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25-647: The Kamala originates from the Churia Range near Maithan which is near Sindhuli Gadhi in Sindhuli District of Nepal at an elevation of 1,200 metres (3,900 ft). It flows in a southerly direction crossing the Kamala Khoj area and, after passing through a gorge above Chauphat, flows into the Terai area of Nepal at Chisapani . The Kamala forms the border between Siraha and Dhanusa districts in

50-1430: A historically significant place, it is known for its scenery and natural resources. However, in recent years, due to a lack of maintenance, the district mainly preserves remnants of the past. At the time of the 2011 Nepal census , Sindhuli District had a population of 296,192. As their first language, 48.1% spoke Nepali , 26.2% Tamang , 10.8% Magar , 5.8% Danuwar , 2.3% Newari , 1.6% Maithili , 1.6% Majhi , 1.6% Sunuwar , 0.5% Rai , 0.3% Vayu , 0.3% Wambule , 0.2% Thangmi , 0.1% Bhojpuri , 0.1% Gurung and 0.1% other languages. Ethnicity/caste: 27.0% were Tamang , 14.8% Magar , 13.6% Chhetri , 7.8% Hill Brahmin , 6.3% Newar , 5.9% Danuwar , 4.6% Kami , 3.6% Sarki , 3.5% Majhi , 3.1% Damai /Dholi, 2.7% Sunuwar , 1.5% Gharti/ Bhujel , 1.0% Rai , 0.6% Hayu , 0.6% Musahar , 0.6% Thakuri , 0.5% Sanyasi/Dasnami, 0.3% Pahari , 0.3% Sudhi, 0.3% Thami , 0.2% Terai Brahmin , 0.2% Gurung , 0.1% Bhote , 0.1% Kalwar , 0.1% Sonar , 0.1% Teli and 0.2% others. Religion: 64.5% were Hindu , 30.4% Buddhist , 3.3% Prakriti , 1.0% Christian , 0.3% Kirati , 0.1% Muslim and 0.4% others. Literacy: 60.1% could read and write, 3.2% could only read and 36.6% could neither read nor write. The district consists of 9 Municipalities , out of which two are urban municipalities and seven are rural municipalities . These are as follows: 13 post offices are functioning in

75-470: A large number of colleges running courses with affiliation to universities of Nepal. Colleges like Sindhuli Multiple Campus fall under this category. Kamala Science Campus enables students to acquire Bachelor of Science courses (BSc.). Lampantar multiple campus Ma.Vi.Lampantar Tinpatan 11 Lampiantar Sindhuli 27°15′07″N 85°58′12″E  /  27.252°N 85.97°E  / 27.252; 85.97 Madhubani district Madhubani district

100-575: A part of the Bagmati Province , is one of the seventy-seven districts of Nepal , a landlocked country located in South Asia . The district, with Sindhulimadhi Kamalamai as its headquarters, covers an area of 2,491 km (962 sq mi). As per the 2011 census, Sindhuli District has a population of 296,192. i) Before being annexed as an integral part of Nepal, it was under the governance of Makwani king. Raghab Narendra Sen, who

125-480: A ranking of 37th in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 1,282 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,320/sq mi). Its population growth rate from 2001 to 2011 was 25.51%. Madhubani has a sex ratio of 926 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 58.62%. 3.60% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes made up 13.08% and 0.09% of

150-413: A road side village on Madhubani-Jainagar road, contains a temple known as Somnath Mahadev. It owes its importance to the annual Sabha held by Maithili Brahmins for negotiating marriages. Many Panjikars who keep the genealogical records of the different families reside here and outside. The festival of Durga Puja takes place in the village Gandhwari . Laukaha is a Town in the district of Madhubani in

175-719: Is 2,744 square kilometres (1,059 sq mi). Population of the Kamala basin in Bihar is 3.9 million. The extent of flood impact can be gauged from the fact that about one million people were affected by floods in the Kamala and other rivers in the region in 2003. While 16.5 per cent of the total flood affected area in India is in Bihar, 57 per cent of India's flood affected population live in Bihar, out of which 76 per cent are in northern Bihar. About 68,800 square kilometres (26,600 sq mi) out of total area of 94,160 square kilometres (36,360 sq mi) or about 73.06 percent of

200-411: Is headed by a subdivisional magistrate, who is responsible for law and order, development, and revenue related work in their respective subdivisions. There are 21 blocks and circles in the district and each block is headed by a block development officer and each circle is headed by a circle officer. According to the 2011 Indian census , Madhubani district has a population of 4,487,379, This gives it

225-453: Is in Nepal and the remaining 120 kilometres (75 mi) is in India. The river drains a total catchment area of 7,232 square kilometres (2,792 sq mi) out of which 4,488 square kilometres (1,733 sq mi) lies in Bihar in India and the rest 2,744 square kilometres (1,059 sq mi) in Nepal. Average annual rainfall is 1,018 millimetres (40.1 in). Cropped area in Bihar

250-456: Is one of the thirty-eight districts of Bihar , India , and is a part of Darbhanga division . Its administrative headquarters are located in Madhubani . The district has an area of 3,501 square kilometres (1,352 sq mi) and has a population of 4,487,379 (as of 2011). Madhubani is the largest fish-producing district of Bihar in 2022. Madhubani became a district in 1972 when it

275-547: Is popularly called Mithila painting or Madhubani art. Madhubani is also a major export centre of these paintings. This painting as a form of wall art was practiced widely throughout the region; the more recent development of painting on paper and canvas mainly originated among the villages around Madhubani, and it is these latter developments led to the name Madhubani art being used alongside the name "Mithila Painting." Madhubani district occupies an area of 3,501 square kilometres (1,352 sq mi), comparatively equivalent to

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300-686: The Bahamas ' North Andros island. It occupies the Terai region. In 2006 the Ministry of Panchayati Raj named Madhubani one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640 ). It is one of the 38 districts in Bihar currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme. But in last few years there a lot of changes happened. This city is going to adopt urbanisation. Saurath ,

325-572: The Indian state of Bihar . It is close to the border of Nepalese town of Thadi . Laukaha in India and Thadi in Nepal are a part of one of the agreed route for Mutual Trade between India and Nepal . Nepal Government of Nepal has set up a dedicated customs office in the town. and Government of India has set up a Land Customs Station with a Superintendent level officer. So in simple Import and Export are allowed in this location. Madhubani District consists of five subdivisions. Each subdivision

350-773: The Sunkosi Storage-cum-Diversion Scheme which involves diverting water from the Sunkosi River to the Kamala River to augment lean season flow. However, there is a cause for worry. North Bihar is an earthquake prone area. In 1998, earthquake zone was Darbhanga that is only 60 kilometres (37 mi) from the borders of Nepal where big dams are being proposed. In 1988, Kamala River embankment in Madhubani district breached due to earthquake cracks. Sindhuli District Sindhuli District ( Nepali : सिन्धुली जिल्ला Listen ),

375-564: The Terai. During the monsoon, the river swells up and causes devastating riverbank erosion. The Tao and Baijnath Khola rivers merge with the Kamala at Maini It enters Indian territory in Madhubani district in Bihar, 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) upstream of Jainagar . A barrage known as Kamala barrage has been constructed by the State Government near Jainagar. It joins the river Kareh (Bagmati) at Badlaghat in Khagaria district and

400-715: The combined stream flows into the Koshi nearby. While one of its branches leads to the Bagmati another leads to the Kosi. In the lower reaches it follows the course of the Balan and is therefore also known as Kamala-Balan. The main tributaries of the Kamala River are the Tao, Baijnath Khola, Mainawati, Dhauri, Soni, Balan, Trisula, and Chadaha. The total length of the Kamala is 328 kilometres (204 mi) of which 208 kilometres (129 mi)

425-495: The district which comes under the Sindhuli D.P.O. with 45900 as its postal code. Prior to the restructuring of the district, Sindhuli District consisted of the following municipalities and Village development committees : Sindhuli district especially Kamalamai Municipality has a good facility of education up to SEE levels. The quality of +2 levels too is fine here. Many private colleges run +2 commerce affiliated to NEB. However,

450-755: The first time in Asia in 1767 A.D. The army under the leadership of Captain Kinloch came to help the then ruler of Kathmandu - Jai Prakash Malla against the attack of Prithvi Narayan Shah. The Gorkhali soldiers were familiar with the terrain and used it to their advantage. Despite being outmatched by the British Army's advanced weaponry, the Gurkhas fought bravely and ultimately defeated the British. The British retreated, leaving behind their weapons. In addition to being

475-610: The number of +2 science colleges are very few. Science college like Kamala Higher Secondary School is providing good practical based education to students of Sindhuli. This college has been serving as the central of excellence for all science students throughout Sindhuli valley. There are also colleges to teach technical educations. The technical subjects affiliated with CTEVT; mainly Civil Overseer i.e. Sub Engineer, too are taught here. The district offers higher education in technical fields like B.Sc.ag (AFU) and B.Tech. IT (KU) There are many colleges which facilitate higher education. There are

500-494: The plains of Bihar. Bihar witnessed high magnitudes of flood in 1978, 1987, 1998, 2004 and 2007. The flood of 2004 demonstrated the severity of flood problem when a vast area of 23,490 square kilometres (9,070 sq mi) was badly affected by the floods of Bagmati , Kamala and the Adhwara groups of rivers causing loss of about 800 human lives. Three dams have been proposed as solutions to north Bihar's flood problems. Among

525-428: The presence of intense forest within this region, the herding of goats was popular and way of living was dependent on agriculture and forest resources. Over time due to gradual deviation in the naming the region got its name - Sindhuli. iv) Hinduism began from this place called Sindhuli. The location has a huge historic significance. The Sindhuli Gadhi in Sindhuli is the place where British soldiers were defeated for

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550-619: The three one is across the Kamala at Chisapani, but a report claims that there is no flood cushion in the proposed Chisapani reservoir. .External link: Glimpses of the flood in Northern Bihar in 2007 (Source: Water Resource Department, Govt. of Bihar) The Kamala Multipurpose Project would involve the construction of storage dam on the Kamala River in the districts of Dhanusa and Siraha in Nepal. The project would provide year-round irrigation facilities and generate hydropower with an installed capacity of 30 MW. This scheme forms part of

575-654: The total area of Bihar is flood affected. Over 70 per cent of the population of North Bihar lives under recurring threat of floods. The plains of Bihar, adjoining Nepal, are drained by a number of rivers that have their catchments in the steep and geologically nascent Himalayas. The Kosi , the Gandak , the Burhi Gandak , the Bagmati , the Kamala Balan and the Adhwara group of rivers originate in Nepal, carry high discharge and very high sediment load and drop it down in

600-653: Was split from Darbhanga district . It is believed that Baliraajgadh , an archaeological site which lies in modern-day Madhubani district was the capital of the ancient Mithila Kingdom . In 2019 a Meteorite fell at a farm in village which was named scholars as Mahadeva Meteorite of the Madhubani district in India. Madhubani art or Mithila painting was traditionally created by the women of various communities in Mithila region of India and Nepal . It originated from Madhubani district of Mithila region of Bihar , and, it

625-787: Was the King of Makwanpur in 1530 and known as the Sindhuli, established the settlement of the region and thus it was named after him. ii) At ancient time the great saint used to dwell in the hill (1077 m above sea level) of nowadays Sindhuli madi. He was popular as Siddha Baba (one who got enlightened) among residents of Sindhuli district. This place got its naming under his name and began to be called as Siddhasthali सिद्धस्थाली (place where enlighten lives). With time it got deviated and began to be pronounced as Sindhuli. iii) An indigenous group (Tamangs) were predominant in this region. These indigenous people call Singthuwa (सिङ्थुवा) for cutting down tree and Sinthuji (सिङ्थुजी) for collecting timber. Due to

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