Motipur | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Motipur Location in Bihar, India | |
| Coordinates: 26°18′N 85°08′E / 26.3°N 85.13°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Bihar |
| District | Muzaffarpur district |
| Elevation | 60 m (200 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 28,572 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Maithili, Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 843111 |
| Telephone code | 06223 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-BR |
Motipur is a town and a notified area in Muzaffarpur district in the Indian state of Bihar.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Motipur is located in the northern part of Muzaffarpur district of Bihar. The town is situated within the regional road and railway network connecting Muzaffarpur, Mehsi, Motihari.
The Budhi Gandak flows beside the town. The river is an important river of northern Bihar and flows through the wider Muzaffarpur and East Champaran region.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
Motipur is connected by road and rail with other parts of northern Bihar. Motipur railway station is situated on the Muzaffarpur–Gorakhpur main line.
The road network provides connections towards Muzaffarpur, Mehsi, Motihari. The National Highways Authority of India identifies the NH 27 section between Kotwa (Motihari), Mehsi and Muzaffarpur as an 80-kilometre highway section, from km 440.000 to km 520.000.[1]
The railway network provides connections between Motipur and other towns and cities in Bihar and northern India.
Economy[edit | edit source]
Motipur has historically been associated with agriculture and agricultural trade in northern Bihar. The town and surrounding area are known for the cultivation and trade of agricultural and horticultural produce.
The Motipur Sugar Factory was an important industrial establishment in the area before its closure.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of 2011[update] India census, Motipur had a population of 28,572.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Completed Projects" (PDF). National Highways Authority of India. Retrieved 4 September 2026.