Siwan City

Siwan City

Siwan town is apart of Saran Division since1972. The town is known for its great past especially for First President ofIndian Republic who belonged to Jeeradei. The district was previously alsoknown as Aliganj Sawan after the name of Ali Bux. Siwan has historical andmythological importance attached to it. Siwanbecame a fully-fledged district when it was split from Saran in 1976. Siwanwas a part of Banaras Kingdom during the 8th century. Muslims camehere in the 13th century. Sikandar Lodibrought this area in his kingdomin the 15th century. Babar crossed Ghaghra rivernear Siswan in his return journey. In the end of the 17th century, the Dutchcame first followed by the English. After the battle of Buxar in 1765 it became a part of Bengal. Siwan played an importantrole in 1857 independence movement. Rajendra Prasad was an independenceactivist and, as a leader of the Congress Party, played a prominent role in theIndian Independence Movement. Dr. Rajendra Prasad December 3, 1884– February28, 1963 was the first President of India.He was born in Zeradei, in the Siwandistrict of Bihar. Deshratna Dr. Rajendra Prasad as long as heremained in Patna to lead the Freedom Movement. He lived and worked here sincethe establishment of Bihar Vidyapeeth on 6 February 1921

Distance From Siwan.

Delhi :-           866 km

Patna :-          135 km

Muzaffarpur :- 135 km

Nalanda :-       221 km

How To Reach In Siwan.

By Road :- Siwan has been well connected by roadways to major cities in India.Being located near the border of Nepal, the capital of city Kathmandu is 308kms from Siwan. State transport and several private bus service operators plyservices to these cities. National highway also passes through the city.

By Rail :- Siwan is a prominent junction and is very well connected to majorcities by rail. Several trains run between siwan and lucknow. Siwan junction isvery important role in east central railways.

By Air :- The nearest airports to Siwan are of Muzzafarpur. The muzzafarpurand raxaul airport does not have scheduled commercial flight services as ofyet. The third nearest airport is lok nayak jaya prakash airport, patna fromsiwan.

Education In Siwan.

 There a no. of CBSE school in thetown

DAV Public school , MSVM M Puram, Emanuel Mission High school

Kendriya Vidyalaya

Iqra Public School

DON BOSCO school

DAV PG College,Islamia PG College,Marvel EngineeringCollege, Raja Singh College, DPR Degree College,SIWAN engg college,Unanimedical college,Homeopathic college etc.

Real Estate in Siwan.

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