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'''Gisara urf Gidhsara''' is an area in the [[Sitamarhi district|Sitamarhi]] district of the state of [[Bihar]], in north-east India. Due to frequent flooding, Gisara has significant [[Alluvium|alluvial]] deposits.{{efn|'''Alluvium''' (from the [[Latin]], ''alluvius'', from ''alluere'', "to wash against") is loose, unconsolidated (not cemented together into a solid [[Rock (geology)|rock]]) [[soil]] or [[sediment]]s, which has been eroded, reshaped by water in some form, and redeposited in a non-[[marine (ocean)|marine]] setting.<ref>[http://www.geotech.org/survey/geotech/dictiona.html#sectA Glossary of Geological Terms] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110501155938/http://www.geotech.org/survey/geotech/dictiona.html |date=1 May 2011 }}. Geotech.org. Retrieved on 2012-02-12.</ref>}} Because of its geography, the area is rich in agriculture. The main market areas (pertaining to the tertiary sector) are around Gisara Bazar and Gisara Chauraha (or square).

== Geography ==
Located at 26.48°N longitude 85.39°E latitude and about {{convert|14|km|mi}} south from the district headquarters, Sitamarhi, Gisara has an average elevation of {{convert|55 |m|ft}}. A number of its buildings are ruins dating from the British occupation, including a high school and a place of worship (Gisara [[Matha|math]]). There is a bazaar near the [[Matha]]. The area is prone to flooding as it lies between two rivers, the [[Bagmati River]] and the [[Lakshmana|Lakshmana (Lakhandey) River]].

The Gisara [[panchayat]] lies in the middle portion of [[Sitamarhi district]]. It is bordered by the [[Runni Saidpur]] panchayat. On the north, it borders the [[Belsand]] panchayat.
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== Demographics ==
According to the 2001 India census, Gisara had a population of 20,821. Males constituted 53% of the population, and females 47%. 19% of the population was under 6 years of age.

The literacy rate of the village was 28.57% compared to the literacy rate of state 47%, which is less than the state literacy rate. The rate of literacy has been very low and needs immediate attention of Union and State Government. The female literacy rate was 14.28%, compared to male literacy rate of 41.52%.

The total working population is 39.84% of the total population. 63.67% of the men are working population . 13.56% of the women are working population. The main working population is 33.68% of the total population. 60.08% of the men are main working population . 4.57% of the women are main working population. While the marginal working population is 6.16% of the total population. 3.59% of the men are marginal working population. 8.99% of the women are marginal working population. The total non working population is 60.16% of the total population. 36.33% of the men are non working population. 86.44% of the women are non working population.<ref>{{cite web |author=Sharique Altamash, Hassan |title=Gisara urf Gidhsara Village |publisher=Gisara urf Gidhsara Village |date=1 April 2014 |url=http://allaboutbihar.com/village.jsp?village=344100 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407095451/http://allaboutbihar.com/village.jsp?village=344100 |archive-date=2014-04-07}}</ref>

== Festivals ==
The major [[festival]] of Gisara is [[Chhath Puja]] during which people offer prayers to the Hindu Sun God, [[Surya]], also known as [[Shashti (goddess)|Surya Shashti]]. It is generally celebrated at home with family members and villagers. The festivals of [[Holi]] and [[Diwali]] are also widely celebrated. Other festivals such as [[Dusshera]], [[Makar Sakranti]], the [[Eid al-Fitr]], [[Eid al-Adha]], and [[Christmas]] are also celebrated to varying extents.

== Cuisine ==
[[Khichdi]] constitutes the lunch for most on Saturdays and is a staple food here. It consists of rice and lentils seasoned with spices and served with items such as curd, chutney, pickles, [[Papadum|papads]], ghee (clarified butter) and chokha (boiled mashed potatoes, seasoned with finely cut onions, green chilies). Afternoon meals mostly consist of rice, lentil and vegetables, while dinner consists of [[roti]] (flat bread) and vegetables. Gisara is also known for the sweet delicacies of [[Bihar]], including [[Chhena jalebi|Chhena ka jalebi]] and [[Kala Jamun]].

== Crops ==
The major food crops of Gisara are [[rice]], [[wheat]] and [[maize]]. The area is also a major producer of [[sugarcane]], [[tobacco]] and other cash crops. [[Lentils]], [[sunflower]] and [[Mustard plant|mustard]] are grown. Agriculture has given rise to many agro-based industries.

== Access ==
The town is {{convert|50|km|mi}} from [[Muzaffarpur]], the biggest town of north Bihar, and {{convert|14|km|mi}} from [[Sitamarhi]], its district headquarters. There is a 24-hour bus service connecting both Muzaffarpur and Sitamarhi with Gisara, both run by private operators. The nearest railway stations are in Muzaffarpur and Sitamarhi.
The nearest airport is in [[Patna]], approximately {{convert|125|km|mi}} from Gisara.

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== External links ==
* [http://villagesinindia.in/bihar/sitamarhi/parsauni/gisara_urf_gidhsara.html "Gisara urf Gidhsara"], at Villagesinindia.in.

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