Alipur, Bihar

Alipur
village
Alipur
Location in Bihar, India
Alipur
Alipur (India)
Coordinates: 24°56′N 84°50′E / 24.93°N 84.83°E / 24.93; 84.83Coordinates: 24°56′N 84°50′E / 24.93°N 84.83°E / 24.93; 84.83
Country  India
State Bihar
District Gaya
Languages
  Official Magahii, Hindi
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 code IN-BR
Nearest city Tekari
Climate Humid Subtropical (Köppen)

Alipur is a village in Gaya district, in the state of Bihar, in eastern India.

Overview

Alipur is a village located 9 km from the commercial town of Tikari in Gaya district in Bihar, India. Alipur has a population of 4,825 as of 2006. Alipur village has a marketplace. The local police station was established in 2001. A Government school is also located in this village. Govt. hospital facilities is available in this village.

Religion

Alipur Village is home to a number of Hindu temples, namely:

  • Shiv Temple
  • Thakurbari
  • Devi Maa
  • Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir
  • Sun Temple
  • Ram Janki Mandir (under construction)

Geography

Alipur is located at 24.93°N 84.83°E. It has an average elevation of 82 metres (269 feet). It is located near the boundary of the Gaya district. The Village is bounded on the southeast by the Jahanabad district, on the south by Keshpa Village, on the west by Arwal,and on the northwest by Tikari Town. Alipur is 9 km from the city of Tekari, and is connected via a link road to the main road connecting Gaya to Jehanabad.

Demographics

The village has a sizeable population of the Bhumihar caste.

References

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