Kasba (Purnia)
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Kasba is a town and a notified area
in Purnia district
in the India
n state
of Bihar
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, Kasba had a population of 25,522. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Kasba has an average literacy rate of 49%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 57%, and female literacy is 41%. In Kasba, 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Nurtured by The Kosi, pampered by the mellifluous Mahananda,showered gracefully by Lord Indra, abuzz with sweet Maithili and portrayed beautifully by Renu , Purnia, no doubt, qualifies itself to be called Poor Mans Darjeeling. It is the oldest district in the state of Bihar . In 1912, Bihar and Orissa were carved as separate provinces out of the old Bengal Province and Purnia became the district of the new provincial unit. Before the state reorganization in 1956, Purnia was contiguous to East Pakistan . The area of this district was about 4239 square miles. Buchanan Hamilton the first historian-geographer of India visited Purnia in 1801-10.
There is a myth that due to the dense forests in this area it was favored place for the dacoits (Dakoos or looters) to hide their booty. It is true, in past few years lot of peoples came across those valuable items while they diged their fields or backyards.
The generation of Kasba migrated from Aarah a dist of Bihar. Kasba was then the business hub for northern states. People from neighboring cities used to buy Rice, jute and iron. The popularity of kasba was so famous that Calcutta Radio used to broadcasted prices for these items.
Women played a vital role in the production of rice from paddy. Most of the houses had DEKHI, a tool operated by foot used for production of rice. Women were financially strong and self-dependent.
Another interesting fact is that Kasba is the only place where the marriages take places in the month of sawan (rainy season).
As business come to a stand still during rainy season due to floods in the neighboring cities, people try and built up their personal relationship by marriage.
Notified area
In urban planning, a notified area is any land area earmarked by legal provision for future development. The term is used in the Hindi belt region of North India....
in Purnia district
Purnia District
Purnia district is one of the thirty-eight districts of Bihar state, India. The town of Purnia is the administrative headquarters of this district.Purnia district is a part of Purnia Division...
in the India
India
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n state
States and territories of India
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of Bihar
Bihar
Bihar is a state in eastern India. It is the 12th largest state in terms of geographical size at and 3rd largest by population. Almost 58% of Biharis are below the age of 25, which is the highest proportion in India....
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Demographics
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, Kasba had a population of 25,522. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Kasba has an average literacy rate of 49%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 57%, and female literacy is 41%. In Kasba, 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Nurtured by The Kosi, pampered by the mellifluous Mahananda,showered gracefully by Lord Indra, abuzz with sweet Maithili and portrayed beautifully by Renu , Purnia, no doubt, qualifies itself to be called Poor Mans Darjeeling. It is the oldest district in the state of Bihar . In 1912, Bihar and Orissa were carved as separate provinces out of the old Bengal Province and Purnia became the district of the new provincial unit. Before the state reorganization in 1956, Purnia was contiguous to East Pakistan . The area of this district was about 4239 square miles. Buchanan Hamilton the first historian-geographer of India visited Purnia in 1801-10.
History
The roots of Kasba civilization stretch back in time to pre-recorded history. Years ago the whole area was covered with the long green grass called KASHAL (Mainly used for making huts) the name Kasba comes from that.There is a myth that due to the dense forests in this area it was favored place for the dacoits (Dakoos or looters) to hide their booty. It is true, in past few years lot of peoples came across those valuable items while they diged their fields or backyards.
The generation of Kasba migrated from Aarah a dist of Bihar. Kasba was then the business hub for northern states. People from neighboring cities used to buy Rice, jute and iron. The popularity of kasba was so famous that Calcutta Radio used to broadcasted prices for these items.
Women played a vital role in the production of rice from paddy. Most of the houses had DEKHI, a tool operated by foot used for production of rice. Women were financially strong and self-dependent.
Another interesting fact is that Kasba is the only place where the marriages take places in the month of sawan (rainy season).
As business come to a stand still during rainy season due to floods in the neighboring cities, people try and built up their personal relationship by marriage.