Place:Bhagalpur, Bhagalpur, Bhagalpur, Bihar, India

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NameBhagalpur
Alt namesBhāgalpursource: Rand McNally Atlas (1994) I-19
TypeCity or town
Coordinates25.233°N 86.983°E
Located inBhagalpur, Bhagalpur, Bihar, India
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Bhagalpur is a city in the Indian state of Bihar, situated on the southern banks of the river Ganges. It is the 2nd largest city of Bihar by population and also the headquarters of Bhagalpur district and Bhagalpur division. Known as the Silk City, it is a major educational, commercial, and political center, and listed for development under the Smart City program, a joint venture between Government and industry. The Gangetic plains surrounding the city are very fertile and the main crops include rice, wheat, maize, barley, and oilseeds. The river is home to the Gangetic dolphin, the National Aquatic Animal of India, and the Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary is established near the town. The city holds the largest Manasa Puja and one of the largest processions in Kali Puja, an intangible cultural heritage of the region

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