Laheriasarai is a city in North Bihar and is considered a twin city of Darbhanga. It has had a long cultural history. It has long been an integral part of Mithila and has a religious significance for many Hindus. Hindi, Maithili, and Urdu are spoken by the people of this city. Darbhanga is the district headquarters and many of its important offices are situated in Laheriasarai. It is named after a caste called Lahiri engaged in Lahathi making (Lac Bangle). Laheriasarai is the administrative Hub of Darbhanga district.
Laheriasarai | |
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Country | India |
State | Bihar |
Region | Mithila |
District | Darbhanga |
Languages | |
• Official | Maithili, Hindi |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Nearest city | Darbhanga |
Lok Sabha constituency | Darbhanga |
Vidhan Sabha constituency | Darbhanga |
Nearest Railway Station | Laheriasarai |
Laheriasarai Railway Station is connected to Darbhanga Railway Station and works as an important Railway Station for people living in south Darbhanga. The city is also well connected by road to Muzaffarpur, Patna, Samastipur, and other parts of Bihar. Laheriasarai Bus Stand works as an important Bus stand. For transportation across the city auto-rickshaws and rickshaws are available frequently.