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'''Bhagalpur''' is a city in the [[Indian state]] of [[Bihar]], situated on the southern bank of the [[Ganges river]]. It is the [[Bihar#Government and administration|third largest city]] of Bihar by population and also serves the headquarters of [[Bhagalpur district]], [[Bhagalpur division]] & [[Bihar Police|Eastern Range]]. It is known as the [[Bhagalpuri silk|Silk City]] & also listed for development under the [[Smart Cities Mission]] by [[Government of India]]. | '''Bhagalpur''' is a city in the [[Indian state]] of [[Bihar]], situated on the southern bank of the [[Ganges river]]. It is the [[Bihar#Government and administration|third largest city]] of Bihar by population and also serves the headquarters of [[Bhagalpur district]], [[Bhagalpur division]] & [[Bihar Police|Eastern Range]]. It is known as the [[Bhagalpuri silk|Silk City]] & also listed for development under the [[Smart Cities Mission]] by [[Government of India]]. | ||
It is the only district in Bihar after capital city Patna where three major higher educational institutions [[Indian Institute of Information Technology, Bhagalpur|IIIT]], [[Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University|TMBU]] & [[Bihar Agricultural University|Agriculture University(BAU)]] are located and also [[Vikramshila|Vikramshila Central University]] is under construction next to the ruins of ancient [[Vikramshila|Vikramshila University]]. [[Bhagalpur Junction railway station| Bhagalpur Railway Station]] serves the city. | It is the only district in Bihar after capital city Patna where three major higher educational institutions [[Indian Institute of Information Technology, Bhagalpur|IIIT]], [[Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University|TMBU]] & [[Bihar Agricultural University|Agriculture University(BAU)]] are located and also [[Vikramshila|Vikramshila Central University]] is under construction next to the ruins of ancient [[Vikramshila|Vikramshila University]]. [[Bhagalpur Junction railway station|Bhagalpur Railway Station]] serves the city. | ||
The river around city is home to the [[Gangetic dolphin]], the ''National Aquatic Animal of India'',<ref>{{cite web |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/River+dolphin+crowned+India%27s+aquatic+animal/1/65014.html |title=River dolphin crowned India's aquatic animals : Latest Headlines, News – India Today |publisher=Indiatoday.intoday.in |date=6 October 2009 |access-date=13 August 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120614043909/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/River+dolphin+crowned+India's+aquatic+animal/1/65014.html |archive-date=14 June 2012 }}</ref> and the [[Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary]] is established near the town. The city holds the largest [[Manasa]] Puja and one of the largest processions in Kali Puja, an intangible cultural heritage of the region.<ref>{{cite news |title=मां विषहरी पूजा: बिहुला विषहरी की गाथा का साक्षी है अंग का इतिहास |url=https://www.livehindustan.com/bihar/bhagalpur/story-history-of-angh-mother-vishahari-worship-and-bihula-is-a-witness-of-vishahari-worship-2693163.html |access-date=18 August 2022 |work=Hindustan |date=17 August 2019 |language=hi}}</ref> | The river around city is home to the [[Gangetic dolphin]], the ''National Aquatic Animal of India'',<ref>{{cite web |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/River+dolphin+crowned+India%27s+aquatic+animal/1/65014.html |title=River dolphin crowned India's aquatic animals : Latest Headlines, News – India Today |publisher=Indiatoday.intoday.in |date=6 October 2009 |access-date=13 August 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120614043909/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/River+dolphin+crowned+India's+aquatic+animal/1/65014.html |archive-date=14 June 2012 }}</ref> and the [[Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary]] is established near the town. The city holds the largest [[Manasa]] Puja and one of the largest processions in Kali Puja, an intangible cultural heritage of the region.<ref>{{cite news |title=मां विषहरी पूजा: बिहुला विषहरी की गाथा का साक्षी है अंग का इतिहास |url=https://www.livehindustan.com/bihar/bhagalpur/story-history-of-angh-mother-vishahari-worship-and-bihula-is-a-witness-of-vishahari-worship-2693163.html |access-date=18 August 2022 |work=Hindustan |date=17 August 2019 |language=hi}}</ref> | ||
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Spread over three acres [[ Budhanath temple]] is located on the banks of the '''[[Uttarvahini Ganga]]''' (flowing from south to north) River. Being one of the oldest temples in the region, it witnesses influx of devotees throughout the year. It is about twenty minutes from the main town. Reference of Baba Budhanath can be found in [[Shiva Purana]] as Baba Bal Vridheshwarnath. Also, this name has been stated in the first segment of the eighth segments of [[Shiva Purana]]. The lingam of this place of worship is self-incarnated nevertheless as to when it came into being is still unknown. Idol of Ma Bhavani can be seen beside the Shivalinga or [[Lingam]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bhagalpuronline.in/city-guide/bhagalpur-tourism |title=Bhagalpur Tourism, Travel and Tourism in Bhagalpur city, Bihar |website=Bhagalpuronline.in |access-date=7 May 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160331150010/http://www.bhagalpuronline.in/city-guide/bhagalpur-tourism |archive-date=31 March 2016 }}</ref> | Spread over three acres [[Budhanath temple]] is located on the banks of the '''[[Uttarvahini Ganga]]''' (flowing from south to north) River. Being one of the oldest temples in the region, it witnesses influx of devotees throughout the year. It is about twenty minutes from the main town. Reference of Baba Budhanath can be found in [[Shiva Purana]] as Baba Bal Vridheshwarnath. Also, this name has been stated in the first segment of the eighth segments of [[Shiva Purana]]. The lingam of this place of worship is self-incarnated nevertheless as to when it came into being is still unknown. Idol of Ma Bhavani can be seen beside the Shivalinga or [[Lingam]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bhagalpuronline.in/city-guide/bhagalpur-tourism |title=Bhagalpur Tourism, Travel and Tourism in Bhagalpur city, Bihar |website=Bhagalpuronline.in |access-date=7 May 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160331150010/http://www.bhagalpuronline.in/city-guide/bhagalpur-tourism |archive-date=31 March 2016 }}</ref> | ||
===Shri Champapur Digamber Jain Temple=== | ===Shri Champapur Digamber Jain Temple=== | ||
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[[File:BCE Main Gate.jpg|thumb|[[Bhagalpur College of Engineering]]]] | [[File:BCE Main Gate.jpg|thumb|[[Bhagalpur College of Engineering]]]] | ||
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*[[Indian Institute of Information Technology, Bhagalpur|Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT), Bhagalpur ]] | *[[Indian Institute of Information Technology, Bhagalpur|Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT), Bhagalpur]] | ||
*[[Bihar Agricultural University|Bihar Agricultural University(BAU), Sabour, Bhagalpur]] | *[[Bihar Agricultural University|Bihar Agricultural University(BAU), Sabour, Bhagalpur]] | ||
*[[Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Bhagalpur|Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College & Hospital (JLNMCH), Mayaganj, Bhagalpur]] | *[[Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Bhagalpur|Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College & Hospital (JLNMCH), Mayaganj, Bhagalpur]] | ||
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==Regional/Zonal offices in Bhagalpur== | ==Regional/Zonal offices in Bhagalpur== | ||
*[[India Post|India Post East Region Bhagalpur]] | *[[India Post|India Post East Region Bhagalpur]] | ||
*[[Chairperson of the Central Board of Direct Taxes|Zonal Accounts Office, CBDT (Bhagalpur) ]] | *[[Chairperson of the Central Board of Direct Taxes|Zonal Accounts Office, CBDT (Bhagalpur)]] | ||
*[[State Bank of India]] | *[[State Bank of India]] | ||
*[[Bank of India]] | *[[Bank of India]] | ||