1. CITY’S FIRST MALL
SILK CITY-BHAGALPUR

2. History of Bhagalpur:
It is supposed to have concurrent to Patliputra or Patna. Bhagdattpuram fin the gods to churn the ocean to procure amrit. The serpent, Vasuki offered to serve as the rope and has left behind an impression of the coil on the granite hill. It is believed that Panchjanya, the conch shell used in the Mahabharat was discovered here in the "Shankh Kund". The Puranas also refer to the hill. It is believed to have been visited by Vishnu as Madhusudana (the destroyer of Madhu the Demon). It is said that Vishnu covered Madhu under the hill after defeating him to death. Kalidasa's Kumarasambhava refers to foot marks of Vishnu on the slopes of Mandara. The hill is replete with relics of bygone ages. Apart from inscriptions and statues, there are numerous rock cut sculptures depicting various images of Hindu Gods. The hill is equally revered by the Jains who believe that their 12th Tirthankara attained nirvana at the summit. The area around Mandara Hill is laced with a landscape of extraordinary splendour. The 800 feet high granite hill is a sight to see in the daylight. It is a popular picnic spot for people living in the area. The religious festival of "Vish-hari Puja" or "the worship of the Snake Queen" or "Manasa Devi, said to be a daughter of lord Shiva and Queen of Snakes" traces its roots back hundreds of years and is still celebrated every year with thousands of believers and snake charmers offering milk to the Nag (the Snake King) and Nageen (The Snake Queen).

3. Bhagalpur The Silk City:
In this attractive and lucrative silk trade, the capitalists have tried to exploit the quality and master weavers of silk weaving. But the constant hard work of government and non government organization working positively and extensively has tried to maintain the stature of our hardworking weavers.
In the year , with the motive of development in handloom section, government started a cluster policy. For the development and financial stability of weavers, constant steps are being taken with time to time. Different projects are being taken care of in various silk producing states throughout the country.
The three factors, Plantation, Breeding of Silk sediments, threading training is required. The simple method of training in silk thread weaving is- see, learn and follow. This method is explained and is being made as the base and is used in the training programs. Following the same pattern, Central Silk Board is also working on various programs for the development of Silk Manufacturing and weavers.

4. Bhagalpur District : Census 2011 data
Bhagalpur District Overview
An official Census 2011 detail of Bhagalpur, a district of Bihar has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Bihar. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Bhagalpur District of Bihar.
Bhagalpur District Population 2011
In 2011, Bhagalpur had population of 3,037,766 of which male and female were 1,615,663 and 1,422,103 respectively. In 2001 census, Bhagalpur had a population of 2,423,172 of which males were 1,291,658 and remaining 1,131,514 were females. Bhagalpur District population constituted 2.92 percent of total Maharashtra population. In census, this figure for Bhagalpur District was at 2.92 percent of Maharashtra population.
Bhagalpur District Population Growth Rate
There was change of percent in the population compared to population as per In the previous census of India 2001, Bhagalpur District recorded increase of percent to its population compared to 1991.
Bhagalpur District Density 2011
The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Bhagalpur district for 2011 is 1,182 people per sq. km. In 2001, Bhagalpur district density was at 943 people per sq. km. Bhagalpur district administers 2,569 square kilometers of areas.
Bhagalpur Literacy Rate 2011
Average literacy rate of Bhagalpur in 2011 were compared to of If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were and respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at and in Bhagalpur District. Total literate in Bhagalpur District were 1,573,066 of which male and female were 937,669 and 635,397 respectively. In 2001, Bhagalpur District had 965,683 in its district.

5. Economics
Industry
The NTPC Kahalgaon is situated in Bhagalpur. The largest industrial belt of the district is Barari industrial Area(where 110 industrial units are operated) and Kahalgaon industrial Area. The Government of India established Hand-loom park and Food park in Bhagalpur. Above 200 small industrial unit of silk are established in Bhagalpur. Many big industries are under construction like star cement, Nalanda Paper Mill, coca cola,mineral water etc. Bhagalpur is famous for its silk and mango. These are exported to various cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and to many foreign countries like U.S.A, U.K, Dubai etc. Bhagalpur Silk is famous as Bhagalpuri Silk. Major part of cocoons used as silk production is sourced from Katoria aDevelopment Block in Banka District. Bhagalpur is second biggest city of Bihar and primarily has an agrarian economy. The economic growth of the city has stagnated since the independence itself . Today the city's primary employer is the public sector with little private sector involvement. This has resulted in widespread migration of people for the search of jobs to other parts of the country. The silk industry in this city is more than 200 years old and a whole clan exists that has been producing silk for generations. Bhagalpur is well known for its sericulture, manufacture of silk yarn and weaving them into lovely products. This silk is of a distinct and special type. It is known as Tussah or Tussar Silk. This silk is very famous in the world. Silk weaving is an age-old traditional household industry of Bhagalpur. The Government developed a hand-loom park in this beautiful city. In Bhagalpur the weavers service centre (GOI) was established in the year 1974, with a view to develop hand-loom silk industry in the state of Bihar. The silk industry has faced stiff competition from machine made fabric. Due to this, the industry is almost at the verge of a collapse. The government is now trying to renovate this sector. Bhagalpur silk home furnishing made ups are slowly becoming popular in the overseas market.

6. Retail
The commercial hub of Bhagalpur city are Variety street, Khalifabagh street, Ghantaghar, M.G road. Aside shops representing a range of well-known brands, car showrooms, hotels, bars and clubs. Bhagalpur is fast developing city in Bihar and also growth in concurrent mall culture. In Bhagalpur city, many Malls are under construction out of which worth mentioning are - “FM 1" which will be the most premier away from city 3km hustle –bustle from tikka Manjhi chowk , then the others like GTM Mall, Bhagwati Courtyard etc. The upper echelon of the city is fully dedicated towards its full development,the later being constrained by a number of factor like unavailability of airport etc. Bhagalpur supports the second largest economy in Bihar after the capital city Patna. Many commercial buildings are under construction for business in the city.

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