SUPAUL DISTRICT PROFILE

Supaul is one of the thirty-eight districts of Bihar. It is a part of Kosi division.

Supaul was accorded the status of a sub-division in 1862. Supaul district was carved out from the erstwhile Saharsa district on 14th March, 1991.

Supaul district is bounded by Nepal in the north, Madhepura and Saharsa districts in the south, Araria district in the east and Madhubani district in the west.

Supaul district has an international border with Nepal.

The river flowing through Supaul district is Kosi. River Kosi is regularly in spate, hence it is considered as the “sorrow of Bihar’’. The major distributaries of Kosi flowing through Supaul are Tilyuga Chhaimra, Kali, Tilawe, Bhenga, Mirchaiya and Sursar.

INTRODUCTION

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

Supaul has a rich history. This district had been a part of Mithilanchal since the Vedic age. The area has been referred to as Matsya Kshetra-the fishery area, in Hindu mythology.

The two oldest democracies namely Angutaran and Apadnigam known to have existed during the Buddhist era, were present in the area which comprises of today’s Supaul district.

Kunauli is a small town of Supaul district on the border of Nepal’s Saptari district. The name Kunauli is derived from the Mauryan emperor Ashoka's son, Kunal who once ruled this place. The western embankment bank of Kosi runs through Kunauli.

With the establishment of Magadh empire, Kosi river basin became a part of Teer Bhukti and Pondravardhan Bhukti. Buddhism existed and flourished here for about 200 years during the regime of Pala dynasty.

During the ancient period, Supaul area was ruled by the Nanda Vansha, Maurya, Sungas and Mithila dynasty. The British realized its geographical and strategic importance and accorded Supaul the status of a sub-division in 1862. It was notified as a district in 1991.

Agriculture is the main economic activity of Supaul. Paddy, wheat and pulses are major crops.

Supaul district is frequently devastated by floods. After the construction of Kosi dam, the flood situation has improved in Supaul. River Kosi also changes its course regularly.

There are no minerals of economic importance. Bivha rural development programme, national banks, NABARD, and World Bank fund

agriculture. A bridge has been built in 2012 on Kosi river near Nirmali which has linked the two parts

of Mithila region. A dairy farm, which produce approximately one lakh liters of milk every day, has been

established by Bivha Corporation in Simrahi Bazar. Food processing industry in a viable option to improve the economy here.

ECONOMIC PROFILE

Source: Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Govt. of Bihar

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Supaul town is the district headquarters of Supaul district.

Supaul district comprises of four sub-divisions, namely Supaul, Birpur, Triveniganj and Nirmali and eleven blocks.

ADMINISTRATIVE

Total no. of Gram Panchayats in Supaul district : 180

Total no. of revenue villages in Supaul district: 554

o Supaul o Kishanpur o Saraigadh-Bhaptiyahi o Pipra o Basantpur o Raghopur

o Pratapganj o Triveniganj o Chhatapur o Nirmali o Maruna

DEMOGRAPHIC

Population 2229076

Population density 92 per sq km

Population growth 28.62%

Sex ratio 929 per 1000 male

Literacy rate 37.8%

Languages spoken Hindi, Maithili

INDUSTRIAL

Registered industrial units 440

Registered medium & large units Nil

No. of industrial areas Nil

Types of industries Agro based, wood & wooden based furniture, mineral based, metal based, electrical machinery, repairing & servicing, engineering services, ready made garments based, jute & jute based etc.

GEOGRAPHIC

Coordinates Latitude: 25º37” to 26º 25”North Longitude: 86º22” to 87º10” East

Temperature 36° C (Max.) 10° C (Min.)

Average rainfall 1084 mm

Area 2420 sq. km

Height above sea level 34 meters

Source: MSME – DI Muzaffarpur, official website of district

Scope of industrial development in agriculture, agriculture & allied & off/ non farm sector processing and production.

There is no large and medium scale industry in the district. Bhimnagar village in Basantpur tehsil of Supaul district is on the India-Nepal border.

Across the international border lies Setobandha village of Nepal. Indian and Nepalese nationals cross without restriction. It has more than 20 hours power supply through Kattaiah power house. NH 106 passes through Bhimnagar.

INVESTMENT

INDUSTRIAL PROFILE

High potential for agro based industries Fish processing units has a good potential in the district Major industrial product in Supaul district is plywood & furniture

Source: MSME – DI Muzaffarpur

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INDUSTRIES AT A GLANCE

Registered industrial units 440

Total industrial units 440

Registered medium & large units Nil

Estimated avg. no. of daily workers employed in small scale industries

2000

Employment in large and medium industries _

No. of industrial areas Nil

MAJOR INDUSTRIAL AREA

EXISTING MICRO & SMALL ENTERPRISES AND ARTISAN UNITS

Type of industry No. of Units Investment (Rs. Lakh)

Agro based 210 2959 Jute and jute based 30 280 Ready-made garments & embroidery 12 35 Wood/wooden based furniture 60 120 Leather based 4 4 Mineral based 14 40 Metal based (Steel Fab.) 30 150 Engineering units 12 146 Electrical machinery and transport equipment 26 89 Repairing & servicing 37 30 Others 50 30 Total 485 3883

There is no industrial estate situated in Sheikhpura district

Source: MSME – DI Muzaffarpur

INFRASTRUCTURE

Total no. of hospitals and health centers: 234 Total no. of commercial banks and financial institutions: 206 Literacy in Supaul was very low, but is rapidly increasing. Bivha International Child

Fund is funding education in Supaul A number of reputed educational institutions, colleges and ITI have opened in

Supaul. Bihar government is planning for an polytechnic college in Karjain Bazar on PPP mode with Bivha International School Society.

There are famous schools called Williams High School which is 112 years old. There is a public club which is more than 100 yrs old. Some famous educational institutions are T.C. High School, B.B. Girls School, B.B.

Middle High School, Koshi High School, Jawahar Navoday Vidyalay, Mahila College, Koshi College , etc.

Today Supaul is widely known for its famous Bivha International school of Health & Science which is India's single campus offering more than 1500 programmes from kindergarten to post graduation.

AGRICULTURE AND FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRY

The land use around Supaul is mainly agricultural. The district has very rich and fertile land which is favourable for agriculture. Paddy,

wheat, pulses are major crops of Supaul . River Kosi never has shortage of water. Floods in Kosi river is a boon for agriculture.

Every year flood brings valuable silt which renders the land extremely fertile.

POTENTIAL INDUSTRY

MSME Potential

•Agro Based Products •Water treatment plants •Readymade garments •Jute products •Fish processing unit •Rice processing unit •Printing enterprises

Major Clusters

•Nil

Service Enterprises

•Computer training institutes

•Repairing & service sector •Cyber cafe

LARGE SCALE INDUSTRY/ PUBLIC SECTOR UNDERTAKING

There is no large scale industry/ public sector undertaking prevails in the district

S. No. Type of assistance Name and address of agencies

1. Provisional Registration Certificate (EM-1) & Permanent Registration Certificate ( EM-II)

District Industries Centre, Supaul

2. Identification of Project Profiles, techno-economic and managerial consultancy services, market survey and economic survey reports.

MSME Development Institute – Muzaffarpur Supaul

3. Land and Industrial shed BIADA

4. Financial Assistance All commercial/ lead Bank 5. For raw materials under Govt. Supply National Small Industries Corporation,

Patna 6. Plant and machinery under hire/

purchase basis. MSME – DI Muzaffarpur, DIC – Supaul

7. Power/ Electricity Bihar State Electricity Board, Supaul 8. Technical Know–how. Director, MSME-DI, Muzaffarpur, Supaul

9. Quality & Standard Bureau of Indian Standard

10. Marketing /Export Assistance Director, MSME-DI, Muzaffarpur

STEPS TO SETUP MSMEs

Source: MSME – DI Muzaffarpur

TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE Ra

ilway

•Well connected by rail network •Nearest railway station: Supaul

Road

•NH 57( East-West Corridor ) , NH 106, NH 107, passes through Supaul. s

Airp

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•Nearest airport is at Patna

HERITAGE & TOURISM

Sri Varadaraj Perumal Devsthanam temple: It is a Vaishnavite temple situated at Ganpatganj in Supaul district of Bihar. The temple is a replica of one from the South. It is constructed in two floors. This temple has one beautiful Vaikunth Dwar, one big well and one bell mandapam. A separate small beautiful temple of Anjaneya (Hanuman) is constructed just outside the gopuram. There are several big black granite elephants and black granite lions that are beyond imagination in grandeur.

Durga Sthan: This temple is situated in Garh Baruari village of Supaul district in Bihar. Garh Baruari is also known as "home of God".

Kapileshwar Sthan: Named after Kapil Muni, it is situated at Garh Baruari in Supaul district. A magnificent fair is held here on occasion of Shivaratri and Naraknivaran Chaturdasi. Haridra river flows by his temple.

Other tourist attractions are Mahish Mardini Bhagwati Mandir in Kunouli, Kankali Bhagwatii Mandir, etc.

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