Simaria

Simaria is a village in India, along the Ganges river. It is in Begusarai District, Mithila region of India and near Barauni. Also called Kumbhasthali, Amritbhumi, Welcome Gate of Mithila ,Known for the birthplace of Hindi poet Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar' , then part of Bengal Presidency, British India, now in Begusarai District, Mithila region of Bihar. Situated on the South Eastern boundary of Begusarai, It is also famous for Simaria Mela, a fair of devotional importance during the month of Kartik every year according to Indian Panchang (usually during November). It has a famous bridge, the iconic Rajendra Setu providing both Rail and Road connectivity to this place. People of Simaria widely speak Maithili language.

Simaria
सिमरिया
Village
The famous Rajendra Setu near Simaria
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CountryIndia
StateBihar
DistrictBegusarai
RegionMithila
Government
  TypeCity Council
  BodyBihat Nagar Parishad
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