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{{Infobox settlement
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| pushpin_map_caption            = Location in Bihar, India
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| demographics1_info1            = [[Maithili language|Maithili]], [[Nepali language|Nepali]], [[Hindi language|Hindi]] & [[English language|English]]
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| blank2_name_sec1                = [[Vidhan Sabha]] constituency
| blank2_name_sec1                = [[Vidhan Sabha]] constituency
| blank2_info_sec1                = [[Forbesganj (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Forbesganj]]
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'''Jogbani''' is a town, a [[notified area]] in [[Araria district|Araria]] [[List of districts of India|District]] of [[Bihar]] [[States and territories of India|state]], India. It lies on the Indo-Nepal border with [[Morang District|Morang]] [[List of districts of Nepal|District]], [[Koshi Zone|Koshi]] [[List of zones of Nepal|Zone]] and is a gateway to [[Biratnagar]] [[List of cities in Nepal|city]].  There is a [[Geography of Nepal#Border crossing|customs checkpoint]] for goods at the border.  Indian and Nepalese nationals cross without restrictions.
'''Jogbani''' is a municipal council area, in [[Araria district|Araria]] [[List of districts of India|District]] of [[Bihar]] [[States and territories of India|state]], India. It lies on the [[India–Nepal border|Indo-Nepal border]] with [[Morang District|Morang]] [[List of districts of Nepal|District]], [[Koshi Zone|Koshi]] [[List of zones of Nepal|Zone]] and is a gateway to [[Biratnagar]] [[List of cities in Nepal|city]].  There is a [[Geography of Nepal#Border crossing|customs checkpoint]] for goods at the border.


== Transport ==
== History ==
Jogbani is the economical town of [[Bihar]] ({{flag|India}}) situated in the eastern region having dense population of 2,34,891 since 2001 population census. The city earns huge custom per annum  of approximately NRS 812,652,971,344,00. Jogbani city is near to [[Forbesganj]], Bihar from southern part of it.
* First Mukhiya :- Late Sri Amilal Sah
 
===Road===
{{jct|NH|527|country=IND}} starts from Jogbani that connects it to [[Forbesganj]]. [[Forbesganj]] is well connected to all part of {{flag|India}} by {{jct|NH|27|country=Ind}}. So, Jogbani has direct connectivity to [[Purnia]], [[Katihar]], [[Bhagalpur]], [[Saharsa]], [[Patna]], [[Siliguri]], [[Guwahati]] and [[Gorakhpur]].
 
===Rail===
[[Jogbani railway station]] is the last railway station of [[Barauni-Katihar section|Barauni-Katihar, Saharsa and Purnia sections]]. {{rws|Jogbani}} has a good connectivity to [[North India]] and [[East India]]. DEMU trains are available for {{rws|Purnia}} and {{rws|Katihar}}. Two express trains are originate for {{rws|Delhi}} and {{rws|Kolkata}}. People of [[Biratnagar]] and other nearby region of {{flag|Nepal}} takes their train from here due no railway in their locality.
 
=== Jogbani ICP Project ===
* The total project cost for Jogbani  is Rs. 82.49 crore.
* DPR and DER has been completed and approved by ESC.
* Land has been acquired and handed over to SSB.
* NIT has been issued on 12.03.2010 and the bids were opened on 19.04.2010. The work has been awarded to successful bidder.
* ICP jogbani has been fully functional  from 15 Nov 2016.
*  Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd (A Government of India Enterprise) is custodian of ICP Jogbani.
 
==Public utilities==
 
===List of Banks===
* [[State Bank of India]]
* [[Central Bank of India]]
* [[UCO Bank]]
* [[Punjab National Bank]]
* [[Uttar Bihar Gramin Bank]]


===List of Schools===  
==Education==
===List of Schools===
===Bihar board===
* DS Memorial English Public School
* Mala Memorial English School
* Mala Memorial English School
* Adarsh Shiksha Niketan
* Adarsh Shiksha Niketan
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* Balika High School
* Balika High School
* Saint Francisco English Boarding School
* Saint Francisco English Boarding School
* Zenith Public School
* Prathmik Vidyalay Khajur Bari
* Prathmik Vidyalay Khajur Bari
* Lila Public School
* Lila Public School
===CBSE===
* Radhakrishna Saraswati Vidyamandir
* Zenith Public School
==Public utilities==
===List of Banks===
* [[State Bank of India]]
* [[Central Bank of India]]
* [[UCO Bank]]
* [[Punjab National Bank]]
* [[Uttar Bihar Gramin Bank]]
== Transport ==
{{Unreferenced section|date=August 2024}}
Jogbani is the economical town of [[Bihar]], situated in the eastern region, having a dense population of 39,281 since the 2011 census.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jogabani Nagar Panchayat City Population Census 2011-2025 {{!}} Bihar |url=https://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/801305-jogabani-bihar.html |access-date=2025-07-25 |website=www.census2011.co.in}}</ref> Jogbani city is located near [[Forbesganj]], in the northern part of Bihar.
===Rail===
{{Unreferenced section|date=August 2024}}
[[Jogbani railway station]] is the last railway station of [[Barauni-Katihar section|Barauni-Katihar, Saharsa and Purnia sections]]. {{rws|Jogbani}} has a good connectivity to [[North India]] and [[East India]]. DEMU trains are available for {{rws|Purnia}} and {{rws|Katihar}}. Two express trains originate for {{rws|Delhi}} and {{rws|Kolkata}}. People of [[Biratnagar]] and other nearby region of Nepal take their train from here because of no railway in their locality.
This district serves as a good connectivity for trade routes and public movement
===Road===
{{Unreferenced section|date=August 2024}}
[[National Highway 527 (India)|NH 527]] starts from Jogbani that connects it to [[Forbesganj]]. [[Forbesganj]] is well connected to all part of India by [[National Highway 27 (India)|NH 27]]. So, Jogbani has direct connectivity to [[Purnia]], [[Katihar]], [[Bhagalpur]], [[Saharsa]], [[Patna]], [[Siliguri]], [[Guwahati]] and [[Gorakhpur]].


== See also ==
== See also ==
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[[Category:Transit and customs posts along the India–Nepal border]]
[[Category:Transit and customs posts along the India–Nepal border]]


 
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Latest revision as of 18:37, 21 January 2026

Jogbani
town
Jayaprakash Narayan gate, Jogbani
Jayaprakash Narayan gate, Jogbani
Jogbani is located in Bihar
Jogbani
Jogbani
Location in Bihar, India
Jogbani is located in India
Jogbani
Jogbani
Jogbani (India)
Coordinates: 26°23′46″N 87°15′35″E / 26.39611°N 87.25972°E / 26.39611; 87.25972
CountryIndia
StateBihar
RegionMithila
DistrictAraria
Government
 • BodyNagar Parishad
Elevation
67 m (220 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total39,281
Languages
 • RegionalMaithili
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
854328
Telephone code06455
Lok Sabha constituencyAraria
Vidhan Sabha constituencyForbesganj

Jogbani is a municipal council area, in Araria District of Bihar state, India. It lies on the Indo-Nepal border with Morang District, Koshi Zone and is a gateway to Biratnagar city. There is a customs checkpoint for goods at the border.

History[edit | edit source]

  • First Mukhiya  :- Late Sri Amilal Sah

Education[edit | edit source]

List of Schools[edit | edit source]

Bihar board[edit | edit source]

  • DS Memorial English Public School
  • Mala Memorial English School
  • Adarsh Shiksha Niketan
  • DNP School
  • Sarswati Vidhya Mandir
  • High School Jogbani
  • Rajkiya Madhya Vidhyalaya Jogbani
  • Balika High School
  • Saint Francisco English Boarding School
  • Prathmik Vidyalay Khajur Bari
  • Lila Public School

CBSE[edit | edit source]

  • Radhakrishna Saraswati Vidyamandir
  • Zenith Public School

Public utilities[edit | edit source]

List of Banks[edit | edit source]

Transport[edit | edit source]

Jogbani is the economical town of Bihar, situated in the eastern region, having a dense population of 39,281 since the 2011 census.[2] Jogbani city is located near Forbesganj, in the northern part of Bihar.

Rail[edit | edit source]

Jogbani railway station is the last railway station of Barauni-Katihar, Saharsa and Purnia sections. Jogbani has a good connectivity to North India and East India. DEMU trains are available for Purnia and Katihar. Two express trains originate for Delhi and Kolkata. People of Biratnagar and other nearby region of Nepal take their train from here because of no railway in their locality. This district serves as a good connectivity for trade routes and public movement

Road[edit | edit source]

NH 527 starts from Jogbani that connects it to Forbesganj. Forbesganj is well connected to all part of India by NH 27. So, Jogbani has direct connectivity to Purnia, Katihar, Bhagalpur, Saharsa, Patna, Siliguri, Guwahati and Gorakhpur.


See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Jogabani Census". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
  2. ↑ "Jogabani Nagar Panchayat City Population Census 2011-2025 | Bihar". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 25 July 2025.

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