- Source: Adapur
Adapur is a block in East Champaran district of Bihar, India. Adapur railway station is located 40 kilometres (25 mi) north of Motihari, the district headquarters. The state capital Patna is 175 kilometres (109 mi) in south. Adapur is located on the India - Nepal border. There are many villagers Near Adapur town peoples come to buy their daily essential things.
History
Adapur is a very old village. The village has a rich history and culture. There are a number of historical monuments in the village, including Adapur Pond, Maisthan Mandir and Hanuman Mandir.
Demographics
According to the 2011 census, Adapur has a population of 20,351 people. The sex ratio is 949 females per 1000 males. The literacy rate is 41.12%.
Geo-graphics
Adapur is located in a fertile plain. The village is surrounded by fields and forests. The climate is hot and humid in summer and cold in winter.
Facilities
Adapur has a number of facilities, including a school, a hospital, a market, and a post office. There is also a number of temples and mosques in the village.
Economy
The economy of Adapur is based on agriculture, with rice, wheat, and sugarcane being the main crops. There are also a number of small industries in the village, including hand loom weaving, pottery, and brick making.
Education
There are a number of primary and secondary schools in Adapur. There is also a government-run college.Some schools are Adapur High School, Adapur Public School etc.
Healthcare
There is a primary health center in Adapur. There is also a number of private clinics and hospitals.
Religion
The majority of the population of Adapur is Hindu. There is also a small Muslim minority.
Culture
The culture of Adapur is a mix of Hindu and Muslim cultures. The main festivals celebrated in the village are Holi, Diwali, and Eid. The biggest festival celebrated in adapur is "Chath Puja"(छठ पर्व, ଛଠ ପର୍ବ).
Challenges
Adapur faces a number of challenges, including poverty, unemployment, and lack of education. The village also lacks basic infrastructure, such as roads, electricity and good humanity in people.
Opportunities
Adapur has a number of opportunities, including agriculture, tourism, and tech industry. The village is also located near the Nepal border, which could be a source of trade and investment.
Transportation
Adapur is well connected to the major towns of Bihar by road and rail. Raxaul is the near major junction to connect metro cities Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Hyderabad, by rail. Currently local trans only stop here towards Raxaul- Narkatiaganj and Sitamarhi- Darbhanga route.
= Air
=Nearest airport is located in Nepal at Simara Airport, about 38 kilometres (24 mi) from Adapur. Another airport at Raxaul Airport, about 13 km away, is drafted to be operational in future. Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport Patna is the operational Airport.
The Indian government has proposed three new low-cost airports in Bihar: Muzaffarpur, Raxaul, and Gaya.
The airports would be smaller than the existing airport in Gaya, and would be able to handle smaller aircraft with around 50-60 seats.
The development of the airports would cost around Rs 150 crore each, and would take around three years to complete.
Some experts are skeptical about the success of the low-cost airports, as they believe that there is not enough demand for air travel in the region.
However, the government is confident that the airports will be successful, and that they will help to boost regional air connectivity and tourism.
The existing airport in Gaya is only used for international flights, as it is not long enough for most domestic aircraft.
= Railways
=Adapur is a railway station on the Broad gauge Raxaul-Sitamarhi line. The station code of this railway station is ADX. All the rail lines are electrified but both electric and diesel engines runs for better connectivity. There are 3 platforms in railway station and 4 rail lines. Most of the passenger trains of this routes are non express trains, and the route is mainly used as goods wagon. Soon the route will be doubled and it will have on up line and one down line for fast and seamless transportation.
= Road
=The town is well connected via canal road. People can reach to district headquarter Motihari and Raxaul.
= School
=Bansi Dhar High School is a government high school.
= Administration
=Adapur block situated in the town to provide the government facilities to peoples.
= Banks
=There are some government banks available here in town including State Bank of India, Central Bank of India, United Bank of India and Gramin bank
India-Nepal border crossing
At present people cross vehicles cross India-Nepal border at Inarwa Beldarwa village. A check post will be constructed there soon.
Overall, Adapur is a small village with a rich history and culture. However, the village faces a number of challenges, such as poverty, unemployment, and lack of education. The village also lacks basic infrastructure, such as roads, electricity, and water supply. Despite these challenges, Adapur has a number of opportunities, including agriculture, tourism, and industry. The village is also located near the Nepal border, which could be a source of trade and investment.