Benipatti
Benipatti is a town and headquarter of sub-division Benipatti (अनुमंडल), in Madhubani district, in the state of Bihar, India. The native language of Benipatti is Maithili, while the official languages are Hindi and Urdu.
Culture
Benipatti has a versatile culture. Men wear traditional dhotis, kurtas, gamcha (towel) and paags and some of famous festival include saraswati puja, Holi, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Diwali and Chhath.
Geography
Benipatti is situated near to the Himalayas and the Indo-Nepal frontier. Benipatti is close to the Bagmati river, and has many small rivers, canals and ponds, which make a diversified aquatic ecosystem. It is a flood prone region, receiving an annual rainfall of about 1270mm. The territory has vast cultivated fields, and moderately dense vegetation. Palm trees grow in large numbers in the region.
Administration
The current administrative officers of Benipatti are:
- Sub-divisional magistrate — Mukesh Ranjan Jha
- Deputy superintendent of police — Pushkar Kumar
- BDO — Dr. Abhay Kumar
- Co — Purendra Kumar Singh
Economy
Benipatti is a hub of the bordering regions of Bihar. The main occupations are farming and business.
Transportation
Benipatti is connected by road to the state capital Patna, and also to bordering towns of Nepal. Rail network is not directly available from the town, with the nearest railway station in Madhubani, 25 km away. The nearest airport is Darbhanga Airport approx 35 km away.
Education
Government/Tagged Institutions
- Bachcha jha janta high school Arer,
- Sri Liladhar High School, Benipatti
- +2 Project Girls High School, Benipatti
- Dr N. C. College, Benipatti
- K.V. Science College, Ucchaith Benipatti
- S. C. Mahila College, Benipatti
- P D C P College, Basaith Benipatti
Private Institutions
- Nand niketan Arer. Vidya bharti public school January,
- Star Mission School
- Madona English School
- D P S Benipatti
- Mithilanchal Pride English School
- Central Public School
- S. S. Gyan Bharti Public School