision_name2 = [[East Champaran district]]
| subdivision_type3 = Division
| subdivision_name3 = [[Tirhut division]]
| government_type = [[Municipal governance in India]]
| governing_body = Mehsi Nagar Parishad
| elevation_m = 64
| population_as_of = 2011
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = [[Hindi]], [[Urdu]]
| demographics1_title2 = Regional
| demographics1_info2 = [[Bhojpuri]]
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 845426
| area_code_type = Telephone code
| area_code = 06257
| registration_plate = BR-05
| website = {{URL|https://eastchamparan.nic.in/}}
| image_map = {{Maplink|frame=yes|plain=y|frame-width=300|frame-height=200|frame-align=center|zoom=11|type=point|title=Mehsi|marker=town}}
| map_caption = Interactive map of Mehsi
}}
[[Mehsi, Bihar|Mehsi]] is an important industrial and commercial town in East Champaran district, Bihar. The Government of Bihar identifies the Mehsi Shell Button Cluster as one of the district's existing manufacturing clusters. Mehsi is nationally known for its pearl button industry, described by the [[Government of Bihar]] as the only industry of its kind in India. Owing to its strategic location near the [[Muzaffarpur district]] boundary and its road and rail connectivity, Mehsi functions as an important commercial and service centre for the surrounding areas of East Champaran and adjoining parts of Muzaffarpur district. The town serves nearby settlements such as Madhuban, Chakia, Tetaria, Salemppur, Minapur, Sahebganj, Motipur, Barji, And Parsouninath through its markets, transport links and commercial activities.<ref>{{cite web
|title=Mehsi Button Industry
|url=https://eastchamparan.nic.in/mehsi-button-industry/
|website=East Champaran District
|publisher=Government of Bihar
|access-date=3 August 2026
}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web
|title=Potential Industry
|url=https://eastchamparan.nic.in/potential-industry/
|website=East Champaran District
|publisher=Government of Bihar
|access-date=3 August 2026
}}</ref> and
Mehsi is historically associated with the [[Champaran Satyagraha]]. During his journey to Champaran in April 1917, [[Mahatma Gandhi]] passed through Mehsi before proceeding to Motihari.<ref>{{cite book
|title=Champaran Satyagraha
|publisher=Government of Bihar
}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web
|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/
|title=Census of India
|publisher=Government of India
|access-date=3 August 2026
}}</ref>
The surrounding region is known for litchi orchards, agricultural production, and the Bhimalpur forest area. Mehsi has developed as one of the notable urban centres in East Champaran, with trade, transport, and small-scale industries contributing to its economy.<ref>{{Cite web
|url=https://eastchamparan.nic.in/industry/
|title=Bakhari Industry in Mehsi
|publisher=District Administration, East Champaran
|access-date=3 August 2026
}}</ref>
Mehsi is historically regarded as the "Gateway of Champaran", serving as an important entry point into the [[Champaran]] [[region]] from Muzaffarpur.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mehsi Town Details |url=https://censusindia.gov.in}}</ref>
The town holds significance in the Indian independence movement. On 15 April 1917, [[Mahatma Gandhi]] arrived in Champaran for the [[Champaran Satyagraha]] and received a public welcome at [[Mehsi railway station]] before proceeding towards Motihari.<ref>{{cite book |title=Champaran Satyagraha |author=Government of Bihar}}</ref>
Mehsi is also known for its pearl button industry, which began in 1905 when oyster shell-based button production was initiated locally. The industry expanded significantly during the early 20th century and contributed to the regional economy.<ref>{{cite journal |title=Impact of Pollution of River Burhi Gandak on Industry |journal=Zoological Survey of India}}</ref>.

== Climate ==
Mehsi has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen: Cwa) with hot summers, a monsoon season, and cool winters. Summers are typically hot and humid, while winters are relatively cool and dry. Temperatures can reach above {{cvt|42|C}} in summer, while winter temperatures may drop close to {{cvt|1|C}}.

{{Weather box
| location = Mehsi (1998–2024)
| metric first = yes
| single line = yes
| width = auto

| Jan record high C = 33.6
| Feb record high C = 34.2
| Mar record high C = 39.2
| Apr record high C = 41.8
| May record high C = 42.2
| Jun record high C = 42.6
| Jul record high C = 40.6
| Aug record high C = 38.6
| Sep record high C = 38.6
| Oct record high C = 37.2
| Nov record high C = 35.6
| Dec record high C = 34.2

| Jan high C = 20.8
| Feb high C = 25.6
| Mar high C = 31.4
| Apr high C = 34.0
| May high C = 34.0
| Jun high C = 33.8
| Jul high C = 32.7
| Aug high C = 33.1
| Sep high C = 32.9
| Oct high C = 32.2
| Nov high C = 30.1
| Dec high C = 25.2
| year high C = 30.6

| Jan low C = 9.9
| Feb low C = 13.3
| Mar low C = 16.8
| Apr low C = 20.4
| May low C = 22.7
| Jun low C = 24.5
| Jul low C = 25.1
| Aug low C = 25.3
| Sep low C = 25.5
| Oct low C = 22.9
| Nov low C = 16.3
| Dec low C = 11.8
| year low C = 19.7

| Jan record low C = 1.0
| Feb record low C = 5.2
| Mar record low C = 7.0
| Apr record low C = 12.0
| May record low C = 14.0
| Jun record low C = 15.0
| Jul record low C = 17.0
| Aug record low C = 11.4
| Sep record low C = 15.0
| Oct record low C = 12.0
| Nov record low C = 7.6
| Dec record low C = 4.0

| rain colour = green
| Jan rain mm = 9.1
| Feb rain mm = 11.2
| Mar rain mm = 15.7
| Apr rain mm = 49.6
| May rain mm = 137.5
| Jun rain mm = 269.3
| Jul rain mm = 452.1
| Aug rain mm = 339.9
| Sep rain mm = 226.4
| Oct rain mm = 60.0
| Nov rain mm = 1.6
| Dec rain mm = 0.7
| year rain mm = 1573.2

| Jan rain days = 0.8
| Feb rain days = 1.2
| Mar rain days = 1.2
| Apr rain days = 3.3
| May rain days = 7.0
| Jun rain days = 11.1
| Jul rain days = 12.0
| Aug rain days = 12.4
| Sep rain days = 9.1
| Oct rain days = 2.5
| Nov rain days = 0.2
| Dec rain days = 0.1
| year rain days = 60.9

| Jan humidity = 79
| Feb humidity = 72
| Mar humidity = 64
| Apr humidity = 66
| May humidity = 69
| Jun humidity = 75
| Jul humidity = 80
| Aug humidity = 77
| Sep humidity = 78
| Oct humidity = 75
| Nov humidity = 73
| Dec humidity = 77
| year humidity = 74

| source 1 = [[India Meteorological Department]]<ref>{{cite web
| url = https://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/Climatological%20Tables%201991-2020.pdf
| title = Climatological Tables of Observatories in India (1991–2020)
| publisher = India Meteorological Department
| access-date = 8 April 2024
}}</ref>
}}

== Economy ==
Mehsi is known for its local trade and agricultural activities. The town has historically been associated with fruit trading and the [[pearl]] [[button]] industry, which contributed to the local economy. Small markets and retail shops serve nearby villages and rural areas.<ref name="mehsi/city"/>

==Geography==
Mehsi is located at {{Coord|26.357696|N|85.1133|E|format=dms|}}
It is situated at the bank of [[Budhi Gandak]] river, about 41 km Southeast from Motihari town (District headquarter), at the [[border]] of East Champaran districts and Muzaffarpur district.

===Panchayats===
[[Gram panchayat|Panchayats]] in Mehsi <ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.brandbihar.com/english/districts/Eastchamparan/Eastchamparan_Mehsi.html |title = Mehsi Block |work = Blocks of East Champaran| publisher = brandbihar.com |accessdate = 2011-02-07 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20130807032228/http://www.brandbihar.com/english/districts/Eastchamparan/Eastchamparan_Mehsi.html |archivedate = 2013-08-07 }}</ref> [[Community Development Block in India|community development block]] area:
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Village !! Gram Panchayat !! Nearest Town
|-
| Abdia || Nonimal || Mehsi (20 km)
|-
|Ahibaran Chhapra || Muhamadpur || Mehsi (16 km)
|-
|Bahadurpur || N/A || Mehsi (6 km)
|-
|Bairiya || Mirjapur || Mehsi
|-
|Bakhri || Bhurkurwa || Mehsi (25 km)
|-
|Bakhri Nazir || Bakhari || Mehsi (5 km)
|-
|Bala Tola || Bhurkurwa || Mehsi (24 km)
|-
|Barharwa || Mirjapur || Mehsi (8 km)
|-
|Bariara || Jhitkahiya || Mehsi (20 km)
|-
|Barkurwa || Rajepur || Mehsi (12 km)
|-
|Bathna || Bakhari || Mehsi (2 km)
|-
|Bhagwatia || Jhitkahiya || Mehsi (16 km)
|-
|Bhatauliya || Parsauni Dewajit || Mehsi (3 km)
|-
|Bhimalpur || Bhimal Pur || Mehsi (8 km)
|-
|Bhualidih || Jhitkahiya || Mehsi (12 km)
|-
|Bhurukurwa || Bhurkurwa || Mehsi (23 km)
|-
|Birit Kunawa || Nonimal || Mehsi (20 km)
|-
|Bishambharpur Pahari || Partapur || Mehsi (2 km)
|-
|Bishunpur Bara || Partapur || Mehsi (15 km)
|-
|Bulaki Tola || Bhurkurwa || Mehsi (25 km)
|-
|Chak Abdul Ghani || Mirjapur || Mehsi (6 km)
|-
|Chak Dagraha || Partapur || Mehsi (7 km)
|-
|Chak Fatehullah || Kathia Hariram || Mehsi (7 km)
|-
|Chak Ghariyali || Mirjapur || Mehsi
|-
|Chak Lahuran || Kathia Hariram || Mehsi (5 km)
|-
|Chak Mashruf Urf Mahamada || Parsauni Dewajit || Mehsi (5 km)
|-
|Chak Nagri || Bhimal Pur || Mehsi (7 km)
|-
|Chak Rasul || Kathia Hariram || Mehsi (7 km)
|-
|Chak Rauze Shamshuddin || Bakhari || Mehsi (7 km)
|-
|Chak Saiyad Mahmud || Bakhari || Mehsi (7 km)
|-
|Chauriya || Partapur || Mehsi (6 km)
|-
|Chhapra Bahbal || Katahan || Mehsi (6 km)
|-
|Chintamanpur || Katahan || Mehsi (6 km)
|-
|Dagraha || Partapur || Mehsi (5 km)
|-
|Damodarpur || Harpur Nag || Mehsi (2 km)
|-
|Dewajitpur || Parsauni Dewajit || Mehsi (5 km)
|-
|Dharhgawan || N/A || Mehsi (3 km)
|-
|Dheluaha || Nonimal || Mehsi (20 km)
|-
|Dhothra || Nonimal || Mehsi (15 km)
|-
|Fatehpur || Nonimal || Mehsi (22 km)
|-
|Galimpur || Bhurkurwa || Mehsi (24 km)
|-
|Hardo Patti || Nonimal || Mehsi (20 km)
|-
|Harpur Nankar || Harpur Nag || Mehsi (6 km)
|-
|Harpurnag || Harpur Nag || Mehsi (5 km)
|-
|Hasanpur Ahmad || Bakhari || Mehsi (3 km)
|-
|Ibrahimppur || Mirjapur || Mehsi (2 km)
|-
|Imilia || Nonimal || Mehsi
|-
|Ismaila || Katahan|| Mehsi (20 km)
|-
|Jhitkahia || Jhitkahiya || Mehsi (13 km)
|-
|Kaleyanpur || Nonimal || Mehsi (25 km)
|-
|Kasba Gopal || Mirjapur || Mehsi (4 km)
|-
|Kashi Pakri || Jhitkahiya || Mehsi (15 km)
|-
|Katha || Katahan || Mehsi (6 km)
|-
|Koirgawan || Bhurkurwa || Mehsi (23 km)
|-
|Kothia Hariram || Kathia Hariram || Mehsi (7 km)
|-
|Kuawa || Nonimal || Mehsi (20 km)
|-
|Madhopur Kesho || Rajepur || Mehsi (15 km)
|-
|Madhopur Phulwaria || Rajepur || Mehsi (12 km)
|-
|Madhubani || Parsauni Dewajit || Mehsi (8 km)
|-
|Mahamda || Parsauni Dewajit || Mehsi (3 km)
|-
|Mahammadpur Malik || Parsauni Dewajit || Mehsi (4 km)
|-
|Mahuabad || Partapur || Mehsi (4 km)
|-
|Main Mehsi || Katahan || Mehsi (5 km)
|-
|Majhauliya || Partapur || Mehsi (5 km)
|-
|Manu Chak || Bhurkurwa || Mehsi (24 km)
|-
|Mathia || Jhitkahiya || Mehsi (15 km)
|-
|Mithanpur Nand Lal || Bhimal Pur || Mehsi (7 km)
|-
|Mithanpura || Bhimal Pur || Mehsi (7 km)
|-
|Mohammadpur Majhaulia || Muhamadpur || Mehsi (14 km)
|-
|Mojahida || N/A || Mehsi (4 km)
|-
|Nankar Madhopur Kesho || Rajepur || Mehsi (15 km)
|-
|Nonimal || Nonimal || Mehsi (20 km)
|-
|Ojhilpur || Mirjapur || Mehsi (4 km)
|-
|Parsauni Dewajit || Parsauni Dewajit || Mehsi (5 km)
|-
|Parsonia || Nonimal || Mehsi (15 km)
|-
|Partapur || Partapur || Mehsi (4 km)
|-
|Rajepur || Rajepur || Mehsi (15 km)
|-
|Rajua Bakhri || Bakhari || Mehsi (5 km)
|-
|Rampurwa || Mirjapur || Mehsi (4 km)
|-
|Rangrez Chhapra || Harpur Nag || Mehsi (4 km)
|-
|Rani Patti || Rajepur || Mehsi (12 km)
|-
|Sahbajia || Jhitkahiya || Mehsi (20 km)
|-
|Salemppur || Muhamadpur || Mehsi (15 km)
|-
|Saraiya Banwari || Harpur Nag || Mehsi (5 km)
|-
|Saray Kasim || Mirjapur || Mehsi
|-
|Semra || Bhimal Pur || Mehsi (9 km)
|-
|Shah Nagar || N/A || Mehsi (6 km)
|-
|Sidhwalia || Muhamadpur || Mehsi (13 km)
|-
|Suleman Chhapra || Parsauni Dewajit || Mehsi (3 km)
|-
| Sulsabad || Harpur Nag || Mehsi (1 km)
|-
| Tajpur Bara || Bhimal Pur || Mehsi (6 km)
|}

== Demographics ==
According to the 2011 Census of [[India]], Mehsi had a population of about 25,995. The town consists of people from different cultural and religious communities. [[Methil]], [[Hindi]] and [[Urdu]] are commonly spoken languages in the region.

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== River ==
The perennial [[Budhi Gandak]] river flows near the town of Mehsi<ref>{{Cite journal |last1=Begam |first1=Shama |last2=Khan |first2=R. A. |date=2002-12-01 |title=Impact of the Pollution of River Burhi Gandak on Plankton and Maicofauna at Mehsi, North Bihar Caused by Sugar Mills and Mother of Pearl Button Industries |url=http://dx.doi.org/10.26515/rzsi/v100/i3-4/2002/159588 |journal=Records of the Zoological Survey of India |volume=100 |issue=3–4 |pages=85 |doi=10.26515/rzsi/v100/i3-4/2002/159588 |s2cid=251695899 |issn=2581-8686|doi-access=free }}</ref> which is a tributary of the Ganga river.

==Transportation==

=== Railways ===
Mehsi town, through railway, is directly connected to the major Indian cities like – [[Patna]], [[Varanasi]], [[Haridwar]], [[Chandigarh]], [[Dehradun]], [[Allahabad]], [[Kolkata]], [[New Delhi]], [[Mumbai]], [[Bhopal]], [[Amritsar]], [[Guwahati]], [[Lucknow]], [[Gorakhpur]], [[Kanpur]], [[Ranchi]], [[Raipur]], [[Nagpur]], [[Hyderabad]] etc.
[[Mehsi railway station]] is situated on [[Muzaffarpur–Gorakhpur main line]] under the [[Samastipur railway division]] of [[East Central Railway zone]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mehsi Railway Station Forum/Discussion - Railway Enquiry|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/station/blog/mehsi-mai/920|access-date=2021-09-16|website=indiarailinfo.com}}</ref>
It is also the closest railway station to [[Kesaria stupa]], a [[Buddhism|Buddhist]] pilgrimage site, and is on [[Muzaffarpur–Gorakhpur main line]] under the [[Samastipur railway division]].<ref>{{cite web|title= Map/Atlas ECR/East Central Zone - Railway Enquiry|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/mehsi-caa/561|access-date=2021-09-15|website=indiarailinfo.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title= Station (MAI) : Station Code, Time Table, Map, Enquiry|url=https://www.ndtv.com/indian-railway/mehsi-mai-station|access-date=2021-09-15|website=ndtv.com|language=en}}</ref>

=== Air ===
The nearest airport is [[Darbhanga Airport]].<ref name="I9"/> and Patna Airport.
*[[Patna Airport]] is {{convert|97|km|mi|sigfig=1}} from Mehsi and about {{convert|1.4|km|mi|sigfig=1}} from [[Mehsi railway station]]

=== Road ===
India's 2nd Longest National Highway, [[National Highway 27 (India)|NH-27]], passes through Mehsi.

*Buses have been introduced by the [[BSTDC]] between [[Patna]] and [[Motihari]], [[Bettiah]], [[Raxaul]], [[Bairgania]], [[Sheohar]] via [[Mehsi]].<ref>{{cite web |title=BSTDC halts AC Bus Services to Mehsi devoid of Passengers |url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2013/08/bstdc-halts-ac-bus-services-for-Mehsi-devoid-of-passengers/ |access-date=31 August 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130809172703/http://news.biharprabha.com/2013/08/bstdc-halts-ac-bus-services-for-bodhgaya-devoid-of-passengers/ |archive-date=9 August 2013}}</ref>
*A special caravan service called Wonder on Wheel, between Patna and Kesariya, Mehsi, has been introduced by the Bihar Tourism Department.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bihar launches Tourist Caravan Service called Wonder on Wheel |url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2013/04/bihar-launches-tourist-caravan-called-wonder-on-wheel/ |work=The Biharprabha News |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130501071627/http://news.biharprabha.com/2013/04/bihar-launches-tourist-caravan-called-wonder-on-wheel/ |archive-date=1 May 2013}}</ref>
*Mehsi has restricted the use of [[auto rickshaw]]s, cars, and buses to make the site more peaceful. A permit is required to use cars or buses, and the only taxi available is an [[electric rickshaw]] that is mostly noiseless.

== Media ==

Major Hindi-language newspapers circulated in Mehsi include ''[[Dainik Jagran]]'', ''[[Hindustan (newspaper)|Hindustan]]'', ''[[Dainik Bhaskar]]'', and ''[[Prabhat Khabar]]''.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}}
* [http://eastchamparan.bih.nic.in.html District Administration Website]
*{{Cite journal |last1=Begam |first1=Shama |last2=Khan |first2=R. A. |date=2002-12-01 |title=Impact of the Pollution of River Burhi Gandak on Plankton and Maicofauna at Mehsi, North Bihar Caused by Sugar Mills and Mother of Pearl Button Industries |journal=Records of the Zoological Survey of India |volume=100 |issue=3–4 |pages=85 |doi=10.26515/rzsi/v100/i3-4/2002/159588 |issn=2581-8686|doi-access=free }}

{{Tirhut Division}}

[[Category:Cities and towns in East Champaran district]]

Mehsi, Bihar

2026-08-03T07:28:39Z

Althoriam: Expanded the lead with sourced information on Mehsi's industry, economy, transport and history.

{{Short description|Town in Bihar, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2026}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2026}}

{{Infobox settlement
| name = Mehsi
| settlement_type = Town
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| image1 = Forest, Bhimalpur.jpg
| alt1 = Bhimalpur Forest
| image2 = Mirza Halim Shah Dargah Mehsi.jpg
| alt2 = Mirza Halim Shah Dargah
| image3 = Mehsi railway station signage view.jpg
| alt3 = Mehsi railway station
| image4 = Litchi chinensis fruits.JPG
| alt4 = Litchi orchards
| image5 = Pearl (sip) Digain, Mehsi.jpg
| alt5 = Pearl button industry
}}
| caption = '''From top, left to right''': Bhimalpur Forest, Mirza Halim Shah Dargah, [[Mehsi railway station]], litchi orchards and the century-old pearl button industry
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| subdivision_type1 = State
| subdivision_name1 = [[Bihar]]
| subdivision_type2 = District
| subdivision_name2 = [[East Champaran district]]
| subdivision_type3 = Division
| subdivision_name3 = [[Tirhut division]]
| government_type = [[Municipal governance in India]]
| governing_body = Mehsi Nagar Parishad
| elevation_m = 64
| population_as_of = 2011
| demographics1_title1 = Official
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| demographics1_title2 = Regional
| demographics1_info2 = [[Bhojpuri]]
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 845426
| area_code_type = Telephone code
| area_code = 06257
| registration_plate = BR-05
| website = {{URL|https://eastchamparan.nic.in/}}
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[[Mehsi, Bihar|Mehsi]] is an important industrial and commercial town in East Champaran district, Bihar. The Government of Bihar identifies the Mehsi Shell Button Cluster as one of the district's existing manufacturing clusters. Mehsi is nationally known for its pearl button industry, described by the [[Government of Bihar]] as the only industry of its kind in India. Owing to its strategic location near the [[Muzaffarpur district]] boundary and its road and rail connectivity, Mehsi functions as an important commercial and service centre for the surrounding areas of East Champaran and adjoining parts of Muzaffarpur district. The town serves nearby settlements such as Madhuban, Chakia, Tetaria, Salemppur, Minapur, Sahebganj, Motipur, Barji, And Parsouninath through its markets, transport links and commercial activities.<ref>{{cite web
|title=Mehsi Button Industry
|url=https://eastchamparan.nic.in/mehsi-button-industry/
|website=East Champaran District
|publisher=Government of Bihar
|access-date=3 August 2026
}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web
|title=Potential Industry
|url=https://eastchamparan.nic.in/potential-industry/
|website=East Champaran District
|publisher=Government of Bihar
|access-date=3 August 2026
}}</ref>
Mehsi is historically associated with the [[Champaran Satyagraha]]. During his journey to Champaran in April 1917, [[Mahatma Gandhi]] passed through Mehsi before proceeding to Motihari.<ref>{{cite book
|title=Champaran Satyagraha
|publisher=Government of Bihar
}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web
|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/
|title=Census of India
|publisher=Government of India
|access-date=3 August 2026
}}</ref>
The surrounding region is known for litchi orchards, agricultural production, and the Bhimalpur forest area. Mehsi has developed as one of the notable urban centres in East Champaran, with trade, transport, and small-scale industries contributing to its economy.<ref>{{Cite web
|url=https://eastchamparan.nic.in/industry/
|title=Bakhari Industry in Mehsi
|publisher=District Administration, East Champaran
|access-date=3 August 2026
}}</ref>
Mehsi is historically regarded as the "Gateway of Champaran", serving as an important entry point into the [[Champaran]] [[region]] from Muzaffarpur.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mehsi Town Details |url=https://censusindia.gov.in}}</ref>
The town holds significance in the Indian independence movement. On 15 April 1917, [[Mahatma Gandhi]] arrived in Champaran for the [[Champaran Satyagraha]] and received a public welcome at [[Mehsi railway station]] before proceeding towards Motihari.<ref>{{cite book |title=Champaran Satyagraha |author=Government of Bihar}}</ref>
Mehsi is also known for its pearl button industry, which began in 1905 when oyster shell-based button production was initiated locally. The industry expanded significantly during the early 20th century and contributed to the regional economy.<ref>{{cite journal |title=Impact of Pollution of River Burhi Gandak on Industry |journal=Zoological Survey of India}}</ref>.

== Climate ==
Mehsi has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen: Cwa) with hot summers, a monsoon season, and cool winters. Summers are typically hot and humid, while winters are relatively cool and dry. Temperatures can reach above {{cvt|42|C}} in summer, while winter temperatures may drop close to {{cvt|1|C}}.

{{Weather box
| location = Mehsi (1998–2024)
| metric first = yes
| single line = yes
| width = auto

| Jan record high C = 33.6
| Feb record high C = 34.2
| Mar record high C = 39.2
| Apr record high C = 41.8
| May record high C = 42.2
| Jun record high C = 42.6
| Jul record high C = 40.6
| Aug record high C = 38.6
| Sep record high C = 38.6
| Oct record high C = 37.2
| Nov record high C = 35.6
| Dec record high C = 34.2

| Jan high C = 20.8
| Feb high C = 25.6
| Mar high C = 31.4
| Apr high C = 34.0
| May high C = 34.0
| Jun high C = 33.8
| Jul high C = 32.7
| Aug high C = 33.1
| Sep high C = 32.9
| Oct high C = 32.2
| Nov high C = 30.1
| Dec high C = 25.2
| year high C = 30.6

| Jan low C = 9.9
| Feb low C = 13.3
| Mar low C = 16.8
| Apr low C = 20.4
| May low C = 22.7
| Jun low C = 24.5
| Jul low C = 25.1
| Aug low C = 25.3
| Sep low C = 25.5
| Oct low C = 22.9
| Nov low C = 16.3
| Dec low C = 11.8
| year low C = 19.7

| Jan record low C = 1.0
| Feb record low C = 5.2
| Mar record low C = 7.0
| Apr record low C = 12.0
| May record low C = 14.0
| Jun record low C = 15.0
| Jul record low C = 17.0
| Aug record low C = 11.4
| Sep record low C = 15.0
| Oct record low C = 12.0
| Nov record low C = 7.6
| Dec record low C = 4.0

| rain colour = green
| Jan rain mm = 9.1
| Feb rain mm = 11.2
| Mar rain mm = 15.7
| Apr rain mm = 49.6
| May rain mm = 137.5
| Jun rain mm = 269.3
| Jul rain mm = 452.1
| Aug rain mm = 339.9
| Sep rain mm = 226.4
| Oct rain mm = 60.0
| Nov rain mm = 1.6
| Dec rain mm = 0.7
| year rain mm = 1573.2

| Jan rain days = 0.8
| Feb rain days = 1.2
| Mar rain days = 1.2
| Apr rain days = 3.3
| May rain days = 7.0
| Jun rain days = 11.1
| Jul rain days = 12.0
| Aug rain days = 12.4
| Sep rain days = 9.1
| Oct rain days = 2.5
| Nov rain days = 0.2
| Dec rain days = 0.1
| year rain days = 60.9

| Jan humidity = 79
| Feb humidity = 72
| Mar humidity = 64
| Apr humidity = 66
| May humidity = 69
| Jun humidity = 75
| Jul humidity = 80
| Aug humidity = 77
| Sep humidity = 78
| Oct humidity = 75
| Nov humidity = 73
| Dec humidity = 77
| year humidity = 74

| source 1 = [[India Meteorological Department]]<ref>{{cite web
| url = https://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/Climatological%20Tables%201991-2020.pdf
| title = Climatological Tables of Observatories in India (1991–2020)
| publisher = India Meteorological Department
| access-date = 8 April 2024
}}</ref>
}}

== Economy ==
Mehsi is known for its local trade and agricultural activities. The town has historically been associated with fruit trading and the [[pearl]] [[button]] industry, which contributed to the local economy. Small markets and retail shops serve nearby villages and rural areas.<ref name="mehsi/city"/>

==Geography==
Mehsi is located at {{Coord|26.357696|N|85.1133|E|format=dms|}}
It is situated at the bank of [[Budhi Gandak]] river, about 41 km Southeast from Motihari town (District headquarter), at the [[border]] of East Champaran districts and Muzaffarpur district.

===Panchayats===
[[Gram panchayat|Panchayats]] in Mehsi <ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.brandbihar.com/english/districts/Eastchamparan/Eastchamparan_Mehsi.html |title = Mehsi Block |work = Blocks of East Champaran| publisher = brandbihar.com |accessdate = 2011-02-07 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20130807032228/http://www.brandbihar.com/english/districts/Eastchamparan/Eastchamparan_Mehsi.html |archivedate = 2013-08-07 }}</ref> [[Community Development Block in India|community development block]] area:
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Village !! Gram Panchayat !! Nearest Town
|-
| Abdia || Nonimal || Mehsi (20 km)
|-
|Ahibaran Chhapra || Muhamadpur || Mehsi (16 km)
|-
|Bahadurpur || N/A || Mehsi (6 km)
|-
|Bairiya || Mirjapur || Mehsi
|-
|Bakhri || Bhurkurwa || Mehsi (25 km)
|-
|Bakhri Nazir || Bakhari || Mehsi (5 km)
|-
|Bala Tola || Bhurkurwa || Mehsi (24 km)
|-
|Barharwa || Mirjapur || Mehsi (8 km)
|-
|Bariara || Jhitkahiya || Mehsi (20 km)
|-
|Barkurwa || Rajepur || Mehsi (12 km)
|-
|Bathna || Bakhari || Mehsi (2 km)
|-
|Bhagwatia || Jhitkahiya || Mehsi (16 km)
|-
|Bhatauliya || Parsauni Dewajit || Mehsi (3 km)
|-
|Bhimalpur || Bhimal Pur || Mehsi (8 km)
|-
|Bhualidih || Jhitkahiya || Mehsi (12 km)
|-
|Bhurukurwa || Bhurkurwa || Mehsi (23 km)
|-
|Birit Kunawa || Nonimal || Mehsi (20 km)
|-
|Bishambharpur Pahari || Partapur || Mehsi (2 km)
|-
|Bishunpur Bara || Partapur || Mehsi (15 km)
|-
|Bulaki Tola || Bhurkurwa || Mehsi (25 km)
|-
|Chak Abdul Ghani || Mirjapur || Mehsi (6 km)
|-
|Chak Dagraha || Partapur || Mehsi (7 km)
|-
|Chak Fatehullah || Kathia Hariram || Mehsi (7 km)
|-
|Chak Ghariyali || Mirjapur || Mehsi
|-
|Chak Lahuran || Kathia Hariram || Mehsi (5 km)
|-
|Chak Mashruf Urf Mahamada || Parsauni Dewajit || Mehsi (5 km)
|-
|Chak Nagri || Bhimal Pur || Mehsi (7 km)
|-
|Chak Rasul || Kathia Hariram || Mehsi (7 km)
|-
|Chak Rauze Shamshuddin || Bakhari || Mehsi (7 km)
|-
|Chak Saiyad Mahmud || Bakhari || Mehsi (7 km)
|-
|Chauriya || Partapur || Mehsi (6 km)
|-
|Chhapra Bahbal || Katahan || Mehsi (6 km)
|-
|Chintamanpur || Katahan || Mehsi (6 km)
|-
|Dagraha || Partapur || Mehsi (5 km)
|-
|Damodarpur || Harpur Nag || Mehsi (2 km)
|-
|Dewajitpur || Parsauni Dewajit || Mehsi (5 km)
|-
|Dharhgawan || N/A || Mehsi (3 km)
|-
|Dheluaha || Nonimal || Mehsi (20 km)
|-
|Dhothra || Nonimal || Mehsi (15 km)
|-
|Fatehpur || Nonimal || Mehsi (22 km)
|-
|Galimpur || Bhurkurwa || Mehsi (24 km)
|-
|Hardo Patti || Nonimal || Mehsi (20 km)
|-
|Harpur Nankar || Harpur Nag || Mehsi (6 km)
|-
|Harpurnag || Harpur Nag || Mehsi (5 km)
|-
|Hasanpur Ahmad || Bakhari || Mehsi (3 km)
|-
|Ibrahimppur || Mirjapur || Mehsi (2 km)
|-
|Imilia || Nonimal || Mehsi
|-
|Ismaila || Katahan|| Mehsi (20 km)
|-
|Jhitkahia || Jhitkahiya || Mehsi (13 km)
|-
|Kaleyanpur || Nonimal || Mehsi (25 km)
|-
|Kasba Gopal || Mirjapur || Mehsi (4 km)
|-
|Kashi Pakri || Jhitkahiya || Mehsi (15 km)
|-
|Katha || Katahan || Mehsi (6 km)
|-
|Koirgawan || Bhurkurwa || Mehsi (23 km)
|-
|Kothia Hariram || Kathia Hariram || Mehsi (7 km)
|-
|Kuawa || Nonimal || Mehsi (20 km)
|-
|Madhopur Kesho || Rajepur || Mehsi (15 km)
|-
|Madhopur Phulwaria || Rajepur || Mehsi (12 km)
|-
|Madhubani || Parsauni Dewajit || Mehsi (8 km)
|-
|Mahamda || Parsauni Dewajit || Mehsi (3 km)
|-
|Mahammadpur Malik || Parsauni Dewajit || Mehsi (4 km)
|-
|Mahuabad || Partapur || Mehsi (4 km)
|-
|Main Mehsi || Katahan || Mehsi (5 km)
|-
|Majhauliya || Partapur || Mehsi (5 km)
|-
|Manu Chak || Bhurkurwa || Mehsi (24 km)
|-
|Mathia || Jhitkahiya || Mehsi (15 km)
|-
|Mithanpur Nand Lal || Bhimal Pur || Mehsi (7 km)
|-
|Mithanpura || Bhimal Pur || Mehsi (7 km)
|-
|Mohammadpur Majhaulia || Muhamadpur || Mehsi (14 km)
|-
|Mojahida || N/A || Mehsi (4 km)
|-
|Nankar Madhopur Kesho || Rajepur || Mehsi (15 km)
|-
|Nonimal || Nonimal || Mehsi (20 km)
|-
|Ojhilpur || Mirjapur || Mehsi (4 km)
|-
|Parsauni Dewajit || Parsauni Dewajit || Mehsi (5 km)
|-
|Parsonia || Nonimal || Mehsi (15 km)
|-
|Partapur || Partapur || Mehsi (4 km)
|-
|Rajepur || Rajepur || Mehsi (15 km)
|-
|Rajua Bakhri || Bakhari || Mehsi (5 km)
|-
|Rampurwa || Mirjapur || Mehsi (4 km)
|-
|Rangrez Chhapra || Harpur Nag || Mehsi (4 km)
|-
|Rani Patti || Rajepur || Mehsi (12 km)
|-
|Sahbajia || Jhitkahiya || Mehsi (20 km)
|-
|Salemppur || Muhamadpur || Mehsi (15 km)
|-
|Saraiya Banwari || Harpur Nag || Mehsi (5 km)
|-
|Saray Kasim || Mirjapur || Mehsi
|-
|Semra || Bhimal Pur || Mehsi (9 km)
|-
|Shah Nagar || N/A || Mehsi (6 km)
|-
|Sidhwalia || Muhamadpur || Mehsi (13 km)
|-
|Suleman Chhapra || Parsauni Dewajit || Mehsi (3 km)
|-
| Sulsabad || Harpur Nag || Mehsi (1 km)
|-
| Tajpur Bara || Bhimal Pur || Mehsi (6 km)
|}

== Demographics ==
According to the 2011 Census of [[India]], Mehsi had a population of about 25,995. The town consists of people from different cultural and religious communities. [[Methil]], [[Hindi]] and [[Urdu]] are commonly spoken languages in the region.

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|title=Religions in Mehsi
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}}

== River ==
The perennial [[Budhi Gandak]] river flows near the town of Mehsi<ref>{{Cite journal |last1=Begam |first1=Shama |last2=Khan |first2=R. A. |date=2002-12-01 |title=Impact of the Pollution of River Burhi Gandak on Plankton and Maicofauna at Mehsi, North Bihar Caused by Sugar Mills and Mother of Pearl Button Industries |url=http://dx.doi.org/10.26515/rzsi/v100/i3-4/2002/159588 |journal=Records of the Zoological Survey of India |volume=100 |issue=3–4 |pages=85 |doi=10.26515/rzsi/v100/i3-4/2002/159588 |s2cid=251695899 |issn=2581-8686|doi-access=free }}</ref> which is a tributary of the Ganga river.

==Transportation==

=== Railways ===
Mehsi town, through railway, is directly connected to the major Indian cities like – [[Patna]], [[Varanasi]], [[Haridwar]], [[Chandigarh]], [[Dehradun]], [[Allahabad]], [[Kolkata]], [[New Delhi]], [[Mumbai]], [[Bhopal]], [[Amritsar]], [[Guwahati]], [[Lucknow]], [[Gorakhpur]], [[Kanpur]], [[Ranchi]], [[Raipur]], [[Nagpur]], [[Hyderabad]] etc.
[[Mehsi railway station]] is situated on [[Muzaffarpur–Gorakhpur main line]] under the [[Samastipur railway division]] of [[East Central Railway zone]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mehsi Railway Station Forum/Discussion - Railway Enquiry|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/station/blog/mehsi-mai/920|access-date=2021-09-16|website=indiarailinfo.com}}</ref>
It is also the closest railway station to [[Kesaria stupa]], a [[Buddhism|Buddhist]] pilgrimage site, and is on [[Muzaffarpur–Gorakhpur main line]] under the [[Samastipur railway division]].<ref>{{cite web|title= Map/Atlas ECR/East Central Zone - Railway Enquiry|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/mehsi-caa/561|access-date=2021-09-15|website=indiarailinfo.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title= Station (MAI) : Station Code, Time Table, Map, Enquiry|url=https://www.ndtv.com/indian-railway/mehsi-mai-station|access-date=2021-09-15|website=ndtv.com|language=en}}</ref>

=== Air ===
The nearest airport is [[Darbhanga Airport]].<ref name="I9"/> and Patna Airport.
*[[Patna Airport]] is {{convert|97|km|mi|sigfig=1}} from Mehsi and about {{convert|1.4|km|mi|sigfig=1}} from [[Mehsi railway station]]

=== Road ===
India's 2nd Longest National Highway, [[National Highway 27 (India)|NH-27]], passes through Mehsi.

*Buses have been introduced by the [[BSTDC]] between [[Patna]] and [[Motihari]], [[Bettiah]], [[Raxaul]], [[Bairgania]], [[Sheohar]] via [[Mehsi]].<ref>{{cite web |title=BSTDC halts AC Bus Services to Mehsi devoid of Passengers |url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2013/08/bstdc-halts-ac-bus-services-for-Mehsi-devoid-of-passengers/ |access-date=31 August 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130809172703/http://news.biharprabha.com/2013/08/bstdc-halts-ac-bus-services-for-bodhgaya-devoid-of-passengers/ |archive-date=9 August 2013}}</ref>
*A special caravan service called Wonder on Wheel, between Patna and Kesariya, Mehsi, has been introduced by the Bihar Tourism Department.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bihar launches Tourist Caravan Service called Wonder on Wheel |url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2013/04/bihar-launches-tourist-caravan-called-wonder-on-wheel/ |work=The Biharprabha News |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130501071627/http://news.biharprabha.com/2013/04/bihar-launches-tourist-caravan-called-wonder-on-wheel/ |archive-date=1 May 2013}}</ref>
*Mehsi has restricted the use of [[auto rickshaw]]s, cars, and buses to make the site more peaceful. A permit is required to use cars or buses, and the only taxi available is an [[electric rickshaw]] that is mostly noiseless.

== Media ==

Major Hindi-language newspapers circulated in Mehsi include ''[[Dainik Jagran]]'', ''[[Hindustan (newspaper)|Hindustan]]'', ''[[Dainik Bhaskar]]'', and ''[[Prabhat Khabar]]''.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}}
* [http://eastchamparan.bih.nic.in.html District Administration Website]
*{{Cite journal |last1=Begam |first1=Shama |last2=Khan |first2=R. A. |date=2002-12-01 |title=Impact of the Pollution of River Burhi Gandak on Plankton and Maicofauna at Mehsi, North Bihar Caused by Sugar Mills and Mother of Pearl Button Industries |journal=Records of the Zoological Survey of India |volume=100 |issue=3–4 |pages=85 |doi=10.26515/rzsi/v100/i3-4/2002/159588 |issn=2581-8686|doi-access=free }}

{{Tirhut Division}}

[[Category:Cities and towns in East Champaran district]]

Mehsi, Bihar

2026-08-03T07:26:49Z

Althoriam: Expanded the lead with sourced information on Mehsi's industry, economy, transport and history.

{{Short description|Town in Bihar, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2026}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2026}}

{{Infobox settlement
| name = Mehsi
| settlement_type = Town
| image_skyline = {{multiple image
| border = infobox
| total_width = 295
| perrow = 1/2/2
| image1 = Forest, Bhimalpur.jpg
| alt1 = Bhimalpur Forest
| image2 = Mirza Halim Shah Dargah Mehsi.jpg
| alt2 = Mirza Halim Shah Dargah
| image3 = Mehsi railway station signage view.jpg
| alt3 = Mehsi railway station
| image4 = Litchi chinensis fruits.JPG
| alt4 = Litchi orchards
| image5 = Pearl (sip) Digain, Mehsi.jpg
| alt5 = Pearl button industry
}}
| caption = '''From top, left to right''': Bhimalpur Forest, Mirza Halim Shah Dargah, [[Mehsi railway station]], litchi orchards and the century-old pearl button industry
| pushpin_map = India Bihar
| pushpin_relief = yes
| pushpin_label_position = right
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Bihar
| coordinates = {{Coord|26.3568|85.1171|region:IN_type:city|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type1 = State
| subdivision_name1 = [[Bihar]]
| subdivision_type2 = District
| subdivision_name2 = [[East Champaran district]]
| subdivision_type3 = Division
| subdivision_name3 = [[Tirhut division]]
| government_type = [[Municipal governance in India]]
| governing_body = Mehsi Nagar Parishad
| elevation_m = 64
| population_as_of = 2011
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = [[Hindi]], [[Urdu]]
| demographics1_title2 = Regional
| demographics1_info2 = [[Bhojpuri]]
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 845426
| area_code_type = Telephone code
| area_code = 06257
| registration_plate = BR-05
| website = {{URL|https://eastchamparan.nic.in/}}
| image_map = {{Maplink|frame=yes|plain=y|frame-width=300|frame-height=200|frame-align=center|zoom=11|type=point|title=Mehsi|marker=town}}
| map_caption = Interactive map of Mehsi
}}
[[Mehsi, Bihar|Mehsi]] is an important industrial and commercial town in East Champaran district, Bihar. The Government of Bihar identifies the Mehsi Shell Button Cluster as one of the district's existing manufacturing clusters. Mehsi is nationally known for its pearl button industry, described by the [[Government of Bihar]] as the only industry of its kind in India. Owing to its strategic location near the [[Muzaffarpur district]] boundary and its road and rail connectivity, Mehsi functions as an important commercial and service centre for the surrounding areas of East Champaran and adjoining parts of Muzaffarpur district. The town serves nearby settlements such as Madhuban, Chakia, Tetaria, Salemppur, Minapur, Sahebganj, Motipur, Barji, And Parsouninath through its markets, transport links and commercial activities.<ref>{{cite web
|title=Mehsi Button Industry
|url=https://eastchamparan.nic.in/mehsi-button-industry/
|website=East Champaran District
|publisher=Government of Bihar
|access-date=3 August 2026
}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web
|title=Potential Industry
|url=https://eastchamparan.nic.in/potential-industry/
|website=East Champaran District
|publisher=Government of Bihar
|access-date=3 August 2026
}}</ref>
Mehsi is historically associated with the [[Champaran Satyagraha]]. During his journey to Champaran in April 1917, [[Mahatma Gandhi]] passed through Mehsi before proceeding to Motihari.<ref>{{cite book
|title=Champaran Satyagraha
|publisher=Government of Bihar
}}</ref> The town also serves as a local commercial centre for the surrounding rural areas and is connected by [[National Highway 27 (India)|National Highway 27]] and the [[Mehsi railway station]].<ref>{{Cite web
|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/
|title=Census of India
|publisher=Government of India
|access-date=3 August 2026
}}</ref>
The surrounding region is known for litchi orchards, agricultural production, and the Bhimalpur forest area. Mehsi has developed as one of the notable urban centres in East Champaran, with trade, transport, and small-scale industries contributing to its economy.<ref>{{Cite web
|url=https://eastchamparan.nic.in/industry/
|title=Bakhari Industry in Mehsi
|publisher=District Administration, East Champaran
|access-date=3 August 2026
}}</ref>
Mehsi is historically regarded as the "Gateway of Champaran", serving as an important entry point into the [[Champaran]] [[region]] from Muzaffarpur.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mehsi Town Details |url=https://censusindia.gov.in}}</ref>
The town holds significance in the Indian independence movement. On 15 April 1917, [[Mahatma Gandhi]] arrived in Champaran for the [[Champaran Satyagraha]] and received a public welcome at [[Mehsi railway station]] before proceeding towards Motihari.<ref>{{cite book |title=Champaran Satyagraha |author=Government of Bihar}}</ref>
Mehsi is also known for its pearl button industry, which began in 1905 when oyster shell-based button production was initiated locally. The industry expanded significantly during the early 20th century and contributed to the regional economy.<ref>{{cite journal |title=Impact of Pollution of River Burhi Gandak on Industry |journal=Zoological Survey of India}}</ref>.

== Climate ==
Mehsi has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen: Cwa) with hot summers, a monsoon season, and cool winters. Summers are typically hot and humid, while winters are relatively cool and dry. Temperatures can reach above {{cvt|42|C}} in summer, while winter temperatures may drop close to {{cvt|1|C}}.

{{Weather box
| location = Mehsi (1998–2024)
| metric first = yes
| single line = yes
| width = auto

| Jan record high C = 33.6
| Feb record high C = 34.2
| Mar record high C = 39.2
| Apr record high C = 41.8
| May record high C = 42.2
| Jun record high C = 42.6
| Jul record high C = 40.6
| Aug record high C = 38.6
| Sep record high C = 38.6
| Oct record high C = 37.2
| Nov record high C = 35.6
| Dec record high C = 34.2

| Jan high C = 20.8
| Feb high C = 25.6
| Mar high C = 31.4
| Apr high C = 34.0
| May high C = 34.0
| Jun high C = 33.8
| Jul high C = 32.7
| Aug high C = 33.1
| Sep high C = 32.9
| Oct high C = 32.2
| Nov high C = 30.1
| Dec high C = 25.2
| year high C = 30.6

| Jan low C = 9.9
| Feb low C = 13.3
| Mar low C = 16.8
| Apr low C = 20.4
| May low C = 22.7
| Jun low C = 24.5
| Jul low C = 25.1
| Aug low C = 25.3
| Sep low C = 25.5
| Oct low C = 22.9
| Nov low C = 16.3
| Dec low C = 11.8
| year low C = 19.7

| Jan record low C = 1.0
| Feb record low C = 5.2
| Mar record low C = 7.0
| Apr record low C = 12.0
| May record low C = 14.0
| Jun record low C = 15.0
| Jul record low C = 17.0
| Aug record low C = 11.4
| Sep record low C = 15.0
| Oct record low C = 12.0
| Nov record low C = 7.6
| Dec record low C = 4.0

| rain colour = green
| Jan rain mm = 9.1
| Feb rain mm = 11.2
| Mar rain mm = 15.7
| Apr rain mm = 49.6
| May rain mm = 137.5
| Jun rain mm = 269.3
| Jul rain mm = 452.1
| Aug rain mm = 339.9
| Sep rain mm = 226.4
| Oct rain mm = 60.0
| Nov rain mm = 1.6
| Dec rain mm = 0.7
| year rain mm = 1573.2

| Jan rain days = 0.8
| Feb rain days = 1.2
| Mar rain days = 1.2
| Apr rain days = 3.3
| May rain days = 7.0
| Jun rain days = 11.1
| Jul rain days = 12.0
| Aug rain days = 12.4
| Sep rain days = 9.1
| Oct rain days = 2.5
| Nov rain days = 0.2
| Dec rain days = 0.1
| year rain days = 60.9

| Jan humidity = 79
| Feb humidity = 72
| Mar humidity = 64
| Apr humidity = 66
| May humidity = 69
| Jun humidity = 75
| Jul humidity = 80
| Aug humidity = 77
| Sep humidity = 78
| Oct humidity = 75
| Nov humidity = 73
| Dec humidity = 77
| year humidity = 74

| source 1 = [[India Meteorological Department]]<ref>{{cite web
| url = https://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/Climatological%20Tables%201991-2020.pdf
| title = Climatological Tables of Observatories in India (1991–2020)
| publisher = India Meteorological Department
| access-date = 8 April 2024
}}</ref>
}}

== Economy ==
Mehsi is known for its local trade and agricultural activities. The town has historically been associated with fruit trading and the [[pearl]] [[button]] industry, which contributed to the local economy. Small markets and retail shops serve nearby villages and rural areas.<ref name="mehsi/city"/>

==Geography==
Mehsi is located at {{Coord|26.357696|N|85.1133|E|format=dms|}}
It is situated at the bank of [[Budhi Gandak]] river, about 41 km Southeast from Motihari town (District headquarter), at the [[border]] of East Champaran districts and Muzaffarpur district.

===Panchayats===
[[Gram panchayat|Panchayats]] in Mehsi <ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.brandbihar.com/english/districts/Eastchamparan/Eastchamparan_Mehsi.html |title = Mehsi Block |work = Blocks of East Champaran| publisher = brandbihar.com |accessdate = 2011-02-07 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20130807032228/http://www.brandbihar.com/english/districts/Eastchamparan/Eastchamparan_Mehsi.html |archivedate = 2013-08-07 }}</ref> [[Community Development Block in India|community development block]] area:
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Village !! Gram Panchayat !! Nearest Town
|-
| Abdia || Nonimal || Mehsi (20 km)
|-
|Ahibaran Chhapra || Muhamadpur || Mehsi (16 km)
|-
|Bahadurpur || N/A || Mehsi (6 km)
|-
|Bairiya || Mirjapur || Mehsi
|-
|Bakhri || Bhurkurwa || Mehsi (25 km)
|-
|Bakhri Nazir || Bakhari || Mehsi (5 km)
|-
|Bala Tola || Bhurkurwa || Mehsi (24 km)
|-
|Barharwa || Mirjapur || Mehsi (8 km)
|-
|Bariara || Jhitkahiya || Mehsi (20 km)
|-
|Barkurwa || Rajepur || Mehsi (12 km)
|-
|Bathna || Bakhari || Mehsi (2 km)
|-
|Bhagwatia || Jhitkahiya || Mehsi (16 km)
|-
|Bhatauliya || Parsauni Dewajit || Mehsi (3 km)
|-
|Bhimalpur || Bhimal Pur || Mehsi (8 km)
|-
|Bhualidih || Jhitkahiya || Mehsi (12 km)
|-
|Bhurukurwa || Bhurkurwa || Mehsi (23 km)
|-
|Birit Kunawa || Nonimal || Mehsi (20 km)
|-
|Bishambharpur Pahari || Partapur || Mehsi (2 km)
|-
|Bishunpur Bara || Partapur || Mehsi (15 km)
|-
|Bulaki Tola || Bhurkurwa || Mehsi (25 km)
|-
|Chak Abdul Ghani || Mirjapur || Mehsi (6 km)
|-
|Chak Dagraha || Partapur || Mehsi (7 km)
|-
|Chak Fatehullah || Kathia Hariram || Mehsi (7 km)
|-
|Chak Ghariyali || Mirjapur || Mehsi
|-
|Chak Lahuran || Kathia Hariram || Mehsi (5 km)
|-
|Chak Mashruf Urf Mahamada || Parsauni Dewajit || Mehsi (5 km)
|-
|Chak Nagri || Bhimal Pur || Mehsi (7 km)
|-
|Chak Rasul || Kathia Hariram || Mehsi (7 km)
|-
|Chak Rauze Shamshuddin || Bakhari || Mehsi (7 km)
|-
|Chak Saiyad Mahmud || Bakhari || Mehsi (7 km)
|-
|Chauriya || Partapur || Mehsi (6 km)
|-
|Chhapra Bahbal || Katahan || Mehsi (6 km)
|-
|Chintamanpur || Katahan || Mehsi (6 km)
|-
|Dagraha || Partapur || Mehsi (5 km)
|-
|Damodarpur || Harpur Nag || Mehsi (2 km)
|-
|Dewajitpur || Parsauni Dewajit || Mehsi (5 km)
|-
|Dharhgawan || N/A || Mehsi (3 km)
|-
|Dheluaha || Nonimal || Mehsi (20 km)
|-
|Dhothra || Nonimal || Mehsi (15 km)
|-
|Fatehpur || Nonimal || Mehsi (22 km)
|-
|Galimpur || Bhurkurwa || Mehsi (24 km)
|-
|Hardo Patti || Nonimal || Mehsi (20 km)
|-
|Harpur Nankar || Harpur Nag || Mehsi (6 km)
|-
|Harpurnag || Harpur Nag || Mehsi (5 km)
|-
|Hasanpur Ahmad || Bakhari || Mehsi (3 km)
|-
|Ibrahimppur || Mirjapur || Mehsi (2 km)
|-
|Imilia || Nonimal || Mehsi
|-
|Ismaila || Katahan|| Mehsi (20 km)
|-
|Jhitkahia || Jhitkahiya || Mehsi (13 km)
|-
|Kaleyanpur || Nonimal || Mehsi (25 km)
|-
|Kasba Gopal || Mirjapur || Mehsi (4 km)
|-
|Kashi Pakri || Jhitkahiya || Mehsi (15 km)
|-
|Katha || Katahan || Mehsi (6 km)
|-
|Koirgawan || Bhurkurwa || Mehsi (23 km)
|-
|Kothia Hariram || Kathia Hariram || Mehsi (7 km)
|-
|Kuawa || Nonimal || Mehsi (20 km)
|-
|Madhopur Kesho || Rajepur || Mehsi (15 km)
|-
|Madhopur Phulwaria || Rajepur || Mehsi (12 km)
|-
|Madhubani || Parsauni Dewajit || Mehsi (8 km)
|-
|Mahamda || Parsauni Dewajit || Mehsi (3 km)
|-
|Mahammadpur Malik || Parsauni Dewajit || Mehsi (4 km)
|-
|Mahuabad || Partapur || Mehsi (4 km)
|-
|Main Mehsi || Katahan || Mehsi (5 km)
|-
|Majhauliya || Partapur || Mehsi (5 km)
|-
|Manu Chak || Bhurkurwa || Mehsi (24 km)
|-
|Mathia || Jhitkahiya || Mehsi (15 km)
|-
|Mithanpur Nand Lal || Bhimal Pur || Mehsi (7 km)
|-
|Mithanpura || Bhimal Pur || Mehsi (7 km)
|-
|Mohammadpur Majhaulia || Muhamadpur || Mehsi (14 km)
|-
|Mojahida || N/A || Mehsi (4 km)
|-
|Nankar Madhopur Kesho || Rajepur || Mehsi (15 km)
|-
|Nonimal || Nonimal || Mehsi (20 km)
|-
|Ojhilpur || Mirjapur || Mehsi (4 km)
|-
|Parsauni Dewajit || Parsauni Dewajit || Mehsi (5 km)
|-
|Parsonia || Nonimal || Mehsi (15 km)
|-
|Partapur || Partapur || Mehsi (4 km)
|-
|Rajepur || Rajepur || Mehsi (15 km)
|-
|Rajua Bakhri || Bakhari || Mehsi (5 km)
|-
|Rampurwa || Mirjapur || Mehsi (4 km)
|-
|Rangrez Chhapra || Harpur Nag || Mehsi (4 km)
|-
|Rani Patti || Rajepur || Mehsi (12 km)
|-
|Sahbajia || Jhitkahiya || Mehsi (20 km)
|-
|Salemppur || Muhamadpur || Mehsi (15 km)
|-
|Saraiya Banwari || Harpur Nag || Mehsi (5 km)
|-
|Saray Kasim || Mirjapur || Mehsi
|-
|Semra || Bhimal Pur || Mehsi (9 km)
|-
|Shah Nagar || N/A || Mehsi (6 km)
|-
|Sidhwalia || Muhamadpur || Mehsi (13 km)
|-
|Suleman Chhapra || Parsauni Dewajit || Mehsi (3 km)
|-
| Sulsabad || Harpur Nag || Mehsi (1 km)
|-
| Tajpur Bara || Bhimal Pur || Mehsi (6 km)
|}

== Demographics ==
According to the 2011 Census of [[India]], Mehsi had a population of about 25,995. The town consists of people from different cultural and religious communities. [[Methil]], [[Hindi]] and [[Urdu]] are commonly spoken languages in the region.

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|title=Religions in Mehsi
|titlebar=#Fcd116
|left1=Religion
|right1=Percent
|float=right
|bars=
{{bar percent|[[Hindus]]|orange|52.52}}
{{bar percent|[[Muslims]]|green|47.29}}
{{bar percent|[[Christian]]|red|0.13}}
{{bar percent|[[Jains]]|pink|0.03}}
{{bar percent|Others|black|0.02}}
}}

== River ==
The perennial [[Budhi Gandak]] river flows near the town of Mehsi<ref>{{Cite journal |last1=Begam |first1=Shama |last2=Khan |first2=R. A. |date=2002-12-01 |title=Impact of the Pollution of River Burhi Gandak on Plankton and Maicofauna at Mehsi, North Bihar Caused by Sugar Mills and Mother of Pearl Button Industries |url=http://dx.doi.org/10.26515/rzsi/v100/i3-4/2002/159588 |journal=Records of the Zoological Survey of India |volume=100 |issue=3–4 |pages=85 |doi=10.26515/rzsi/v100/i3-4/2002/159588 |s2cid=251695899 |issn=2581-8686|doi-access=free }}</ref> which is a tributary of the Ganga river.

==Transportation==

=== Railways ===
Mehsi town, through railway, is directly connected to the major Indian cities like – [[Patna]], [[Varanasi]], [[Haridwar]], [[Chandigarh]], [[Dehradun]], [[Allahabad]], [[Kolkata]], [[New Delhi]], [[Mumbai]], [[Bhopal]], [[Amritsar]], [[Guwahati]], [[Lucknow]], [[Gorakhpur]], [[Kanpur]], [[Ranchi]], [[Raipur]], [[Nagpur]], [[Hyderabad]] etc.
[[Mehsi railway station]] is situated on [[Muzaffarpur–Gorakhpur main line]] under the [[Samastipur railway division]] of [[East Central Railway zone]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mehsi Railway Station Forum/Discussion - Railway Enquiry|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/station/blog/mehsi-mai/920|access-date=2021-09-16|website=indiarailinfo.com}}</ref>
It is also the closest railway station to [[Kesaria stupa]], a [[Buddhism|Buddhist]] pilgrimage site, and is on [[Muzaffarpur–Gorakhpur main line]] under the [[Samastipur railway division]].<ref>{{cite web|title= Map/Atlas ECR/East Central Zone - Railway Enquiry|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/mehsi-caa/561|access-date=2021-09-15|website=indiarailinfo.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title= Station (MAI) : Station Code, Time Table, Map, Enquiry|url=https://www.ndtv.com/indian-railway/mehsi-mai-station|access-date=2021-09-15|website=ndtv.com|language=en}}</ref>

=== Air ===
The nearest airport is [[Darbhanga Airport]].<ref name="I9"/> and Patna Airport.
*[[Patna Airport]] is {{convert|97|km|mi|sigfig=1}} from Mehsi and about {{convert|1.4|km|mi|sigfig=1}} from [[Mehsi railway station]]

=== Road ===
India's 2nd Longest National Highway, [[National Highway 27 (India)|NH-27]], passes through Mehsi.

*Buses have been introduced by the [[BSTDC]] between [[Patna]] and [[Motihari]], [[Bettiah]], [[Raxaul]], [[Bairgania]], [[Sheohar]] via [[Mehsi]].<ref>{{cite web |title=BSTDC halts AC Bus Services to Mehsi devoid of Passengers |url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2013/08/bstdc-halts-ac-bus-services-for-Mehsi-devoid-of-passengers/ |access-date=31 August 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130809172703/http://news.biharprabha.com/2013/08/bstdc-halts-ac-bus-services-for-bodhgaya-devoid-of-passengers/ |archive-date=9 August 2013}}</ref>
*A special caravan service called Wonder on Wheel, between Patna and Kesariya, Mehsi, has been introduced by the Bihar Tourism Department.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bihar launches Tourist Caravan Service called Wonder on Wheel |url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2013/04/bihar-launches-tourist-caravan-called-wonder-on-wheel/ |work=The Biharprabha News |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130501071627/http://news.biharprabha.com/2013/04/bihar-launches-tourist-caravan-called-wonder-on-wheel/ |archive-date=1 May 2013}}</ref>
*Mehsi has restricted the use of [[auto rickshaw]]s, cars, and buses to make the site more peaceful. A permit is required to use cars or buses, and the only taxi available is an [[electric rickshaw]] that is mostly noiseless.

== Media ==

Major Hindi-language newspapers circulated in Mehsi include ''[[Dainik Jagran]]'', ''[[Hindustan (newspaper)|Hindustan]]'', ''[[Dainik Bhaskar]]'', and ''[[Prabhat Khabar]]''.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}}
* [http://eastchamparan.bih.nic.in.html District Administration Website]
*{{Cite journal |last1=Begam |first1=Shama |last2=Khan |first2=R. A. |date=2002-12-01 |title=Impact of the Pollution of River Burhi Gandak on Plankton and Maicofauna at Mehsi, North Bihar Caused by Sugar Mills and Mother of Pearl Button Industries |journal=Records of the Zoological Survey of India |volume=100 |issue=3–4 |pages=85 |doi=10.26515/rzsi/v100/i3-4/2002/159588 |issn=2581-8686|doi-access=free }}

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[[Category:Cities and towns in East Champaran district]]