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| name                     = Muzaffarpur
| name = Muzaffarpur
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| other_name = मुज़फ्फ़रपुर
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| caption2 = [[Kanti Thermal Power Station|NTPC Kanti]]
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| caption3 = Bio Fuel Unit
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| caption5 = P&M Mall
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| caption6 = Cancer Hospital
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| caption7 = RamaKrishna Mission Seva Sharam
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| caption8 = [[Garibnath Temple]]
| established_date        = 1 January 1875
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| seat                    = [[Muzaffarpur Municipal Corporation]]
| leader_title            = Member of Parliament
| leader_name              = [[Ajay Nishad]]
| unit_pref                = Metric
| area_footnotes          =
| area_total_km2          = 28.68
| elevation_footnotes      =
| elevation_m              = 60
| population_total        = 354462<ref name="census_india"/>
| population_as_of        = 2011
| population_footnotes    =
| population_density_km2  =
| population_rank          = [[List of cities in Bihar by population|2nd]] (Bihar)<br />[[List of cities in India by population|127th]] (India)
| population_demonym      =
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| demographics_type1      = [[Language]] Other Local Language = Bhojpuri
| demographics1_title1    = Official
| demographics1_info1      = [[Hindi]]<ref name="langoff">{{cite web|title= second Report of the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities in India|url=http://nclm.nic.in/shared/linkimages/NCLM52ndReport.pdf|website=nclm.nic.in|publisher=[[Ministry of Minority Affairs]]|access-date=21 December 2018|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170525141614/http://nclm.nic.in/shared/linkimages/NCLM52ndReport.pdf|archive-date=25 May 2017}}</ref>
| demographics1_title2    = Additional&nbsp;official
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| demographics1_title4    =
| utc_offset1              = +5:30
| postal_code_type        = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code              = 842001-05 (Muzaffarpur)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indiapincodes.net/Bihar/Muzaffarpur/|title=Pin Codes of Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India, Muzaffarpur Pincode Search|website=indiapincodes.net}}</ref>
| area_code                = 0621
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| registration_plate      = [[List of RTO districts in India#BR.E2.80.94Bihar|BR]]-06
| blank1_name_sec1        = [[Human sex ratio|Sex ratio]]
| blank1_info_sec1        = 890 (females per thousand males)<ref name="census2011"/>[[male|♂]]/[[female|♀]]
| website                  = {{URL|muzaffarpur.bih.nic.in/}}
| leader_title1            = Member of Legislative Council
| leader_name1            = [[Dinesh Prasad Singh]]
| leader_title2            = Member of Legislative Assembly
| leader_name2            = Vijendra Chaudhary<ref>{{cite news |title=Muzaffarpurchunav 2020: क्या इस बार मंत्री जी लगाएंगे हैट्रिक या पूर्व विधायक विजेंद्र चौधरी करेंगे वापसी? |url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/muzaffarpur-will-the-minister-impose-hat-trick-or-former-mla-vijendra-chaudhary-will-come-this-time-in-muzaffarpur-election2020-20997788.html |access-date=18 November 2020 |work=Dainik Jagran |date=1 November 2020 |language=hi}}</ref>
| leader_title3            = Mayor
| leader_name3            = Nirmala Sahu
| blank2_name_sec1        = Literacy
| blank2_info_sec1        = 85.16%<ref name="census2011"/>
| blank3_name_sec1        = [[Lok Sabha]] constituency
| blank3_info_sec1        = [[Muzaffarpur (Lok Sabha constituency)|Muzaffarpur]]
| blank4_name_sec1        = [[Vidhan Sabha]] constituency
| blank4_info_sec1        = [[Muzaffarpur (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Muzaffarpur]]
}}
}}
'''Muzaffarpur''' ({{audio|Muzaffarpur.ogg|pronunciation}}) is a city located in [[Muzaffarpur district]] in the Tirhut region of the Indian state of [[Bihar]].<ref name="census2011">{{cite web | url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_2_PR_Cities_3Lakh_and_Above.pdf | title = Cities having population 3 lakh and above | work = Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011 | publisher = Government of India | access-date = 16 April 2012 | url-status = live | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120507135928/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_2_PR_Cities_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf | archive-date = 7 May 2012 | df = dmy-all }}</ref><ref name="census_india">{{cite web | url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_3_PR_UA_Citiees_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf | title = Urban Agglomerations/Cities having population 3 lakh and above | work = Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011 | publisher = Government of India | access-date = 16 April 2012 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20111113152754/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_3_PR_UA_Citiees_3Lakh_and_Above.pdf | archive-date = 13 November 2011 | df = dmy-all }}</ref> It serves as the headquarters of the [[Tirhut division]], the [[Muzaffarpur district]] and the Muzaffarpur Railway District. It is the fourth most populous city in Bihar.
| nickname = '''Capital of North Bihar'''
| map_alt =
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| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_type3 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name1 = {{flagicon image|Bihar Government Banner.png}} [[Bihar]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[Administrative divisions of India|Region]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Tirhut division]]
| subdivision_name3 = [[Muzaffarpur district|Muzaffarpur]]
| established_title = Established
| established_date = 01 January 1875
| government_type = [[Municipal Corporation]]
| governing_body = [[Muzaffarpur Municipal Corporation]]
| leader_title = [[Mayor (India)|Mayor]]
| leader_name = Nirmala Sahu
| leader_title1 = [[Municipal Commissioner]]
| leader_name1 = Vikram Virkar ([[Indian Administrative Service|IAS]])
| leader_title2 = SP City
| leader_name2 = Kota Kiran ([[Indian Police Service|IPS]])
| leader_title3 = [[Member of Parliament]]
| leader_name3 = [[Raj Bhushan Choudhary]] ([[BJP]])
| leader_title4 = MLA
| leader_name4 = Ranjan Kumar ([[BJP]])
| unit_pref = Metric
| area_footnotes =
| area_total_km2 = 91
| area_rank =
| elevation_footnotes =
| elevation_m = 60
| population_as_of = 2011
| population_total = 3,54,462
| population_footnotes =
| population_density_km2 =
| population_rank =
| population_demonym =
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 842001–842005
| area_code = 0621
| area_code_type = Telephone code
| registration_plate = BR-06
| blank1_name_sec1 = [[Human sex ratio|Sex ratio]]
| blank1_info_sec1 = 1000:890 [[male|♂]]/[[female|♀]]
| website = {{URL|muzaffarpur.bih.nic.in/}}
| iso_code = [[ISO 3166-2:IN|IN-BR]]
| footnotes =  
| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = [[Hindi]]
| demographics1_title2 = Additional official
| demographics1_info2 = [[English language|English]]
| demographics1_title3 = Regional
| demographics1_info3 = [[Bajjika language|Bajjika]]<ref>{{Cite web
|title=First Bajjika Festival Celebrated in Muzaffarpur Highlighting Language and Culture
|url=https://www.livehindustan.com/bihar/muzaffarpur/story-first-bajjika-festival-celebrated-in-muzaffarpur-highlighting-language-and-culture-201743003947080.html
|website=LiveHindustan
|date=26 March 2025
|language=hi
|access-date=11 September 2025
}}</ref>
| demographics1_info4 =
| blank4_name_sec1 = [[Lok Sabha]] constituency
| blank4_info_sec1 = [[Muzaffarpur (Lok Sabha constituency)|Muzaffarpur]]
| blank5_name_sec1 = [[Vidhan Sabha]] constituency
| blank5_info_sec1 = [[Muzaffarpur (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Muzaffarpur]],
| official_name =
}}
'''Muzaffarpur''' {{audio|Muzaffarpur.ogg|pronunciation}} is a city in the [[Muzaffarpur district]], situated on the banks of the [[Burhi Gandak River]] in the [[Tirhut division]] of the Indian state of [[Bihar]]. It serves as the administrative headquarters of both the Tirhut division and the Muzaffarpur district. Muzaffarpur is the fourth most populous city in Bihar and is often referred to as the '''Capital of North Bihar'''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Muzaffarpur City Population 2025 |url=https://www.census2011.co.in/census/city/165-muzaffarpur.html |website=Census2011.co.in |access-date=11 September 2025}}</ref>


Muzaffarpur is famous for Shahi [[lychee]]s and is known as the Lychee Kingdom.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/shahi-litchi-to-get-gi-tag-soon/articleshow/64900499.cms|title=Bihar's famous Shahi litchi to get GI tag soon|website=[[The Times of India]] }}</ref><ref>[http://bstdc.bih.nic.in/Vaishali.htm Destinations :: Vaishali ::Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150722044101/http://bstdc.bih.nic.in/Vaishali.htm|date=22 July 2015}}. Bstdc.bih.nic.in. Retrieved on 9 January 2011.</ref> Shahi litchi is set to become the fourth product from Bihar, after jardalu mango, katarni rice and Magahi paan (betel leaf) to get the [[Geographical Indication]] (GI) tag. It is situated on the banks of the perennial [[Burhi Gandak River|Budhi Gandak River]], which flows from the Someshwar Hills<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.scribd.com/doc/54830331/8/A-River-System-in-Bihar |title=bihar |publisher=Scribd.com |access-date=2 August 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121108174043/http://www.scribd.com/doc/54830331/8/A-River-System-in-Bihar |archive-date=8 November 2012 }}</ref> of the [[Himalayas]].
The city is renowned for its [[Shahi lychee]], earning it the nickname '''Lychee Kingdom of India'''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Muzaffarpur City Profile |url=https://www.data.gov.in/catalog/muzaffarpur-city-profile |website=Open Government Data (OGD) Platform India |access-date=11 September 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Bihar: Shahi litchi of Muzaffarpur to remain costly due to heatwave spells |url=https://northeastlivetv.com/topnews/bihar-shahi-litchi-of-muzaffarpur-to-remain-costly-due-to-heatwave-spells/ |website=Northeast Live |date=19 May 2024 |access-date=11 September 2025}}</ref>


==Etymology==
A study conducted by the Government of Bihar identified Muzaffarpur, along with [[Patna]], Vaishali, [[Gaya, India|Gaya]], and [[Begusarai]], as one of the top five districts in the state in terms of rapid economic growth.<ref>{{cite news
|last=Singh
|first=Santosh
|title=How Bihar is using night-time light to gauge its economic growth
|work=The Indian Express
|date=22 September 2025
|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/how-bihar-is-using-night-time-light-to-gauge-its-economic-growth-10263538/
|access-date=23 September 2025
}}</ref>
 
== Etymology ==
The current city was established in 1875 during the [[British Raj]] for administrative convenience, by dividing the [[Tirhut]] district and was named after an ''[[Glossary of the British Raj|aumil]]'', Muzaffar Khan; thus the city came to be known as ''Muzaffarpur''.<ref name=book1>{{cite book |last1=Faizi |first1=Amir Afaque Ahmad |title=Self-help Groups and Marginalised Communities |date=2009 |publisher=Concept Publishing Company |isbn=978-81-8069-621-3 |page=6 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=PVNg-i-nx_MC&q=muzaffarpur |access-date=20 January 2020 |language=en}}</ref>
The current city was established in 1875 during the [[British Raj]] for administrative convenience, by dividing the [[Tirhut]] district and was named after an ''[[Glossary of the British Raj|aumil]]'', Muzaffar Khan; thus the city came to be known as ''Muzaffarpur''.<ref name=book1>{{cite book |last1=Faizi |first1=Amir Afaque Ahmad |title=Self-help Groups and Marginalised Communities |date=2009 |publisher=Concept Publishing Company |isbn=978-81-8069-621-3 |page=6 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=PVNg-i-nx_MC&q=muzaffarpur |access-date=20 January 2020 |language=en}}</ref>


==History==
== History ==
The city was founded by Muẓaffar Khan in the 18th century and was constituted a municipality in 1864. A major road and rail hub, it is a trade centre on the route between Patna (south) and Nepal (north). [[Lychee]], [[sweet corn]], [[mango]], [[vegetables]], [[rice]] and sugar milling alongside cutlery manufacturing are the chief industries.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Muzaffarpur|title = Muzaffarpur &#124; India}}</ref>
Muzaffarpur was created in 1875 for administrative convenience by splitting the former Tirhut district. The present district traces its origins to the 18th century and is named after Muzaffar Khan, an Amil (revenue officer) under [[British rule]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=History {{!}} District Muzaffarpur, Government of Bihar {{!}} India |url=https://muzaffarpur.nic.in/about-district/history/ |access-date=2026-03-27 |language=en-US}}</ref>
 
The region's history extends back to ancient Indian epics, including the [[Ramayana]]. Historically known as Videha, the area was ruled by [[Janaka|King Janak]], father of [[Sita|Goddess Sita]] (also known as Vaidehi), who is said to have been born in Sitamarhi, a place considered sacred in Hindu tradition.
 
The earliest recorded history of the district begins with the Vrijji Republic, a confederation of eight clans dominated by the Licchavis. The powerful kingdom of Magadh formed matrimonial alliances with the Licchavis in 519 BCE. Ajatshatru later invaded Vaishali and established Patliputra (modern Patna).
 
Ambarati, located 40 km from Muzaffarpur, is believed to be the home of Amrapali, a famed royal dancer of Vaishali. Vaishali was also a center of religious renaissance and is notable as the birthplace of Mahavir, the 24th Jain Tirthankara, a contemporary of Gautama Buddha.
 
Between the 7th and 11th centuries CE, Muzaffarpur was ruled by various dynasties, including those of Emperor Harsha Vardhan, the Palas, the Chedis, and the Senas. The region came under Muslim control in the early 14th century, with rulers like Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq consolidating power.
 
The Simraon dynasty in neighboring Champaran once extended its influence over Mithila and Nepal until Tughlaq Shah invaded Tirhut in 1323. Later, the area fell under the control of the Jaunpur Sultanate and then the Delhi Sultanate. The Nawabs of Bengal also exercised control before the region became part of the Mughal Empire.
 
Following the British victory at the Battle of Buxar in 1764, Muzaffarpur came under British East India Company rule. The district played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. Notably, Khudiram Bose, a young revolutionary, was executed in Muzaffarpur in 1908 for his involvement in a bombing attempt against British officials. A memorial commemorates Bose in the district.
 
Mahatma Gandhi's visits to Muzaffarpur in 1920 and 1927 further inspired nationalist sentiments. The district's unique location at the cultural crossroads of Hindu and Islamic traditions has contributed to its diverse heritage.
<ref>{{Cite web
|title=Medininagar City Profile
|url=https://mymmc.org/city
|website=Medininagar Municipal Corporation
|access-date=11 September 2025
}}</ref>
 
== Geography ==
Muzaffarpur is located at {{Coord|26.12|N|85.4|E|format=dms}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/34/Muzaffarpur.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080321225654/http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/34/Muzaffarpur.html|url-status=dead|title=Maps, Weather, and Airports for Muzaffarpur, India|archive-date=21 March 2008|website=fallingrain.com}}</ref> The city lies in a highly active [[seismic zone]] of India. In the disastrous [[1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake|earthquake on 15 January 1934]], much of the town suffered severe damage and many people died.<ref>[http://www.harappa.com/mom/dec98.html Bihar India Earthquake Movie, 15 January 1934] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090106111128/http://www.harappa.com/mom/dec98.html |date=6 January 2009 }}. Harappa.com (15 January 1934). Retrieved on 9 January 2011.</ref> It has an average elevation of 47&nbsp;meters (154&nbsp;feet). This saucer shaped, low-centered town lies on the great [[Indo-Gangetic plains]] of [[Bihar]], over [[Himalayas|Himalayan]] silt and sand brought by the glacier-fed and rain-fed meandering rivers of the Himalayas.
 
== Demographics ==
As of the 2011 India census,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=16 June 2004|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=1 November 2008|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Muzaffarpur had a population of 393,724.<ref name="census_india">{{cite web | url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_3_PR_UA_Citiees_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf | title = Urban Agglomerations/Cities having population 3 lakh and above | work = Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011 | publisher = Government of India | access-date = 16 April 2012 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20111113152754/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_3_PR_UA_Citiees_3Lakh_and_Above.pdf | archive-date = 13 November 2011 | df = dmy-all }}</ref><!-- ''NOT'' the district, which is covered in a separate article! --> Males constituted 52.96% (208,509) of the population and females 47.04% (185,215).<ref name="census_india"/> Muzaffarpur had a literacy rate of 85.16%. Male literacy was 88.83%, and female literacy was 81.05%.<ref>{{Cite web |year=2011 |title=Cities having population 3 lakh and above |website=Census India |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_2_PR_Cities_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf |access-date=2024-05-08 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120507135928/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_2_PR_Cities_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf |archive-date=7 May 2012 }}</ref>
 
As per 2011 census data, there are total 275,233 Hindus whereas 74,680 Muslims and 1,352 Christians along with other small minorities.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.censusindia2011.com/bihar/muzaffarpur-population.html |title = Muzaffarpur District Population, Bihar, List of Taluks in Muzaffarpur}}</ref>
 
{{Pie chart
|thumb = right
|caption = Religion in Muzaffarpur (2011)
|label1 = [[Hinduism]]
|value1 = 77.65
|color1 = Orange
|label2 = [[Islam]]
|value2 = 21.07
|color2 = Green
|label3 = Other
|value3 = 1.28
|color3 = Grey
}}
 
==Muzaffarpur Smart City Mission==
The Muzaffarpur Smart City Mission is part of the Government of India's [[Smart Cities Mission]], launched in 2015 to promote sustainable and citizen-friendly urban development. Muzaffarpur, Bihar, was selected in a later round of the programme.
 
The city's projects were initially sanctioned at ₹1,580 crore, later revised to ₹982 crore. Implementation has faced delays, with deadlines extended to 2024.
 
On 3 October 2025, the [[Government of Bihar]] approved a proposal under which the Smart City companies in Muzaffarpur, [[Patna]], [[Bhagalpur]], and [[Bihar Sharif]] would operate as government agencies under the Urban Development and Housing Department (UDHD) of Bihar Government.<ref>{{cite web
|title=Bihar Fast-Tracks Urban Transformation: Land Acquisition Reform to Boost Muzaffarpur's Waste Management and Smart City Projects
|url=https://indianmasterminds.com/news/muzaffarpur-land-reform-smart-city-waste-management-147541/
|website=Indian Masterminds
|publisher=Indian Masterminds Bureau
|date=25 September 2025
|access-date=5 November 2025
}}</ref>
 
===Project Details===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%; text-align:left;"
|+ '''List of Major Development Projects in Muzaffarpur'''<br>Source: [https://mymmc.org/projectdts MyMMC Project Details] (official website)
! S.No.
! Project Name
! Description / Remarks
|-
| 1
| Redevelopment of Sikandarpur Stadium
| Redevelopment of Sikandarpur Stadium as a multi-purpose sports stadium.
|-
| 2
| Municipal Shopping Mart at Tilak Maidan
| Construction of a municipal shopping mart at Tilak Maidan, Muzaffarpur.
|-
| 3
| Renovation of Town Hall
| Renovation and modernization of the Town Hall in Muzaffarpur.
|-
| 4
| Construction of ICCC Building
| Construction of the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) building in MRDA(D) campus, Muzaffarpur.
|-
| 5
| Master System Integrator (MSI)
| Implementation of the Master System Integrator for the ICCC under Muzaffarpur Smart City Limited (MSCL).
|-
| 6
| Development of Sewerage System
| Development and improvement of the city’s sewerage infrastructure.
|-
| 7
| Beautification of Sikandarpur Lake Front
| Beautification and development of the Sikandarpur Lake Front in Muzaffarpur.
|-
| 8
| Re-Development of City Park
| Redevelopment of City Park, Muzaffarpur, with modern amenities.
|-
| 9
| Development of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav Park
| Creation of a new commemorative park celebrating "Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav" in Muzaffarpur.
|-
| 10
| Re-Development of Jubba Sahni Park
| Redevelopment and landscaping of Jubba Sahni Park, Muzaffarpur.
|-
| 11
| Re-Development of Indira Park
| Upgradation and redevelopment of Indira Park in Muzaffarpur.
|-
| 12
| Junction Improvement Works
| Junction improvement works at six major intersections in Muzaffarpur.
|-
| 13
| UG Main Storm Water Drainage
| Construction of an underground main storm water drainage system.
|-
| 14
| Redevelopment of MIT Spinal Road
| Redevelopment of MIT Spinal Road from Railway Station (Dharamshala Chowk) to Bairiya Chowk via Laxmi Chowk.
|-
| 15
| Redevelopment of Road (Adarsh Nagar Thana to Harisabha Chowk)
| Redevelopment of the road from Adarsh Nagar Thana to Harisabha Chowk via Kalyani Chowk, Muzaffarpur.
|-
| 16
| Redevelopment of Peripheral Road
| Redevelopment of the peripheral road from Railway Station (Dharamshala Chowk) to Akhara Ghat Bridge via Tower Chowk.
|-
| 17
| Face Lifting of CBD Area
| Face lifting and beautification of the Central Business District (CBD) area along major roads in the ABD area of Muzaffarpur Smart City.
|-
| 18
| Construction of Smart Mini Bus & E-Rickshaw Stops
| Construction of 25 smart shelters for mini-buses and e-rickshaws across Muzaffarpur.
|-
| 19
| RO Water Points
| Installation of RO water points at different key junctions in Muzaffarpur.
|-
| 20
| Integrated Bus Terminal at Bairiya
| Construction of an integrated bus terminal at Bairiya, Muzaffarpur.
|}
 
===Project Status===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%; text-align:left;"
|+ '''List of Major Development Projects in Muzaffarpur'''<br>Source: [https://mymmc.org/projectstatus MyMMC Project Status]
! S.No.
! Project Name
! Description / Remarks
! Status
! Completion (%)
|-
| 1
| Redevelopment of Sikandarpur Stadium
| Redevelopment of Sikandarpur Stadium as a multi-purpose sports stadium.
| style="background-color:#fff9c4;" | Running
| 65%
|-
| 2
| Beautification of Sikandarpur Lake Front
| Beautification and development of the Sikandarpur Lake Front in Muzaffarpur.
| style="background-color:#fff9c4;" | Running
| 95%
|-
| 3
| Municipal Shopping Mart at Tilak Maidan
| Construction of a municipal shopping mart at Tilak Maidan, Muzaffarpur.
| style="background-color:#c8e6c9;" | Completed
| 100%
|-
| 4
| Master System Integrator (MSI) for ICCC
| Implementation of the Master System Integrator for the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) under Muzaffarpur Smart City Limited (MSCL).
| style="background-color:#c8e6c9;" | Completed
| 100%
|-
| 5
| Renovation of Town Hall
| Renovation and modernization of the Town Hall in Muzaffarpur.
| style="background-color:#c8e6c9;" | Completed
| 100%
|-
| 6
| Construction of ICCC Building
| Construction of the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) building in MRDA(D) campus, Muzaffarpur.
| style="background-color:#c8e6c9;" | Completed
| 100%
|-
| 7
| Re-Development of City Park
| Redevelopment of City Park, Muzaffarpur, with modern amenities.
| style="background-color:#c8e6c9;" | Completed
| 100%
|-
| 8
| Development of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav Park
| Creation of a commemorative park celebrating "Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav" in Muzaffarpur.
| style="background-color:#c8e6c9;" | Completed
| 100%
|-
| 9
| Re-Development of Jubba Sahni Park
| Redevelopment and landscaping of Jubba Sahni Park, Muzaffarpur.
| style="background-color:#c8e6c9;" | Completed
| 100%
|-
| 10
| Re-Development of Indira Park
| Upgradation and redevelopment of Indira Park in Muzaffarpur.
| style="background-color:#c8e6c9;" | Completed
| 100%
|-
| 11
| Junction Improvement Works
| Junction improvement works at six major intersections in Muzaffarpur.
| style="background-color:#c8e6c9;" | Completed
| 100%
|-
| 12
| Development of Sewerage System
| Development and improvement of the city’s sewerage infrastructure.
| style="background-color:#fff9c4;" | Running
| 96%
|-
| 13
| UG Main Storm Water Drainage
| Construction of an underground main storm water drainage system.
| style="background-color:#fff9c4;" | Running
| 96%
|-
| 14
| Redevelopment of MIT Spinal Road
| Redevelopment of MIT Spinal Road from Railway Station (Dharamshala Chowk) to Bairiya Chowk via Laxmi Chowk.
| style="background-color:#c8e6c9;" | Completed
| 100%
|-
| 15
| Redevelopment of Road (Adarsh Nagar Thana to Harisabha Chowk)
| Redevelopment of the road from Adarsh Nagar Thana to Harisabha Chowk via Kalyani Chowk, Muzaffarpur.
| style="background-color:#c8e6c9;" | Completed
| 100%
|-
| 16
| Redevelopment of Peripheral Road
| Redevelopment of the peripheral road from Railway Station (Dharamshala Chowk) to Akhara Ghat Bridge via Tower Chowk.
| style="background-color:#c8e6c9;" | Completed
| 100%
|-
| 17
| Face Lifting of CBD Area
| Face lifting and beautification of the Central Business District (CBD) area along major roads in the ABD area of Muzaffarpur Smart City.
| style="background-color:#c8e6c9;" | Completed
| 100%
|-
| 18
| Construction of Smart Mini Bus & E-Rickshaw Stops
| Construction of 25 smart shelters for mini buses and e-rickshaws across Muzaffarpur.
| style="background-color:#c8e6c9;" | Completed
| 100%
|-
| 19
| RO Water Points
| Installation of RO water points at different key junctions in Muzaffarpur.
| style="background-color:#fff9c4;" | Running
| 0%
|-
| 20
| Integrated Bus Terminal at Bairiya
| Construction of an integrated bus terminal at Bairiya, Muzaffarpur.
| style="background-color:#fff9c4;" | Running
| 0%
|-
| 21
| Public Awareness Campaigns and Workshops
| Conducting public awareness campaigns and workshops under Muzaffarpur Smart City initiatives.
| style="background-color:#c8e6c9;" | Completed
| 100%
|}
 
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In 1972, the [[Sitamarhi district|Sitamarhi]] and [[Vaishali district|Vaishali]] districts were split off from Muzaffarpur.<ref name="Statoids">{{cite web | url = http://www.statoids.com/yin.html | title = Districts of India | access-date = 11 October 2011 | last = Law | first = Gwillim | date = 25 September 2011 | work = Statoids | url-status = live | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20111017155710/http://www.statoids.com/yin.html | archive-date = 17 October 2011 | df = dmy-all }}</ref>
==Muzaffarpur Military Station==
Muzaffarpur Military Station, also known as the Muzaffarpur Cantonment, Muzaffarpur Army Area or Station Headquarter Muzaffarpur, is a defence establishment of the [[Indian Army]] located in Shrirampuri, near Circuit House Road, in the Muzaffarpur district.


==Geography==
The station provides administrative, logistic, and welfare facilities for serving and retired defence personnel in North Bihar. It is associated with the [[Territorial Army|151 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) – Jat Regiment]], which operates under the Territorial Army framework of the Indian Army.<ref name="Jagran2020MuzaffarpurCanteen">
Muzaffarpur is located at {{Coord|26.12|N|85.4|E|format=dms}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/34/Muzaffarpur.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080321225654/http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/34/Muzaffarpur.html|url-status=dead|title=Maps, Weather, and Airports for Muzaffarpur, India|archive-date=21 March 2008|website=www.fallingrain.com}}</ref> The city lies in a highly active [[seismic zone]] of India. In the disastrous [[1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake|earthquake on 15 January 1934]], much of the town suffered severe damage and many people died.<ref>[http://www.harappa.com/mom/dec98.html Bihar India Earthquake Movie, 15 January 1934] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090106111128/http://www.harappa.com/mom/dec98.html |date=6 January 2009 }}. Harappa.com (15 January 1934). Retrieved on 9 January 2011.</ref> It has an average elevation of 47&nbsp;meters (154&nbsp;feet). This saucer shaped, low-centered town lies on the great [[Indo-Gangetic plains]] of [[Bihar]], over [[Himalayas|Himalayan]] silt and sand brought by the glacier-fed and rain-fed meandering rivers of the Himalayas.
{{cite news | last = Kumar | first = Murari | title = मुज़फ्फरपुर स्थित 161 साल पुराना आर्मी कैंटीन दूसरे प्रदेश में हो रहा शिफ्ट, पूर्व सैनिकों में आक्रोश | url = https://www.jagran.com/bihar/muzaffarpur-the-161-year-old-army-canteen-in-muzaffarpur-is-being-shifted-to-another-state-20519266.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com | work = Jagran | date = 16 July 2020 | access-date = 4 November 2025 | language = hi }}
</ref>{{AI-retrieved source|date=March 2026|checked=no}}
*Overview
The military station includes an Army Canteen that has served defence personnel and ex-servicemen of the [[Indian Army]], [[Indian Air Force]], and [[Indian Navy]] in the region for over a century. It is among the oldest canteens in eastern India, established around 1859–1860, providing subsidized goods and amenities to military personnel. The station also houses an Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) Polyclinic, which provides medical care and health services to retired defence personnel and their dependents.<ref name="LiveHindustan2021MuzaffarpurCanteen">
{{cite news | title = आज खुला रहेगा सीएसडी कैंटीन | url = https://www.livehindustan.com/bihar/muzaffarpur/story-csd-canteen-will-be-open-today-4979276.html | work = Live Hindustan | date = 1 November 2021 | access-date = 4 November 2025 | language = hi }}
</ref>
*Location
Address: Circuit House Road, Shrirampuri, Muzaffarpur, Bihar – 842001
*Nearest railway station: [[Muzaffarpur Junction]]


===Climate===
== Economy ==
Muzaffarpur has a [[humid subtropical climate]] (Cwa) under the [[Köppen climate classification]]. The summer, between April and June, is extremely hot and humid (28-40&nbsp;°C, 90% max). and winter is pleasantly cool, around 06-20&nbsp;°C. Rainfall in Muzaffarpur City is comparatively less compared to other parts of Bihar.
Muzaffarpur is one of Bihar’s most economically important districts, ranking among the top three in GDDP and per-capita income, with high NDDP figures (Bihar Economic Survey 2025–26). The district has a diversified economy, with industries in textiles, bag manufacturing, agro-based products, dairy, and lychee cultivation. Industrial areas like Bela and Bariyarpur host major companies such as Bihar Drugs & Organic Chemicals Ltd and Muzaffarpur Dairy. Sutapatti Bazar and Motijheel Market are key commercial hubs.
 
Per capita GDP (2024) is around US$402, contributing ~5% to Bihar’s GDP. The district consumed 1,807 million units of energy, had 97,500+ registered vehicles, and generated ₹440 crore from stamp duty and registration fees. Muzaffarpur has over six malls, 26 car dealerships, 150 two-wheeler dealerships, and 8,584 POS machines.
 
== Industrial Areas ==
Industrial development is managed by [[Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority]] (BIADA), with key facilities like Suresh Chips and Semiconductor (Sherpur), Bela Industrial Area (textiles/bags), Bariyarpur Industrial Area, Paroo Industrial Area (700 acres), Mega Food Park, biofuel plants, leather park, and dairy plants. Notable companies include High Spirit, Rakesh Masala, Cosmus Lifestyle, Shree Shyam Industries, and others.{{cn|date=February 2026}}
 
== Agriculture ==
Muzaffarpur, known as '''Lychee Kingdom of India''', is an important agricultural district, producing fruits, vegetables, fish, and livestock products. Major horticultural crops include [[Lychee|Litchi]], Mango, Banana, Guava, Onion, Lotato, Brinjal, and cauliflower. Livestock and fisheries are well-developed, with 2.31 lakh animals treated and 43,000 t fish produced (2024-25). Fertiliser use totaled 155.97 (‘000 t), and irrigation covers 286.16 (‘000 ha) gross, with tubewells being the main source.{{Citation needed|date=March 2026}}
 
==Transport==
Muzaffarpur is well-connected by rail and road, with a major railway junction and several national highways, including NH 27. A metro rail project is proposed, and the city's airport is slated for future development.
 
===Railways===
[[Muzaffarpur Junction]] is the major Railway Station of the Muzaffarpur District lies on the [[East Central Railway zone]]. It is connected directly to all the major cities of India.
<ref>{{cite web
|last=Patna Press Staff
|title=Muzaffarpur Railway Station Undergoing Major Redevelopment Under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
|url=https://patnapress.com/muzaffarpur-railway-station-undergoing-major-redevelopment-under-amrit-bharat-station-scheme/
|website=Patna Press
|date=6 September 2025
|access-date=12 September 2025
}}</ref>
 
There are daily and weekly trains available for [[New Delhi]], [[Patna]], [[Secunderabad]], [[Kolkata]], [[Varanasi]], [[Ahmedabad]], [[Lokmanya Tilak Terminus]], [[Howrah]], [[Amritsar]], [[Pune]] and other major cities.
<ref>{{cite web
| url = https://indiarailinfo.com/arrivals/muzaffarpur-junction-mfp/560
| title = Muzaffarpur Junction (MFP) Railway Station: Timetable and Arrivals
| website = India Rail Info
| access-date = 9 September 2025
}}</ref>
 
===Roadways===
{{jct|NH|27|country=IND}}  which is part of India's [[North–South and East–West Corridor|East–West highway corridor]] passes through Muzaffarpur. Muzaffarpur is connected to other parts of India by {{jct|NH|27|country=IND}},{{jct|NH|22|country=IND}}, {{jct|NH|122|country=IND}} and [[List of state highways in Bihar|Bihar State highways]] 48 & 4
<ref>{{cite web
| url = https://morth.nic.in/sites/default/files/Details-of-National-Highways-as-on-31.03_1.pdf
| title = Details of National Highways (as on 31.03.)
| publisher = Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India
| access-date = 9 September 2025
}}</ref>
'''Asian Highway 42''' ([[AH42]]) passes through Muzaffarpur, India, as part of the National Highway 27 (NH 27) route within the city<ref>
[https://bsrdcl.bihar.gov.in/ List of Highways]</ref>
 
===Metro Rail===
[[Muzaffarpur Metro]] is a proposed metro railway service in the Muzaffarpur district of [[Bihar]]. The proposal was proposed by the department of Urban Development and Housing Development of Bihar Government to provide facility of metro railway services in Muzaffarpur
 
For this project, [[Rail India Technical and Economic Service|RITES]] has already completed the survey, finalized the station and route for the Muzaffarpur metro, and sent it to the Bihar government for approval.<ref>{{cite web
| url = https://www.jagran.com/bihar/muzaffarpur-metro-rail-project-metro-train-route-see-stoppage-list-here-23848967.html
| title = मुजफ़्फरपुर में मेट्रो का रूट फाइनल, 20 स्टेशनों पर होगा ठहराव
| website = Jagran
| publisher = Jagran Prakashan Limited
| language = hi
| access-date = 9 September 2025
}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web
| url = https://www.livehindustan.com/bihar/route-of-metro-rail-service-in-muzaffarpur-finalized-these-20-stations-in-two-corridors-21-km-length-201734240134339.html
| title = मुजफ्फरपुर में मेट्रो रेल सर्विस का रूट फाइनल; दो कॉरिडोर में ये 20 स्टेशन, 21.25 किमी लंबाई
| website = Live Hindustan
| publisher = HT Digital Streams Limited
| language = hi
| date = 15 December 2024
| access-date = 9 September 2025
}}</ref>
 
===Airport===
[[Muzaffarpur Airport|Patahi Airport]], located in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India, is currently not operational but is slated for development and expansion, with plans for a longer runway and to accommodate 19 Seater aircraft.<ref>{{cite web
| url = https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/state/bihar/muzaffarpur/aircraft-survey-work-is-complete-from-muzaffarpur-patahi-airport-air-service-will-start-very-soon/articleshow/122557188.cms
| title = मुजफ्फरपुर पताही एयरपोर्ट से विमान सेवा शुरू होने की तैयारी, सर्वे कार्य पूरा
| website = Navbharat Times
| publisher = Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd.
| language = hi
| date = 16 July 2025
| access-date = 9 September 2025
}}</ref>
 
==Healthcare in Muzaffarpur==
Muzaffarpur is home to several major medical institutions and hospitals, both government-run and private. These institutions cater to the medical needs of the local population and surrounding regions. Muzffarpur is also Considered as [[North Bihar|Medical Hub of North Bihar]]
 
'''Some Notabale healthcare facilities in the city include:'''
* [[Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital|Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital (SKMCH)]]
* [[Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Muzaffarpur]]
* Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), SKMCH
* SKMCH Super Speciality Hospital
* Muzaffarpur Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital
* [[Radha Devi Jageshwari Memorial Medical College and Hospital|RDJM Medical College and Hospital]]
* Prashant Memorial Charitable Hospital
* Prasad Hospital
* Maa Janki Hospital
* ASG Eye Hospital
* Aasav Hospital, Muzaffarpur
* Phular Superspeciality Hospital
<ref>{{cite web |last=Tiwari |first=Amrendra |title=प्रधानमंत्री मोदी बिहार को जल्द देंगे बड़ी सौगात, हजारों लोगों को मिलेगा फायदा |url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/muzaffarpur-bihar-news-prime-minister-narendra-modi-inaugurated-homi-bhabha-cancer-hospital-and-research-center-in-muzaffarpur-24021151.html |website=Dainik Jagran |date=2024-09-09 |language=hi |access-date=2025-09-12}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web |last=Kumar |first=Madan |title=Bihar CM inaugurates country's biggest paediatrics care centre at Muzaffarpur |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/bihar-cm-inaugurates-countrys-biggest-paediatrics-care-centre-at-muzaffarpur/articleshow/76237048.cms |website=The Times of India |date=2020-06-06 |access-date=2025-09-12}}</ref>
 
==Education==
Muzaffarpur is also known as the educational hub of [[North Bihar]]. According to the Bihar Economic Survey 2024–25, Muzaffarpur is home to a total of 60 Government colleges. It is also the headquarters of [[Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University]]. Additionally, Muzaffarpur houses the first government engineering college of Bihar Government, [[Muzaffarpur Institute of Technology]]
, which was established in 1954.  The city also has a government medical college [[Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital|Shri Krsihna Medical College]]<ref>{{cite web
| url = https://muzaffarpur.nic.in/public-utility/sk-medical-hospital-muzaffarpur/
| title = SK Medical Hospital, Muzaffarpur
| website = District Muzaffarpur, Government of Bihar
| publisher = Government of Bihar
| access-date = 9 September 2025
}}</ref>
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Notable Colleges in Muzaffarpur
! Name !! Type !! Website
|-
| [[Langat Singh College]] || General Degree College || {{URL|http://www.lscollege.ac.in/}}
|-
| [[S.K.J. Law College]] || Law College || {{URL|https://www.skjlawcollege.ac.in/}}
|-
| RDJM Medical College & Hospital || Private Medical College || {{URL|https://rdjmmch.in/}}
|-
| L.N. Mishra College of Business Management || Business Management College || {{URL|https://lnmcbm.org/}}
|}
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Notable Schools in Muzaffarpur
! Name !! Affiliation/Type !! Website
|-
| Sunshine Prep/High School Muzaffarpur || Private School || {{URL|https://www.sphs.com/}}
|-
| D.A.V. Public School, Bakhri || CBSE - Private School || {{URL|https://davpsbakhri.in/}}
|-
| D.A.V. Public School, Khabra || CBSE - Private School || {{URL|https://davpskhabra.in/}}
|-
| G.D. Mother International School || CBSE - Private School || {{URL|https://gdmis.in/}}
|-
| [[Kendriya Vidyalaya Muzaffarpur]] || Central Government School || {{URL|https://muzzaffarpur.kvs.ac.in/}}
|-
| Kendriya Vidyalaya, CRPF Camp Jhaphan || Central Government School || {{URL|https://crpfjhaphan.kvs.ac.in/}}
|-
| Prabhat Tara School || ICSE -Private School || {{URL|https://www.prabhattaraschool.in/}}
|-
| Delhi Public School, Muzaffarpur || CBSE || {{URL|https://www.dpsmuzaffarpur.com/}}
|-
| Shemford Futuristic School, Muzaffarpur || Private School || <!-- Website not available -->
|}
<ref>{{cite web
|last=Patna Press Staff
|title=Langat Singh College Marks 126 Years with Tribute to India's Knowledge Heritage
|url=https://patnapress.com/langat-singh-college-marks-126-years-with-tribute-to-indias-knowledge-heritage/
|website=Patna Press
|date=4 July 2025
|access-date=12 September 2025
}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web
|last=Patna Press Staff
|title=600 Students Are Studying in RDJM Medical College; Treatment Is Done in OPD: Rajeev Sharma
|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/bihar/muzaffarpur/news/600-students-are-studying-in-rdjm-medical-college-treatment-is-done-in-opd-rajeev-sharma-134717173.html
|website=Dainik Bhaskar
|date=6 March 2025
|access-date=12 September 2025
}}</ref>
 
== Notable people ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Name !! Description
|-
| [[Rambriksh Benipuri]] || Indian freedom movement activist, eminent writer of [[Hindi literature]]
|-
| [[George Fernandes]] || Former [[Defence Minister of India]]
|-
| [[Maghfoor Ahmad Ajazi]] || Freedom fighter and political activist
|-
| Raj Bhushan Choudhary || Indian politician, Member of 18th Lok Sabha, Member of [[Third Modi ministry]]
|-
| Devaki Nandan Khatri || Author of [[Chandrakanta (novel)|Chandrakanta]], first modern [[Hindi]] novel
|-
| Arunabh Kumar || Founder and ex-CEO of [[The Viral Fever]]
|-
| Dinesh Prasad Singh || Indian politician, Member of [[Bihar Legislative Council]]
|-
| Veena Devi || Indian politician, Member of Lok Sabha, [[Vaishali (Lok Sabha constituency)]]
|-
| Rajendra Prasad || India's first president, worked as a professor of English in [[Langat Singh College]]
|-
| Sudhir Kumar Chaudhary || Sports spectator and fan of the [[Indian Cricket Team]]
|-
| Shreya Narayan || Bollywood actress
|-
| Aishwarya Nigam || Bollywood playback singer
|-
| Jai Narain Prasad Nishad || Indian politician and member of parliament from Muzaffarpur Lok Sabha Constituency of Bihar
|-
| Ajay Nishad || Indian politician, Member of 17th Lok Sabha
|-
| Raghunath Pandey || Famous entrepreneur who founded Shri Krishna Medical College & Hospital (SKMCH), Muzaffarpur
|-
| Jubba Sahni || Freedom fighter
|-
| Rajni Ranjan Sahu || Member Rajya Sabha, 1984–1996
|-
| Sunil Sahu || Educator in the US
|-
| Uday Shankar || Media executive and former journalist, president of [[FICCI]], [[The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific]], and chairman of [[Star India]] and [[The Walt Disney Company India]]
|-
| Janki Ballabh Shastri || Hindi poet, writer and critic
|-
| Baikunth Shukla || Revolutionary hanged by the British in 1934
|-
| Yogendra Shukla || Revolutionary, Indian freedom movement activist, served time at [[Cellular Jail|Kalapani]]
|-
| Basawon Singh || Revolutionary, Indian freedom movement activist
|-
| Chandeshwar Prasad Narayan Singh || Diplomat and freedom fighter
|-
| Kishori Sinha || Indian politician and educationalist
|-
| Mridula Sinha || Former Governor of Goa (2014–2019)
|-
| Bapi Tutul || Music composer
|}
<ref>{{Cite web
|title=People and Personalities of Muzaffarpur District
|url=https://aspirational.vikaspedia.in/viewcontent/aspirational-districts/bihar/muzaffarpur/know-your-district/people-and-personalities-of-muzaffarpur-district?lgn=en
|website=Vikaspedia
|access-date=11 September 2025
}}</ref>
 
==Climate ==
Muzaffarpur has a [[humid subtropical climate]] (Cwa) under the [[Köppen climate classification]]. The summer, between April and June, is extremely hot and humid (28–40&nbsp;°C, 90% max). and winter is pleasantly cool, around 6–20&nbsp;°C. Rainfall in Muzaffarpur City is comparatively less compared to other parts of Bihar.


{{Weather box
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| location = Muzaffarpur (1991–2020, extremes 1901–2009)
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| Dec record high C = 29.6
| Dec record high C = 29.6
| year record high C = 44.5
| year record high C = 44.5
| Jan high C = 21.9
| Jan high C = 21.7
| Feb high C = 25.7
| Feb high C = 26.1
| Mar high C = 31.0
| Mar high C = 31.4
| Apr high C = 35.3
| Apr high C = 35.8
| May high C = 35.2
| May high C = 35.3
| Jun high C = 34.9
| Jun high C = 35.0
| Jul high C = 32.6
| Jul high C = 33.0
| Aug high C = 33.0
| Aug high C = 33.1
| Sep high C = 32.3
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| Oct high C = 31.6
| Oct high C = 32.0
| Nov high C = 28.7
| Nov high C = 28.6
| Dec high C = 24.3
| Dec high C = 24.1
| year high C = 30.5
| year high C = 30.7
| Jan low C = 10.2
| Jan low C = 10.4
| Feb low C = 13.1
| Feb low C = 13.6
| Mar low C = 17.2
| Mar low C = 17.8
| Apr low C = 22.0
| Apr low C = 22.6
| May low C = 24.7
| May low C = 25.1
| Jun low C = 26.5
| Jun low C = 26.7
| Jul low C = 26.6
| Jul low C = 27.0
| Aug low C = 26.8
| Aug low C = 27.0
| Sep low C = 25.8
| Sep low C = 26.0
| Oct low C = 22.4
| Oct low C = 23.0
| Nov low C = 16.3
| Nov low C = 16.8
| Dec low C = 11.8
| Dec low C = 12.0
| year low C = 20.3
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| Jan record low C = 2.7
| Jan record low C = 2.7
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| Jan rain mm = 10.5
| Feb rain mm = 11.5
| Feb rain mm = 12.5
| Mar rain mm = 8.4
| Mar rain mm = 7.1
| Apr rain mm = 20.2
| Apr rain mm = 20.9
| May rain mm = 71.5
| May rain mm = 74.9
| Jun rain mm = 160.1
| Jun rain mm = 168.6
| Jul rain mm = 294.5
| Jul rain mm = 270.7
| Aug rain mm = 287.6
| Aug rain mm = 276.5
| Sep rain mm = 208.5
| Sep rain mm = 192.4
| Oct rain mm = 65.4
| Oct rain mm = 48.5
| Nov rain mm = 4.3
| Nov rain mm = 3.8
| Dec rain mm = 4.6
| Dec rain mm = 2.8
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| year rain mm = 1089.2
| Jan rain days = 0.8
| Jan rain days = 0.9
| Feb rain days = 0.9
| Feb rain days = 0.9
| Mar rain days = 0.8
| Mar rain days = 0.7
| Apr rain days = 1.4
| Apr rain days = 1.5
| May rain days = 4.3
| May rain days = 4.4
| Jun rain days = 6.8
| Jun rain days = 7.0
| Jul rain days = 12.7
| Jul rain days = 12.4
| Aug rain days = 11.5
| Aug rain days = 11.9
| Sep rain days = 8.8
| Sep rain days = 8.2
| Oct rain days = 2.2
| Oct rain days = 1.7
| Nov rain days = 0.3
| Nov rain days = 0.2
| Dec rain days = 0.5
| Dec rain days = 0.3
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| time day = 17:30 [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| Jan humidity = 77
| Jan humidity = 79
| Feb humidity = 66
| Feb humidity = 70
| Mar humidity = 54
| Mar humidity = 57
| Apr humidity = 49
| Apr humidity = 52
| May humidity = 60
| May humidity = 63
| Jun humidity = 72
| Jun humidity = 74
| Jul humidity = 82
| Jul humidity = 82
| Aug humidity = 82
| Aug humidity = 83
| Sep humidity = 82
| Sep humidity = 83
| Oct humidity = 77
| Oct humidity = 78
| Nov humidity = 74
| Nov humidity = 76
| Dec humidity = 78
| Dec humidity = 80
| year humidity = 71
| year humidity = 73
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| title = Climatological Tables of Observatories in India 1991-2020
| publisher = [[India Meteorological Department]]
| access-date = April 8, 2024
}}</ref><ref name=IMDnormals>
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==Demographics==
Muzaffarpur has been ranked 32nd best "National Clean Air City" under (Category 2 3-10L Population cities) in India.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 September 2024 |access-date=17 September 2024|title=Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2024 |url=https://prana.cpcb.gov.in/ncapServices/robust/fetchFilesFromDrive/Swachh_Vayu_Survekshan_2024_Result.pdf |website=India - National Clean Air Programme }}</ref>
As of the 2011 India census,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=16 June 2004|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=1 November 2008|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Muzaffarpur had a population of 393,724.<ref name="census_india"/><!-- ''NOT'' the district, which is covered in a separate article! --> Males constituted 52.96% (208,509) of the population and females 47.04% (185,215).<ref name="census_india"/> Muzaffarpur had a literacy rate of 74.74%. Male literacy was 77.99%, and female literacy was 71.08%.<ref name="census_india"/>
 
As per 2011 census data, there are total 275,233 Hindus whereas 74,680 Muslims and 1,352 Christians along with other small minorities.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.censusindia2011.com/bihar/muzaffarpur-population.html |title = Muzaffarpur District Population, Bihar, List of Taluks in Muzaffarpur}}</ref>


{{Pie chart
== See also ==
|thumb = right
* [[Muzaffarpur district]]
|caption = Religion in Muzaffarpur (2011)
* [[Tirhut division]]
|label1 = [[Hinduism]]
* [[Garibnath Temple]]
|value1 = 77.65
* [[Muzaffarpur Junction]]
|color1 = Orange
|label2 = [[Islam]]
|value2 = 21.07
|color2 = Green
|label3 = Other
|value3 = 1.28
|color3 = Grey
}}
 
==Economy==
[[File:Vasant Palace, Muzaffarpur.jpg|thumb|वसंत पैलेस]]
In 2006 the [[Ministry of Panchayati Raj]] named Muzaffarpur one of the country's 250 [[Poverty in India|most backward districts]] (out of a total of [[Districts of India|640]]).<ref name=brgf/> It is one of the 36 districts in Bihar currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF).<ref name=brgf>{{cite web|author=Ministry of Panchayati Raj|date=8 September 2009|title=A Note on the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme|publisher=National Institute of Rural Development|url=http://www.nird.org.in/brgf/doc/brgf_BackgroundNote.pdf|access-date=27 September 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120405033402/http://www.nird.org.in/brgf/doc/brgf_BackgroundNote.pdf|archive-date=5 April 2012}}</ref>
 
===Lychee===
[[File:Lychee garden in Muzaffarpur.JPG|thumb|Lychee garden in Muzaffarpur]]
The [[lychee]] crop, which is available from May to June, is mainly cultivated in the districts of Muzaffarpur and surrounding districts. Cultivation of litchi covers approximately an area of about 25,800 hectares producing about 300,000 tonnes every year. Litchi are exported to big cities of India like Mumbai, Kolkata, and even to other countries. India's share in the world litchi market amounts to less than 1%. The names of the litchi produced in Muzaffarpur are ''Shahi'' and ''[[China 3 lychee|China]]''. The fruits are known for excellent aroma and quality.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fao.org/docrep/005/ac684e/ac684e08.htm |title=7. LYCHEE PRODUCTION IN INDIA |publisher=Fao.org |date=31 May 1992 |access-date=2 August 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141117223239/http://www.fao.org/docrep/005/ac684e/ac684e08.htm |archive-date=17 November 2014 }}</ref>
 
Bihar's contribution in the production of lychee in about 40 percent of lychee produced in India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=162221|title=Bihar is the top litchi producing State, about 300 thousand metric tonnes of litchi is being produced from 32 thousand hectare areas: Shri Radha Mohan Singh|website=pib.nic.in|access-date=25 February 2021}}</ref>
 
Bihar has emerged as a brewery hub with major domestic and foreign firms setting up production units in the state. [[Vijay Mallya]]'s group, [[United Breweries Group]], is setting up a production unit to make litchi-flavoured wine, in Muzaffarpur in 2012. The company has leased litchi gardens.<ref name="Bihar emerging as brewery hub">{{cite news |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/cons-products/liquor/bihar-emerging-as-brewery-hub/articleshow/11509175.cms |title=Bihar emerging as brewery hub |newspaper=Economic Times |access-date=16 January 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140524125923/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/cons-products/liquor/bihar-emerging-as-brewery-hub/articleshow/11509175.cms |archive-date=24 May 2014 |date=16 January 2012 }}</ref>
 
Muzaffarpur based Prabhat Zarda Factory is one of the leading tobacco manufacturers of India.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sinha |first1=Nishant |title=Sale of tobacco products legal |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/bihar/sale-of-tobacco-products-legal/cid/1360913 |access-date=17 January 2020 |work=The Telegraph |date=20 July 2016 |language=en}}</ref>
 
==Transport==
===Railways===
[[File:Aerial view of Muzaffarpur Junction.jpg|thumb|Aerial view of Muzaffarpur Junction with sunset view]]
[[Muzaffarpur Junction railway station]] ('''MFP''')<ref>{{cite web |title=Muzaffarpur Jn |url=https://www.railyatri.in/stations/muzaffarpur-jn-mfp
|website=www.railyatri.in
|access-date=18 August 2022
|language=en}}</ref> is a main '''A1 Category''' railway junction in '''Sonpur Division''' of '''East Central Railway''', having total 8 platforms, with three suburban stations, Ram Dayalu Nagar, Narayanpur Anant (Sherpur) and Jubba Sahni. More than 200 trains regularly visits this 136+ year old railway junction.
 
===Roads===
[[File: Road connecting New Zero Mile with NH-57.JPG|thumb|Road connecting New Zero Mile with NH-57]]
[[National Highway 57 (India)]] comes via [[Gorakhpur]], [[Motihari]], [[Mehsi]] and crosses Muzaffarpur and [[National Highway 57 (India)]] goes to [[Darbhanga]], [[Purnia]]. The [[North–South and East-West Corridor|East–West Corridor]] crosses Muzaffarpur thus connecting it to all the major towns and cities in India. [[National Highway 22 (India)]] starting from [[Hajipur]] passes through Muzaffarpur and connects Muzaffarpur to [[Sitamarhi]]. [[National Highway 28 (India)]] connects [[Mehsi]] and Muzaffarpur to [[Barauni]], all 6 National Highways having junction there.
 
===Airport===
[[Muzaffarpur Airport]] ('''IATA: MZU, ICAO: VEMZ''')<ref>{{cite web |title=Muzaffarpur Airport |url=https://centreforaviation.com/data/profiles/airports/muzaffarpur-airport-mzu
|website=centreforaviation.com
|access-date=16 August 2022
|language=en}}</ref> is located in Patahi of Muzaffarpur city (besides NH 722 '''Muzaffarpur - [[Chhapra]]''' (Rewa Ghat)) in the state of Bihar, India. It was operable from 1967 to 1982, on a regular basis. Currently it is not in operations, commercially.<ref>{{cite web |title=Muzaffarpur Airport (Bihar) |url=http://www.aai.aero/allAirports/muzzafarpur.jsp
|website=www.aai.aero
|access-date=16 August 2022
|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Muzaffarpur Airport, Patahi, Muzaffarpur (Bihar) - In News Article |url=https://www.muzcorner.in/2021/08/centre-demands-475-acres-land-start-airport-muzaffarpur.html
|website=www.muzcorner.in
|access-date=16 August 2022
|language=en}}</ref>
 
[[Darbhanga Airport]] is the nearest domestic airport roughly 64&nbsp;km away by road.  [[Patna Airport]] is the nearest customs airport roughly 70&nbsp;km from the city.
 
==Education==
 
=== University ===
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* [[Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University]]
 
===Colleges===
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*[[Langat Singh College]]
*[[Muzaffarpur Institute of Technology]]
*[[Mahant Darshan Das Mahila College]]
*[[S.K.J. Law College]]
*[[Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital]]
 
===Schools ===
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*[[Kendriya Vidyalaya Muzaffarpur]]
*[[S.K. Mother International School]] (2007)
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*[[DAV Public School, Malighat]]<ref>{{cite web |title=DAV Public School |url=https://school.careers360.com/schools/dav-public-school-malighat-muzaffarpur |website=school.careers360.com |access-date=26 February 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
*[[DAV Public School, Bakhri]]<ref>{{cite web |title=D.A.V. Ppublic School |url=https://schools.org.in/muzaffarpur/10140809403/d-a-v-public-school-bakhari.html |website=schools.org.in |access-date=26 February 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
*[[Holy mission senior secondary school, Dighra]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Holy Mission Senior Secondary School |url=https://school.careers360.com/schools/holy-mission-senior-secondary-school-bangra-muzaffarpur |website=school.career360.com |access-date=30 September 2022|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Oxford Senior Secondary School, Raghunathpur]],<ref>{{cite web |title=OXFORD SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL|url=https://school.careers360.com/schools/oxford-senior-secondary-school-raghunathpura-muzaffarpur |website=school.career360.com |access-date=30 September 2022|language=en}}</ref>
*[[St. Joseph's Senior Secondary School]]<ref>{{cite web |title=St. Joseph's Senior Secondary School |url=https://school.careers360.com/schools/st-josephs-senior-secondary-school-bangra-muzaffarpur |website=school.careers360.com |access-date=13 August 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
*[[St. Xavier International School, Adarshgram]]<ref>{{cite web |title=St. Xavier International School |url=https://school.careers360.com/schools/st-xavier-international-school-adarshgram-muzaffarpur |website=school.careers360.com |access-date=26 February 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
*[[Shanti Niketan Awasiya Bal Vidyalaya]], Shantinagar, Ahiyapur,<ref>{{cite web |title=Shanti Niketan Awasiya Bal Vidyalaya |url=https://school.careers360.com/schools/shanti-niketan-awasiya-bal-vidyalaya-ahiyapur-muzaffarpur |website=school.career360.com |access-date=30 September 2022|language=en}}</ref>
 
==Notable people==
[[File:रामवृक्ष बेनीपुरी.jpg|thumb|[[Rambriksh Benipuri]]: freedom fighter, Socialist Leader, editor and Hindi writer]]<!--Arranged alphabetically per LAST NAMES-->
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*[[Maghfoor Ahmad Ajazi]], political activist and freedom fighter
*[[Rambriksh Benipuri]] Indian freedom movement activist, eminent writer of [[Hindi literature]]
*[[Sudhir Kumar Chaudhary]], sports spectator and fan of the [[Indian Cricket Team]]
*[[Muhammad Shafi Daudi]], he was a prominent freedom fighter and Scholar. [[Mahatma Gandhi]] stayed at his home when he visited Motihari and started [[Satyagraha]]
*[[Veena Devi]], Indian politician, Member of 17th Lok Sabha
*[[Devaki Nandan Khatri]], the author of ''Chandrakanta'' (in Hindi)
*[[Arunabh Kumar]], founder and ex-CEO of TVF
*[[Shahbaz Nadeem]], Indian cricketer
*[[Shreya Narayan]], Bollywood actress
*[[Aishwarya Nigam]], a Bollywood playback singer
*[[Ajay Nishad]], Indian Politician, Member of 17th Lok Sabha
*[[Raghunath Pandey]], famous entrepreneur who founded Shri Krishna Medical College & Hospital ( SKMCH), Muzaffarpur.
*[[Rajendra Prasad]], India's first president, worked as a professor of English in [[Langat Singh College]]
*[[Prabhat Ranjan]], Social Entrepreneur, Educationist
*[[Jubba Sahni]], freedom fighter
*[[Rajni Ranjan Sahu]], Member Rajya Sabha, 1984–1996
*[[Sunil Sahu]], Educator in the US
*[[Uday Shankar (businessman)|Uday Shankar]] media executive and former journalist, president of [[FICCI]], [[The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific]], and chairman of [[Star India]] and [[The Walt Disney Company India]]
*[[Janki Ballabh Shastri]], Hindi poet, writer and critic
*[[Baikunth Shukla]] revolutionary hanged by the British in 1934
*[[Yogendra Shukla]] revolutionary, Indian freedom movement activist, served time at [[Cellular Jail|Kalapani]]
*[[Basawon Singh (Sinha)|Basawon Singh]] revolutionary, Indian freedom movement activist
*[[Chandeshwar Prasad Narayan Singh]], diplomat and freedom fighter
*[[Dinesh Prasad Singh]], Indian politician
*[[Kishori Sinha]] Indian politician and educationalist
*[[Manish Singh]], Indian Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of ZZED Media
*[[Mridula Sinha]], former Governor of Goa (2014{{ndash}}2019)
*[[Richa Soni]], TV actress
*[[Bapi Tutul]], Music Composer
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<!---♦♦♦ Please keep the list in alphabetical order by LAST NAME ♦♦♦--->
 
==See also==
* ''[[Appan Samachar]]''
* [[List of cities in Bihar]]
* [[List of cities in Bihar]]
* [[Sujini embroidery work of Bihar]]
* [[Sujini embroidery work of Bihar]]
* [[Shirsh Bihar United FC|Muzaffarpur Shirsh Bihar United Football Club]]


==References==
== Notes ==
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== References ==
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==External links==
== External links ==
 
{{Commons category|Muzaffarpur}}
* [http://muzaffarpur.nic.in Official website of Muzaffarpur District]
* [http://muzaffarpur.nic.in Official website of Muzaffarpur District]
* [http://tirhut-muzaffarpur.bih.nic.in Official website of Tirhut Division]
* [http://tirhut-muzaffarpur.bih.nic.in Official website of Tirhut Division]
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This article is about the municipality in India. For its namesake district, see Muzaffarpur district.
Muzaffarpur
मुज़फ्फ़रपुर
City
Muzaffarpur City Aerial View
Bio Fuel Unit
Sahu Pokhar
P&M Mall
Cancer Hospital
RamaKrishna Mission Seva Sharam
Nickname: 
Capital of North Bihar
Coordinates: 26°7′21″N 85°23′26″E / 26.12250°N 85.39056°E / 26.12250; 85.39056
Country India
State Bihar
RegionTirhut division
DistrictMuzaffarpur
Established01 January 1875
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Corporation
 • BodyMuzaffarpur Municipal Corporation
 • MayorNirmala Sahu
 • Municipal CommissionerVikram Virkar (IAS)
 • SP CityKota Kiran (IPS)
 • Member of ParliamentRaj Bhushan Choudhary (BJP)
 • MLARanjan Kumar (BJP)
Area
 • Total91 km2 (35 sq mi)
Elevation
60 m (200 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total354,462
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
 • Additional officialEnglish
 • RegionalBajjika[1]
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
842001–842005
Telephone code0621
ISO 3166 codeIN-BR
Vehicle registrationBR-06
Sex ratio1000:890 ♂/♀
Lok Sabha constituencyMuzaffarpur
Vidhan Sabha constituencyMuzaffarpur,
Websitemuzaffarpur.bih.nic.in

Muzaffarpur About this soundpronunciation (help·info) is a city in the Muzaffarpur district, situated on the banks of the Burhi Gandak River in the Tirhut division of the Indian state of Bihar. It serves as the administrative headquarters of both the Tirhut division and the Muzaffarpur district. Muzaffarpur is the fourth most populous city in Bihar and is often referred to as the Capital of North Bihar.[2]

The city is renowned for its Shahi lychee, earning it the nickname Lychee Kingdom of India.[3][4]

A study conducted by the Government of Bihar identified Muzaffarpur, along with Patna, Vaishali, Gaya, and Begusarai, as one of the top five districts in the state in terms of rapid economic growth.[5]

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The current city was established in 1875 during the British Raj for administrative convenience, by dividing the Tirhut district and was named after an aumil, Muzaffar Khan; thus the city came to be known as Muzaffarpur.[6]

History[edit | edit source]

Muzaffarpur was created in 1875 for administrative convenience by splitting the former Tirhut district. The present district traces its origins to the 18th century and is named after Muzaffar Khan, an Amil (revenue officer) under British rule.[7]

The region's history extends back to ancient Indian epics, including the Ramayana. Historically known as Videha, the area was ruled by King Janak, father of Goddess Sita (also known as Vaidehi), who is said to have been born in Sitamarhi, a place considered sacred in Hindu tradition.

The earliest recorded history of the district begins with the Vrijji Republic, a confederation of eight clans dominated by the Licchavis. The powerful kingdom of Magadh formed matrimonial alliances with the Licchavis in 519 BCE. Ajatshatru later invaded Vaishali and established Patliputra (modern Patna).

Ambarati, located 40 km from Muzaffarpur, is believed to be the home of Amrapali, a famed royal dancer of Vaishali. Vaishali was also a center of religious renaissance and is notable as the birthplace of Mahavir, the 24th Jain Tirthankara, a contemporary of Gautama Buddha.

Between the 7th and 11th centuries CE, Muzaffarpur was ruled by various dynasties, including those of Emperor Harsha Vardhan, the Palas, the Chedis, and the Senas. The region came under Muslim control in the early 14th century, with rulers like Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq consolidating power.

The Simraon dynasty in neighboring Champaran once extended its influence over Mithila and Nepal until Tughlaq Shah invaded Tirhut in 1323. Later, the area fell under the control of the Jaunpur Sultanate and then the Delhi Sultanate. The Nawabs of Bengal also exercised control before the region became part of the Mughal Empire.

Following the British victory at the Battle of Buxar in 1764, Muzaffarpur came under British East India Company rule. The district played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. Notably, Khudiram Bose, a young revolutionary, was executed in Muzaffarpur in 1908 for his involvement in a bombing attempt against British officials. A memorial commemorates Bose in the district.

Mahatma Gandhi's visits to Muzaffarpur in 1920 and 1927 further inspired nationalist sentiments. The district's unique location at the cultural crossroads of Hindu and Islamic traditions has contributed to its diverse heritage. [8]

Geography[edit | edit source]

Muzaffarpur is located at 26°07′N 85°24′E / 26.12°N 85.4°E / 26.12; 85.4.[9] The city lies in a highly active seismic zone of India. In the disastrous earthquake on 15 January 1934, much of the town suffered severe damage and many people died.[10] It has an average elevation of 47 meters (154 feet). This saucer shaped, low-centered town lies on the great Indo-Gangetic plains of Bihar, over Himalayan silt and sand brought by the glacier-fed and rain-fed meandering rivers of the Himalayas.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the 2011 India census,[11] Muzaffarpur had a population of 393,724.[12] Males constituted 52.96% (208,509) of the population and females 47.04% (185,215).[12] Muzaffarpur had a literacy rate of 85.16%. Male literacy was 88.83%, and female literacy was 81.05%.[13]

As per 2011 census data, there are total 275,233 Hindus whereas 74,680 Muslims and 1,352 Christians along with other small minorities.[14]

Religion in Muzaffarpur (2011)

  Hinduism (77.65%)
  Islam (21.07%)
  Other (1.28%)

Muzaffarpur Smart City Mission[edit | edit source]

The Muzaffarpur Smart City Mission is part of the Government of India's Smart Cities Mission, launched in 2015 to promote sustainable and citizen-friendly urban development. Muzaffarpur, Bihar, was selected in a later round of the programme.

The city's projects were initially sanctioned at ₹1,580 crore, later revised to ₹982 crore. Implementation has faced delays, with deadlines extended to 2024.

On 3 October 2025, the Government of Bihar approved a proposal under which the Smart City companies in Muzaffarpur, Patna, Bhagalpur, and Bihar Sharif would operate as government agencies under the Urban Development and Housing Department (UDHD) of Bihar Government.[15]

Project Details[edit | edit source]

List of Major Development Projects in Muzaffarpur
Source: MyMMC Project Details (official website)
S.No. Project Name Description / Remarks
1 Redevelopment of Sikandarpur Stadium Redevelopment of Sikandarpur Stadium as a multi-purpose sports stadium.
2 Municipal Shopping Mart at Tilak Maidan Construction of a municipal shopping mart at Tilak Maidan, Muzaffarpur.
3 Renovation of Town Hall Renovation and modernization of the Town Hall in Muzaffarpur.
4 Construction of ICCC Building Construction of the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) building in MRDA(D) campus, Muzaffarpur.
5 Master System Integrator (MSI) Implementation of the Master System Integrator for the ICCC under Muzaffarpur Smart City Limited (MSCL).
6 Development of Sewerage System Development and improvement of the city’s sewerage infrastructure.
7 Beautification of Sikandarpur Lake Front Beautification and development of the Sikandarpur Lake Front in Muzaffarpur.
8 Re-Development of City Park Redevelopment of City Park, Muzaffarpur, with modern amenities.
9 Development of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav Park Creation of a new commemorative park celebrating "Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav" in Muzaffarpur.
10 Re-Development of Jubba Sahni Park Redevelopment and landscaping of Jubba Sahni Park, Muzaffarpur.
11 Re-Development of Indira Park Upgradation and redevelopment of Indira Park in Muzaffarpur.
12 Junction Improvement Works Junction improvement works at six major intersections in Muzaffarpur.
13 UG Main Storm Water Drainage Construction of an underground main storm water drainage system.
14 Redevelopment of MIT Spinal Road Redevelopment of MIT Spinal Road from Railway Station (Dharamshala Chowk) to Bairiya Chowk via Laxmi Chowk.
15 Redevelopment of Road (Adarsh Nagar Thana to Harisabha Chowk) Redevelopment of the road from Adarsh Nagar Thana to Harisabha Chowk via Kalyani Chowk, Muzaffarpur.
16 Redevelopment of Peripheral Road Redevelopment of the peripheral road from Railway Station (Dharamshala Chowk) to Akhara Ghat Bridge via Tower Chowk.
17 Face Lifting of CBD Area Face lifting and beautification of the Central Business District (CBD) area along major roads in the ABD area of Muzaffarpur Smart City.
18 Construction of Smart Mini Bus & E-Rickshaw Stops Construction of 25 smart shelters for mini-buses and e-rickshaws across Muzaffarpur.
19 RO Water Points Installation of RO water points at different key junctions in Muzaffarpur.
20 Integrated Bus Terminal at Bairiya Construction of an integrated bus terminal at Bairiya, Muzaffarpur.

Project Status[edit | edit source]

List of Major Development Projects in Muzaffarpur
Source: MyMMC Project Status
S.No. Project Name Description / Remarks Status Completion (%)
1 Redevelopment of Sikandarpur Stadium Redevelopment of Sikandarpur Stadium as a multi-purpose sports stadium. Running 65%
2 Beautification of Sikandarpur Lake Front Beautification and development of the Sikandarpur Lake Front in Muzaffarpur. Running 95%
3 Municipal Shopping Mart at Tilak Maidan Construction of a municipal shopping mart at Tilak Maidan, Muzaffarpur. Completed 100%
4 Master System Integrator (MSI) for ICCC Implementation of the Master System Integrator for the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) under Muzaffarpur Smart City Limited (MSCL). Completed 100%
5 Renovation of Town Hall Renovation and modernization of the Town Hall in Muzaffarpur. Completed 100%
6 Construction of ICCC Building Construction of the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) building in MRDA(D) campus, Muzaffarpur. Completed 100%
7 Re-Development of City Park Redevelopment of City Park, Muzaffarpur, with modern amenities. Completed 100%
8 Development of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav Park Creation of a commemorative park celebrating "Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav" in Muzaffarpur. Completed 100%
9 Re-Development of Jubba Sahni Park Redevelopment and landscaping of Jubba Sahni Park, Muzaffarpur. Completed 100%
10 Re-Development of Indira Park Upgradation and redevelopment of Indira Park in Muzaffarpur. Completed 100%
11 Junction Improvement Works Junction improvement works at six major intersections in Muzaffarpur. Completed 100%
12 Development of Sewerage System Development and improvement of the city’s sewerage infrastructure. Running 96%
13 UG Main Storm Water Drainage Construction of an underground main storm water drainage system. Running 96%
14 Redevelopment of MIT Spinal Road Redevelopment of MIT Spinal Road from Railway Station (Dharamshala Chowk) to Bairiya Chowk via Laxmi Chowk. Completed 100%
15 Redevelopment of Road (Adarsh Nagar Thana to Harisabha Chowk) Redevelopment of the road from Adarsh Nagar Thana to Harisabha Chowk via Kalyani Chowk, Muzaffarpur. Completed 100%
16 Redevelopment of Peripheral Road Redevelopment of the peripheral road from Railway Station (Dharamshala Chowk) to Akhara Ghat Bridge via Tower Chowk. Completed 100%
17 Face Lifting of CBD Area Face lifting and beautification of the Central Business District (CBD) area along major roads in the ABD area of Muzaffarpur Smart City. Completed 100%
18 Construction of Smart Mini Bus & E-Rickshaw Stops Construction of 25 smart shelters for mini buses and e-rickshaws across Muzaffarpur. Completed 100%
19 RO Water Points Installation of RO water points at different key junctions in Muzaffarpur. Running 0%
20 Integrated Bus Terminal at Bairiya Construction of an integrated bus terminal at Bairiya, Muzaffarpur. Running 0%
21 Public Awareness Campaigns and Workshops Conducting public awareness campaigns and workshops under Muzaffarpur Smart City initiatives. Completed 100%

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Sikanadarpur Mann
Smart City Office
ICCC Building Muzaffarpur

Muzaffarpur Military Station[edit | edit source]

Muzaffarpur Military Station, also known as the Muzaffarpur Cantonment, Muzaffarpur Army Area or Station Headquarter Muzaffarpur, is a defence establishment of the Indian Army located in Shrirampuri, near Circuit House Road, in the Muzaffarpur district.

The station provides administrative, logistic, and welfare facilities for serving and retired defence personnel in North Bihar. It is associated with the 151 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) – Jat Regiment, which operates under the Territorial Army framework of the Indian Army.[16]Template:AI-retrieved source

  • Overview

The military station includes an Army Canteen that has served defence personnel and ex-servicemen of the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and Indian Navy in the region for over a century. It is among the oldest canteens in eastern India, established around 1859–1860, providing subsidized goods and amenities to military personnel. The station also houses an Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) Polyclinic, which provides medical care and health services to retired defence personnel and their dependents.[17]

  • Location

Address: Circuit House Road, Shrirampuri, Muzaffarpur, Bihar – 842001

Economy[edit | edit source]

Muzaffarpur is one of Bihar’s most economically important districts, ranking among the top three in GDDP and per-capita income, with high NDDP figures (Bihar Economic Survey 2025–26). The district has a diversified economy, with industries in textiles, bag manufacturing, agro-based products, dairy, and lychee cultivation. Industrial areas like Bela and Bariyarpur host major companies such as Bihar Drugs & Organic Chemicals Ltd and Muzaffarpur Dairy. Sutapatti Bazar and Motijheel Market are key commercial hubs.

Per capita GDP (2024) is around US$402, contributing ~5% to Bihar’s GDP. The district consumed 1,807 million units of energy, had 97,500+ registered vehicles, and generated ₹440 crore from stamp duty and registration fees. Muzaffarpur has over six malls, 26 car dealerships, 150 two-wheeler dealerships, and 8,584 POS machines.

Industrial Areas[edit | edit source]

Industrial development is managed by Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority (BIADA), with key facilities like Suresh Chips and Semiconductor (Sherpur), Bela Industrial Area (textiles/bags), Bariyarpur Industrial Area, Paroo Industrial Area (700 acres), Mega Food Park, biofuel plants, leather park, and dairy plants. Notable companies include High Spirit, Rakesh Masala, Cosmus Lifestyle, Shree Shyam Industries, and others.[citation needed]

Agriculture[edit | edit source]

Muzaffarpur, known as Lychee Kingdom of India, is an important agricultural district, producing fruits, vegetables, fish, and livestock products. Major horticultural crops include Litchi, Mango, Banana, Guava, Onion, Lotato, Brinjal, and cauliflower. Livestock and fisheries are well-developed, with 2.31 lakh animals treated and 43,000 t fish produced (2024-25). Fertiliser use totaled 155.97 (‘000 t), and irrigation covers 286.16 (‘000 ha) gross, with tubewells being the main source.[citation needed]

Transport[edit | edit source]

Muzaffarpur is well-connected by rail and road, with a major railway junction and several national highways, including NH 27. A metro rail project is proposed, and the city's airport is slated for future development.

Railways[edit | edit source]

Muzaffarpur Junction is the major Railway Station of the Muzaffarpur District lies on the East Central Railway zone. It is connected directly to all the major cities of India. [18]

There are daily and weekly trains available for New Delhi, Patna, Secunderabad, Kolkata, Varanasi, Ahmedabad, Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, Howrah, Amritsar, Pune and other major cities. [19]

Roadways[edit | edit source]

NH 27 which is part of India's East–West highway corridor passes through Muzaffarpur. Muzaffarpur is connected to other parts of India by NH 27, NH 22, NH 122 and Bihar State highways 48 & 4 [20] Asian Highway 42 (AH42) passes through Muzaffarpur, India, as part of the National Highway 27 (NH 27) route within the city[21]

Metro Rail[edit | edit source]

Muzaffarpur Metro is a proposed metro railway service in the Muzaffarpur district of Bihar. The proposal was proposed by the department of Urban Development and Housing Development of Bihar Government to provide facility of metro railway services in Muzaffarpur

For this project, RITES has already completed the survey, finalized the station and route for the Muzaffarpur metro, and sent it to the Bihar government for approval.[22] [23]

Airport[edit | edit source]

Patahi Airport, located in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India, is currently not operational but is slated for development and expansion, with plans for a longer runway and to accommodate 19 Seater aircraft.[24]

Healthcare in Muzaffarpur[edit | edit source]

Muzaffarpur is home to several major medical institutions and hospitals, both government-run and private. These institutions cater to the medical needs of the local population and surrounding regions. Muzffarpur is also Considered as Medical Hub of North Bihar

Some Notabale healthcare facilities in the city include:

[25] [26]

Education[edit | edit source]

Muzaffarpur is also known as the educational hub of North Bihar. According to the Bihar Economic Survey 2024–25, Muzaffarpur is home to a total of 60 Government colleges. It is also the headquarters of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University. Additionally, Muzaffarpur houses the first government engineering college of Bihar Government, Muzaffarpur Institute of Technology , which was established in 1954. The city also has a government medical college Shri Krsihna Medical College[27]

Notable Colleges in Muzaffarpur
Name Type Website
Langat Singh College General Degree College www.lscollege.ac.in
S.K.J. Law College Law College www.skjlawcollege.ac.in
RDJM Medical College & Hospital Private Medical College rdjmmch.in
L.N. Mishra College of Business Management Business Management College lnmcbm.org
Notable Schools in Muzaffarpur
Name Affiliation/Type Website
Sunshine Prep/High School Muzaffarpur Private School www.sphs.com
D.A.V. Public School, Bakhri CBSE - Private School davpsbakhri.in
D.A.V. Public School, Khabra CBSE - Private School davpskhabra.in
G.D. Mother International School CBSE - Private School gdmis.in
Kendriya Vidyalaya Muzaffarpur Central Government School muzzaffarpur.kvs.ac.in
Kendriya Vidyalaya, CRPF Camp Jhaphan Central Government School crpfjhaphan.kvs.ac.in
Prabhat Tara School ICSE -Private School www.prabhattaraschool.in
Delhi Public School, Muzaffarpur CBSE www.dpsmuzaffarpur.com
Shemford Futuristic School, Muzaffarpur Private School

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Notable people[edit | edit source]

Name Description
Rambriksh Benipuri Indian freedom movement activist, eminent writer of Hindi literature
George Fernandes Former Defence Minister of India
Maghfoor Ahmad Ajazi Freedom fighter and political activist
Raj Bhushan Choudhary Indian politician, Member of 18th Lok Sabha, Member of Third Modi ministry
Devaki Nandan Khatri Author of Chandrakanta, first modern Hindi novel
Arunabh Kumar Founder and ex-CEO of The Viral Fever
Dinesh Prasad Singh Indian politician, Member of Bihar Legislative Council
Veena Devi Indian politician, Member of Lok Sabha, Vaishali (Lok Sabha constituency)
Rajendra Prasad India's first president, worked as a professor of English in Langat Singh College
Sudhir Kumar Chaudhary Sports spectator and fan of the Indian Cricket Team
Shreya Narayan Bollywood actress
Aishwarya Nigam Bollywood playback singer
Jai Narain Prasad Nishad Indian politician and member of parliament from Muzaffarpur Lok Sabha Constituency of Bihar
Ajay Nishad Indian politician, Member of 17th Lok Sabha
Raghunath Pandey Famous entrepreneur who founded Shri Krishna Medical College & Hospital (SKMCH), Muzaffarpur
Jubba Sahni Freedom fighter
Rajni Ranjan Sahu Member Rajya Sabha, 1984–1996
Sunil Sahu Educator in the US
Uday Shankar Media executive and former journalist, president of FICCI, The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific, and chairman of Star India and The Walt Disney Company India
Janki Ballabh Shastri Hindi poet, writer and critic
Baikunth Shukla Revolutionary hanged by the British in 1934
Yogendra Shukla Revolutionary, Indian freedom movement activist, served time at Kalapani
Basawon Singh Revolutionary, Indian freedom movement activist
Chandeshwar Prasad Narayan Singh Diplomat and freedom fighter
Kishori Sinha Indian politician and educationalist
Mridula Sinha Former Governor of Goa (2014–2019)
Bapi Tutul Music composer

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Climate[edit | edit source]

Muzaffarpur has a humid subtropical climate (Cwa) under the Köppen climate classification. The summer, between April and June, is extremely hot and humid (28–40 °C, 90% max). and winter is pleasantly cool, around 6–20 °C. Rainfall in Muzaffarpur City is comparatively less compared to other parts of Bihar.

Climate data for Muzaffarpur (1991–2020, extremes 1901–2009)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 30.8
(87.4) 		34.6
(94.3) 		39.4
(102.9) 		42.2
(108.0) 		44.5
(112.1) 		43.4
(110.1) 		43.5
(110.3) 		40.6
(105.1) 		38.2
(100.8) 		35.9
(96.6) 		33.2
(91.8) 		29.6
(85.3) 		44.5
(112.1)
Average high °C (°F) 21.7
(71.1) 		26.1
(79.0) 		31.4
(88.5) 		35.8
(96.4) 		35.3
(95.5) 		35.0
(95.0) 		33.0
(91.4) 		33.1
(91.6) 		32.6
(90.7) 		32.0
(89.6) 		28.6
(83.5) 		24.1
(75.4) 		30.7
(87.3)
Average low °C (°F) 10.4
(50.7) 		13.6
(56.5) 		17.8
(64.0) 		22.6
(72.7) 		25.1
(77.2) 		26.7
(80.1) 		27.0
(80.6) 		27.0
(80.6) 		26.0
(78.8) 		23.0
(73.4) 		16.8
(62.2) 		12.0
(53.6) 		20.6
(69.1)
Record low °C (°F) 2.7
(36.9) 		2.2
(36.0) 		7.2
(45.0) 		12.6
(54.7) 		18.3
(64.9) 		19.4
(66.9) 		20.9
(69.6) 		20.6
(69.1) 		19.6
(67.3) 		14.4
(57.9) 		7.7
(45.9) 		4.0
(39.2) 		2.2
(36.0)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 10.5
(0.41) 		12.5
(0.49) 		7.1
(0.28) 		20.9
(0.82) 		74.9
(2.95) 		168.6
(6.64) 		270.7
(10.66) 		276.5
(10.89) 		192.4
(7.57) 		48.5
(1.91) 		3.8
(0.15) 		2.8
(0.11) 		1,089.2
(42.88)
Average rainy days 0.9 0.9 0.7 1.5 4.4 7.0 12.4 11.9 8.2 1.7 0.2 0.3 50.1
Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST) 79 70 57 52 63 74 82 83 83 78 76 80 73
Source: India Meteorological Department[31][32][33]

Muzaffarpur has been ranked 32nd best "National Clean Air City" under (Category 2 3-10L Population cities) in India.[34]

See also[edit | edit source]

Notes[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

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  10. ↑ Bihar India Earthquake Movie, 15 January 1934 Archived 6 January 2009 at the Wayback Machine. Harappa.com (15 January 1934). Retrieved on 9 January 2011.
  11. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Urban Agglomerations/Cities having population 3 lakh and above" (PDF). Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011. Government of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 November 2011. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
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  21. ↑ List of Highways
  22. ↑ "मुजफ़्फरपुर में मेट्रो का रूट फाइनल, 20 स्टेशनों पर होगा ठहराव". Jagran (in हिन्दी). Jagran Prakashan Limited. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
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  29. ↑ Patna Press Staff (6 March 2025). "600 Students Are Studying in RDJM Medical College; Treatment Is Done in OPD: Rajeev Sharma". Dainik Bhaskar. Retrieved 12 September 2025.
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