Darbhanga is bounded on the north by Madhubani district, on the south by Samastipur district, on the east by Saharsa district and on the west by Sitamarhi and Muzaffarpur districts. The District of Darbhanga can be divided into four natural divisions. Till the early eighties before the completion of Mahatama Gandhi Setu which connects the North and South Bihar, the road link from Darbhanga to the state capital was a longer one via Barauni crossing the Ganga through Rajendra Bridge at Mokamah.
After the opening of Mahatma Gandhi Setup at Hajipur in 1982 while the distance of the state capital decreased considerably, the frequency of motor transport also increased.
The NH 57 from Muzaffarpur to Jhanjharpur passes through Darbhanga. The proposed Lateral Road from Saurashtra to Silchar will smoothly connect Darbhanga with the other parts of the country.
The eastern portion consisting of Ghanshyampur, Biraul and Kusheshwarsthan blocks contain fresh silt deposited by the Kosi River.In spite of having historical heritages and natural beauty, only Ahilyasthan is announced as tourist spot. There are a lot of possibilities of more tourist centre in near future. There are so many places that can attraction the tourists. The possible tourist spots are:-
(a) Raj Campus & Fort: – Established by Late Mahesh Thakur which includes Nargona Palace, Bela Palace and Anandbag Palace.
(b) Chandradhari Museum: – A museum near Mansarovar lake, has a collection of invaluable and articulated materials & handicrafts.
(c) Lakshmeshwar Singh Museum: – Museum is having the collection of the things related to Raj Palace materials and the donated invaluable materials by Shubheshwar Singh.
(d) Shyama Temple: – This beautiful Temple was constructed by Darbhanga Raj in 1933. It is located inside the Mithila University.
(e) Kusheshwar Sthan Sanctuary: – There is a Lord Shiva Temple of ancient Ramayan Era in Kusheshwar Sthan. The 7019 acres area covered with water is announced as bird sanctuary in Kusheshwar sthan, Ghanshyampur and Biraul.
(f) Holy Rosery Church: – Constructed in 1891, this Catholic Church was made for the training of Christian priests.
(g) Ahilyasthan: – It is located at 3km south of Kamtaul Railway Station. The cursed Ahilya had got her own form from a stone by Lord Rama here.
(h) Gautam Sthan
(i) Makdoom Baba Mazaar
(j) Brahmpur: – The village is situated about 8 kms away from Kamtaul and 19 kms south east of Jogiara. The village is noted for the Gautam Kund and a temple of Gautam Rishi, which are located very close to it. According to the Puranic tradition Lord Brahma appeared before Gautam Rishi at this place after the chastity of his wife, Lord Indra and Chandrama had violated Ahalya. The village derives its name from this occurrence. In regard to the Gautam Kund, it is believed that God Brahma himself created the tank by piercing the earth with seven arrows, so that Gautam might not have to travel a long distance for bathing in the Ganga. Kamtaul. The village is a rail head in Jale block. The village has a Khadi Gamodyaog centre and a Khadi store. It is the rail head for visitors to Ahalyasthan and Gautamsthan.
(k) Chhaprar: – The village is situated in Bahadurpur block, at a distance of about 10 Kms. from District Headquarter. It has a temple of Lord Mahadeva on the bank of the Kamla River around which fairs are held on the occasion of Kartik and Maghi Purnima.
(l) Dekulldham: – The village falls in Biraul block and is noted for is large temple of Lord Shiva. Devotees congregate here every Sunday. A large annual fair is held on the occasion of Shivaratri.
(m) Raghopur: – The village is situated about 5 Kms. south of Sakri railway station. It is noted for its earthen mound, known as Sheosingh-garh, which is believed to cover the ruins of a building, built by Raja Shiva Singh.
(n) Kankali Temple: – Kankali temple is two km north west of Darbhanga Railway station in the premises of Qila of Darbhanga Mahraj. This temple is of utmost importance for Shakti people.
(o) Sati Asthan: – Sati Asthan is situated in the famous graveyard of Subhankarpur, which is about one km west of Darbhanga Maharaji Bridge. Maharaj Rameshwar Singh who was also a great Tantrik used to visit here daily in mid night for his Tantra Sidhi. Late Pandit Harinandan Mishra father of Late Lalit Narayan Mishra, Ex, Railway Minister, Government of India, also held in this premises. Now a days people use to visit this place on every Monday and Friday.
(p) Manokamna Temple: – Manokamana Temple is situated in the University Campus just beside Nargauna Palace. This temple has constructed with the Marvel. In fact it is a Hanuman temple where a little but most beautiful statue of Hanuman is build of marvel. A lot of crowd came to visit this place every day.
(q) Mahinam-Mahadeo-sthan: – It is temple of Lord Shiva situated at a distance of about 5 Kms. from the Darbhanga-Biraul pucca road. Large annual fairs are held here on the occasion of Kartik and Maghi Purnima.
(r) Makranda: – Situated about 5 Kms. south of Manigachhi railway station, the village is known for its old temple called Baneshwaristhan.
(s) Newri: – The village likes about 13 Kms. west of the block head quarters at Biraul and contains the remains of an ancient fortress associated with Raja Lorick.
(t) Nawadah Durga-sthan: – It is famous temple of Goddess Durga Located on the Majkora Nawadah Road. The place is visited by hundreds of devotee’s everyday. The Dussehra festival is celebrated here with great enthusiasm.
Sources: Wikipedia, darbhanga.bih.nic.in, dainik jagran
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