Revelganj
Rivilganj | |
|---|---|
Town | |
 Goutam Asthan | |
  Rivilganj Location in Bihar, India | |
| Coordinates: 25°47′N 84°40′E / 25.78°N 84.67°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Bihar |
| District | Saran district |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 39,039 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Saran |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Chapra |
Rivilganj is a town and one of the oldest nagar panchayat in Saran district in the Indian state of Bihar.
Nagar Panchayat
[edit]The Nagar Panchayat of Rivilganj is considered as one of the oldest Nagar Panchayat of Bihar.
History
[edit]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
[edit]Rivilganj is located at 25°47′N 84°40′E / 25.78°N 84.67°E.[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
[edit]As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Rivilganj had a population of 34,044. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%.
References
[edit]- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Revelganj
- ^ "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.
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