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Revelganj

Coordinates: 25°47′N 84°40′E / 25.78°N 84.67°E / 25.78; 84.67
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Rivilganj
Town
Goutam Asthan
Goutam Asthan
Rivilganj is located in Bihar
Rivilganj
Rivilganj
Location in Bihar, India
Coordinates: 25°47′N 84°40′E / 25.78°N 84.67°E / 25.78; 84.67
Country India
StateBihar
DistrictSaran district
Elevation
52 m (171 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total39,039
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Lok Sabha constituencySaran
Vidhan Sabha constituencyChapra

Rivilganj is a town and one of the oldest nagar panchayat in Saran district in the Indian state of Bihar.

Nagar Panchayat

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The Nagar Panchayat of Rivilganj is considered as one of the oldest Nagar Panchayat of Bihar.

History

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Rivilganj was the birthplace of Mata Anjana, the mother of Hanuman, the bhakt (devotee) of Rama. This place is also known for Ahilya Uddhar (absolution). A temple devoted to Maharishi Gautam, also known as Gautam Sthan is located at Godna locality. A temple devoted to Kali Mata, also known as Kaliasthan is located at Baiju Tolla locality. There is also an ashram of Shringi Rishi in the municipality.

Geography

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Rivilganj is located at 25°47′N 84°40′E / 25.78°N 84.67°E / 25.78; 84.67.[1] It has an average elevation of 52 metres (170 feet). It is located at the confluence of the Ganges and Ghaghara (Sarayu) rivers.

Demographics

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As of 2001 India census,[2] Rivilganj had a population of 34,044. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%.

References

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  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Revelganj
  2. ^ "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.