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{{Short description|Subdivision in Bihar,India}}

'''Naugachhia subdivision''' is an administrative subdivision out of three subdivisions of [[Bhagalpur district]] in the state of [[Bihar]], [[India]]. It comprises 7 [[Community development block|Blocks]] of [[Bhagalpur district|Bhagalpur]] .The headquarter of the subdivision is in [[Naugachhia|Naugachhia Town]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Administrative Setup {{!}} Bhagalpur {{!}} India |url=https://bhagalpur.nic.in/administrative-setup/ |access-date=2024-03-06 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Subdivision & Blocks {{!}} Bhagalpur {{!}} India |url=https://bhagalpur.nic.in/subdivision-blocks/ |access-date=2024-03-06 |language=en-US}}</ref>

== History ==
Initially Bhagalpur district was created in 1765 and was the second oldest district of Bihar. In the year 1954, the entire area north of the Ganges, with the exception of Bihpur, Naugachhia and Gopalpur Police Stations was constituted into the new Saharsa district followed by Banka in 1991. As presently constituted, contains three subdivisions, viz., Bhagalpur Sadar, Naugachhia and Kahalgaon consisting of 16 Community Development Block-cum-Anchals. Naugachhia subdivisions thus constitute the entire north of Bhagalpur constituting the [[Bihpur]] and [[Gopalpur (community development block)|Gopalpur Vidhansabha]]. Sometimes Naugachhia subdivision is referred as '''North Bhagalpur'''. This part makes Bhagalpur, the only district in Bihar to have its territory in both side of Ganges.<ref>{{Cite web |title=History {{!}} Bhagalpur {{!}} India |url=https://bhagalpur.nic.in/history/ |access-date=2024-03-06 |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Etymology ==
The word "Naugachhia" is derived from [[Angika|Angika Language]] . It consists of Nau and Gachhia, Nau means Nine, Gachhia means Tree. Naugachhia means Land of Nine trees.

== Geography ==
Naugachhia Subdivision possess a great geographical location surrounded by [[Kosi River|Kosi]] in the north and [[Ganges]] in the south. Naugachhia is located at approximately 25.3°N latitude and 87.8°E longitude.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Naugachhia Subdivision Location |url=https://www.mapsofindia.com/lat_long/bihar/naugachhia.html }}</ref> It is located 141 ft above sea level. The area is very prone to floods .The total area of Naugachhia subdivision is 878 km2.

== Economy ==
The economy of the subdivision is primarily agrarian, with agriculture being the main occupation of the majority of its population. The fertile land along the banks of the Ganges river supports the cultivation of various crops, including rice, wheat, sugarcane, and pulses.There have been new industries like Ethanol Industry introduced in the subdivision to fight against the growing unemployment. In February 2022, the state industries minister of Bihar, Syed Shahnawaz Hussain, laid the foundation for a 95 crore rupee ethanol production unit in Naugachhia, Bhagalpur.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-02-19 |title=Min lays stone for ₹95 crore ethanol unit in Naugachhia |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/min-lays-stone-for-95-crore-ethanol-unit-in-naugachhia/articleshow/89674937.cms |access-date=2024-03-06 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-29 |title=Bhagalpur: नवगछिया के केले की बिहार-यूपी समेत कई राज्‍यों में धूम, नेपाल के लोग भी दीवाने |url=https://hindi.news18.com/news/bihar/bhagalpur-naugachia-banana-demand-increasing-in-uttar-pradesh-west-bengal-jharkhand-and-nepal-due-to-taste-nodark-4656611.html |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=News18 हिंदी |language=hi}}</ref>

== Blocks in Naugachhia ==

* [[Naugachhia (community development block)|Naugachhia (Block)]]
* [[Gopalpur (community development block)|Gopalpur]]
* [[Rangrachowk]]
* [[Ismailpur (community development block)|Ismailpur]]
* [[Bihpur]]
* Narayanpur
* Kharik

== Area ==
The total area of Naugachhia subdivision is 878 km2.

== Demographics ==

=== Population Distribution ===
Naugachhia Subdivision is home to 746,089 people, with a notable mix of urban and rural inhabitants. Urban centers within the subdivision like Naugachhia town, the only town present in the subdivision, contribute significantly to its population, while the rural hinterlands maintain the demographic presence. About 93.4% of Naugachhia Subdivision's population lies in the rural area and only 6.6% of the population lie in the urban area.

=== Ethnic Composition ===
The demographic makeup of Naugachhia Subdivision is characterized by a mosaic of ethnicities, castes, and communities.Prominent castes here are [[Gangota]] followed by [[Yadav]], [[Koeri|Koiri]],[[Brahmin]],[[Rajput]] ,[[Paswan]] and [[Bhumihar]].All of the people belong to [[Indo-Aryan peoples|Indo-Aryan group]].

=== Gender and Sex ratio ===
Males constitute about 3,97,991 whereas females constitute about 3,48,098.The sex ratio is 875 which is lower than the national average.

=== Language ===
[[Angika]] is the [[First language|primary language]] in Naugachhia subdivision. [[Hindi]] is the official language and [[Urdu]] is the additional official language.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Masica |first=Colin P. |title=Indo-Aryan Languages |date=1993 |publisher=Cambridge University Press |isbn=978-0-521-29944-2 |edition=New |series=Cambridge Language Surveys |location=Cambridge}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title="Language by mother tongue in Bihar". |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/10196/download/13308/DDW-C16-STMT-MDDS-1000.XLSX |website=[[Census of India]]}}</ref>

=== Religion <ref>{{Cite journal |title=Religion in Bihar |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11366/download/14479/DDW10C-01%20MDDS.XLS |journal=[[Census of India]]}}</ref> ===

==== By Percentage ====
{{bar box|title=Religion in Naugachhia Subdivision(2011)<ref name="religion">{{Cite web |date=2011 |title=Table C-01 Population by Religion: Bihar |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11366/download/14479/DDW10C-01%20MDDS.XLS |website=censusindia.gov.in |publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref>|titlebar=#Fcd116|left1=Religion|right1=Percent|float=left|bars={{bar percent|[[Hinduism]]|darkorange|88.6}}
{{bar percent|[[Bihari Muslims|Islam]]|green|11.2}}
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Hinduism is the majority religion in Naugachhia Subdivision with 88.6% of the total population.It is followed by Islam with 11.2% followers.Other religions constititute about 0.2% following it including [[Jainism]] and [[Christianity]].

==== By Numbers ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Religion
!Adherents
|-
|[[Hinduism]]
|6,60,771
|-
|[[Islam]]
|83,586
|-
|Others
|1,705
|}

==== By C.D. Block<ref>{{Cite web |title=Subdivision & Blocks {{!}} Bhagalpur {{!}} India |url=https://bhagalpur.nic.in/subdivision-blocks/ |access-date=2024-03-06 |language=en-US}}</ref> ====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|'''CD block'''
|[[Hinduism]]
|[[Bihari Muslims|Islam]]
|Others
|-
|[[Naugachhia (community development block)|Naugachhia]]
|89.75%
|10.05%
|0.20%
|-
|[[Gopalpur (community development block)|Gopalpur]]
|93.75%
|6.25%
|0.10%
|-
|[[Ismailpur (community development block)|Ismailpur]]
|96.23%
|3.5%
|0.43%
|-
|[[Bihpur]]
|81.66%
|17.98%
|0.35%
|-
|[[Rangrachowk]]
|89.64%
|9.91%
|0.45%
|-
|Kharik
|87.26%
|12.57%
|0.17%
|-
|Narayanpur
|88.16%
|11.69%
|0.13%
|}

=== Distribution in the District ===
About 24.6% population of Bhagalpur District lives in Naugachhia Subdivision and about 34.2% of the total area of district lies in Naugachhia Subdivision.

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Subdivisions in Bhagalpur district]]
[[Category:Subdivisions in Bhagalpur division]]
[[Category:Bhagalpur division]]

Draft:Sri Bhoothnath Mandir

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{{Short description|Hindu Temple in Bhagalpur , Bihar , India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2017}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2017}}
'''Sri Bhoothnath Mandir''' or Baba Bhoothnath Temple is a well-known temple located in [[Bhagalpur]], a city in the Indian state of [[Bihar]]. The temple is dedicated to [[Shiva|Lord Shiva]], one of the principal deities in [[Hinduism|Hinduism.]] It is a place of worship and pilgrimage for devotees of Lord Shiva.<ref>{{Cite web |title=महाशिवरात्रि 2022: सवा दो लाख रूद्राक्ष से सजेगा 'बाबा भूतनाथ' का सेहरा, अद्भुत है शिव मंदिर का इतिहास - Mahashivratri 2022: Sehra of 'Baba Bhootnath' will be adorned with 2 lakh Rudraksha, the history of Shiva temple is amazing |url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/bhagalpur-mahashivratri-2022-sehra-of-baba-bhootnath-will-be-adorned-with-2-lakh-rudraksha-history-of-shiva-temple-is-amazing-22507012.html |access-date=2023-10-28 |website=Jagran |language=hi}}</ref>

== Religious Significance ==
The temple holds religious significance and attracts a significant number of devotees and tourists. It features an idol or a representation of Lord Shiva, and people visit the temple to offer prayers, seek blessings, and perform various rituals. Temples dedicated to Lord Shiva often have a distinctive architecture and are known for their tranquility and spiritual ambiance.

Bhagalpur, where Sri Bhoothnath Mandir is located, is a historic city in Bihar and is known for its cultural and religious heritage. The temple is likely an important religious and cultural landmark in the region, and it may host various festivals and events throughout the year, particularly during special occasions related to Lord Shiva.<ref>{{Cite news |date=June 2020 |title=Sri Bhoothnath Mandir |pages=1 |work=[[Dainik Bhaskar]] |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/bihar/bhagalpur/news/devotees-queue-in-bhagalpurs-bhootnath-temple-bhootnath-temple-is-700-years-old-the-desired-fruit-and-the-wishes-of-the-devotees-are-fulfilled-130133007.html |url-status=live}}</ref>

== Location ==
It is located in Tilakothi , Sahibganj locality of [[Bhagalpur district]] , [[Bihar]] , [[India]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sri Bhoothnath Mandir, Bhagalpur City - Hindu temple in Bhagalpur |url=https://www.indiainfo.net/place/sri-bhoothnath-mandir-4960553 |access-date=2023-10-28 |website=www.indiainfo.net}}</ref>

== Festivals ==
Sri Bhoothnath Mandir, being a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, would typically celebrate various Hindu festivals, with a particular focus on those associated with Lord Shiva. Here are some of the important festivals that are likely celebrated in this temple:

1. '''Maha Shivaratri''': Maha Shivaratri, which usually falls in February or March, is one of the most significant festivals dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm at Shiva temples, including Sri Bhoothnath Mandir. Devotees fast, perform night-long vigil, and offer prayers and abhishekam to Lord Shiva on this day.

2. '''Shravan Month''': The entire month of Shravan (usually in July-August) is considered highly auspicious for Lord Shiva. Devotees visit Shiva temples regularly during this month, offer prayers, and perform abhishekam with holy water, milk, and other sacred substances.

3. '''Pradosha Vrata''': Pradosha is a fortnightly occurrence that falls on the 13th day of each lunar fortnight. It is a time when special prayers and pujas are performed in honor of Lord Shiva. Devotees visit the temple during Pradosha to seek Lord Shiva's blessings.

4. '''Shiva Ratri''': This is another important Shiva-related festival that celebrates the day of Lord Shiva's marriage to Goddess Parvati. It is typically observed in the lunar month of Phalgun (February-March).

5. '''Karthik Purnima''': Karthik Purnima is celebrated on the full moon day in the Hindu month of Karthik (usually in November). Devotees visit Shiva temples and light lamps to honor Lord Shiva.

6. '''Sawan Somvar''': During the month of Shravan, Mondays (Somvar) are considered especially sacred for Lord Shiva. Devotees often observe fasting and visit Shiva temples on these days.

7. '''Other Hindu Festivals''': In addition to the specific Shiva festivals, the temple would also likely celebrate other Hindu festivals such as Diwali, Holi, and Navaratri, although the focus during these festivals might be more on general Hindu deities.<ref>{{Cite web |title=बाबा भूतनाथ मंदिर भागलपुर : महादेव संग गुलाल खेल, रात भर जागरण में झूमे दर्शक - Baba Bhootnath Temple Bhagalpur: Gulal Holi with Mahadev, spectators danced in Jagran throughout the night |url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/bhagalpur-baba-bhootnath-temple-bhagalpur-gulal-holi-with-mahadev-spectators-danced-in-jagran-throughout-the-night-22559140.html |access-date=2023-10-28 |website=Jagran |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-19 |title=भागलपुर में बाबा भूतनाथ का किया गया भव्य श्रृंगार, भक्तों की लगी भीड़ |url=https://hindi.news18.com/photogallery/bihar/bhagalpur-baba-bhootnaths-grand-makeup-done-in-bhagalpur-crowd-of-devotees-6924047.html |access-date=2023-10-28 |website=News18 हिंदी |language=hi}}</ref>

== Establishment and Maintenance ==
According to legends , the temple is believed to be established 700 years ago and is one of the oldest temples in the region. <ref>{{Cite web |title=बॉटम : बाबा भूतनाथ सभी की झोली भरते हैं - |url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/bhagalpur-print-hindi-news-15574785.html |access-date=2023-10-28 |website=Jagran |language=hi}}</ref>

== References ==
[[Category:Hindu temples in Bihar]]
[[Category:Hindu temples in Bhagalpur District]]
[[Category:Hindu temples in India]]
[[Category:Shiva temples in Bihar]]
[[Category:Shiva temples in Bhagalpur District]]
[[Category:Shiva temples in India]]

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