Gopalganj

Gopalganj District comes into existence on 2nd October’1973. Earlier it was a part of old Saran District and has closed linked with the history of parent’s district. The District of Gopalganj is located on the West –North corner of the Bihar State. Between 83.54° - 85.56° latitude and 26.12° - 26.39°North Attitude. It is bounded on East by Champaran and river Gandak on the South by Siwan District

and on the North West Deoria District of Uttar Pradesh. The river Gandak supported by tributaries like Jharahi, Khanwa, Daha, Dhanahi etc give a big status of river. Due to this land of District is fertile and alluvial because of this river the District is good in cultivation and irrigation. The river imparts prosperity to the people to play and important role in making the District significant and unique. River Gandak by depositing the top quality of soil bringing from the Nepal, place and important role in the economy of the District. Historical Background:--
Historians establish on the basis of analysis of evidences that this place was underthe king of Videh during Vaidic age. During the A***n period a schedule tribe Vaman King Chero roled the place. The rulers of that time were found of making temple and other religious supports. It is one of the reasons that there are so many temples and others religious places are within the reason. Some significant temples and religious supports within the district are Durga’s temple of Thawe, fort of Manjha, Vaman Gandey Pond of Dighwa Dubauli, Fort of King Malkhan of Sirisia, Kuchaykot etc. People of Gopalganj where always in the lime light either it be thestruggle for freedom. Including J. movement and movements for women education and movement against non payment of tax and prohibition of 1930. Under the leadership of Babu Ganga Vishnu Rai and Babu Sunder Lal of Bankatta. In 1935 Pandit Bhopal Pandey gave his life for the freedom of the country. People of Gopalganj are indebted to the freedom fighters to who gave there lives for motherland. During Mahabharat age this region was under the King Bhuri Sarwa. During 13th Century and 16th Century the place was ruled by Sultan of Bengal Gayasuddin Abbas and Babar.