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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Basuki Bihari
| subdivision_type4 = Assembly Constituency
| demographics1_title3 = Sex Ratio
| demographics1_info2 = 52.79%
| demographics1_title2 = Literacy
| demographics1_info1 = 14385
| demographics1_title1 = Population
| demographics_type2 = Languages
| demographics2_title1 = Official
* Mother language
| demographics2_info1 = *[[Hindi]]
*[[Maithili language|Maithili]]
| demographics1_footnotes =
| population_demonym = [[Maithil]]
| demographics_type1 = Census 2011
| subdivision_name4 = Harlakhi
| subdivision_type5 = District
| subdivision_name5 = [[Madhubani district]]
| subdivision_type6 = Block
| subdivision_name6 = Madhwapur
| subdivision_name3 = Madhubani
| native_name = 
| subdivision_type3 = Lok Sabha Constituency
| subdivision_name1 = Bihar
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of regions of India|Region]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Mithila (region)|Mithila]]
| subdivision_type1 = State
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| settlement_type = Village
| demographics1_info3 = 1012
| coordinates = {{Coord|26.58509|N|85.84161|E}}
| nickname = Bihari
| founder = Chaudhary Family
| named_for = Basuki Nath Mandir
| postal_code = 847305
| image_skyline = Basuki Nath Mahadev Mandir.jpg
| image_caption = The campus of the temples of the presiding deity [[Basuki Nath Mahadev Mandir|Basuki Nath Mahadev]] and Gram Devata [[Brahma Sthan|Brahma Baba]] of the village
}}
[[File:Basuki Nath Mahadev Mandir, Basuki Bihari North.jpg|thumb|150px|The view of [[Basuki Nath Mahadev Mandir]] at ''Basuki Bihari North'' during [[Chhath]] festival 2022.]]
'''Basuki Bihari''' is a village in the [[Madhubani, India|Madhubani]] district in State of [[Bihar]], [[India]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=MADHWAPUR-Intermediate Panchayat|url=https://www.panchayatportals.gov.in/web/2447_madhwapur-intermediate-panchayat|access-date=2021-10-10|website=www.panchayatportals.gov.in}}</ref> According to India Population Census 2011 the population of the village is 14385.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Census of India Website : Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB.html|access-date=2021-07-25|website=censusindia.gov.in}}</ref> The majority of people of this village speak in Maithili language. The total area of the village is 13.62 km<sup>2</sup>.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Basuki Bihari, Madhubani {{!}} Village {{!}} GeoIQ|url=https://geoiq.io/places/Basuki-Bihari/n7FrSEyT3U|access-date=2021-07-27|website=geoiq.io}}</ref> The village is divided into two Gram Panchayat (Village Committee) Basuki Bihari North and Basuki Bihari South. The head of the Gram Panchayat is called as Mukhiya. Mukhiya is elected by adult people of the village. The election of Mukhiya is held by the Election Commission of Bihar state.<ref>{{Cite web|title=State Election Commission, Bihar|url=http://sec.bihar.gov.in/old-sec/FAQ.aspx#q1|access-date=2021-07-26|website=sec.bihar.gov.in}}</ref> This village is known for social cultural activities like Durga Puja, Chhath, Kali Puja and Sarswati Puja.<ref>{{Cite web|title=बिहारी में तेज गति से चल रही चार दिवसीय काली पूजा की तैयारी|url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/madhubani-preparation-of-fast-fourday-kali-puja-in-bihari-21057703.html|access-date=2021-10-10|website=Dainik Jagran|language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-09-24|title=मधवापुर में नौ जगहों पर होती है शक्ति की अधिष्ठात्री मां दुर्गा की पूजा, जुटते हैं लोग|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/bihar/madhubani/news/there-are-nine-places-in-madhwapur-to-worship-the-mother-of-power-durga-people-gather-081556-5560356.html|access-date=2021-10-10|website=Dainik Bhaskar|language=hi}}</ref> The village is connected by State Highway No 75 from Darbhanga to Madhwapur.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Anonymous|date=2008-08-01|title=Bihar State Highways Project: SH-75 (Darbhanga - Madhwapur) Subproject (Updated)|url=https://www.adb.org/projects/documents/bihar-state-highways-project-sh-75-darbhanga-madhwapur-subproject-updated|access-date=2021-07-27|website=Asian Development Bank|language=en}}</ref> This village is only two kilometres far from the Indo-Nepal Border at [[Madhwapur]] in Madhubani district. During the festival of [[Vivaha Panchami|Vivah Panchami]] in [[Mithila (region)|Mithila]], the processions of ''Ram Baraat'' coming from [[Ayodhya]] pass through the village of Basuki Bihari, while their journey to [[Janakpur]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=राम और जानकी की पहली मुलाकात की गवाह फुलहर आज आएगी बरात - |url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/madhubani-ram-janakis-first-meeting-witness-fulhar-will-come-today-19792811.html |access-date=2025-06-02 |website=Jagran |language=hi}}</ref>
[[File:Chaudhary Tol, Basuki Bihari village.jpg|thumb|'''''Chaudhary Tol''''' - The residencial locality of the Dihi (early ancestors) of the village.]]
[[File:State Highway 75, Basuki Bihari North.jpg|alt=राजकीय राजमार्ग ७५, बासुकी बिहारी उतरी|thumb|150px|State Highway 75, Basuki Bihari North]]
[[File:Indo-Nepal Border Highway, Basuki Bihari North.jpg|thumb|150px|[[Indo-Nepal Border Road|Indo - Nepal Border Highway]] at Basuki Bihari North]]

== Etymology ==
The name of the village is made by two naming words of Lords in Hinduism "Basuki" and "Bihari". Basuki is the name of Lord Shiva. Similarly, Bihari is used for symbolising Lord Rama and Krishna and the God in Hinduism. In the village there two old temples of Lord Shiva named as Lord Baba Basuki Nath at the two ends of the village. The first temple is at Basuki Bihari North named [[Basuki Nath Mahadev Mandir|Baba Basuki Nath Mahadev Mandir]]. The second temple of Lord Shiva is at Basuki Chowk in Basuki Bihari South with same naming. In the village there is a place name as Naya Janakpur where Lord Rama temple was built. There is also a Hanuman temple at Naya Janakpur. Therefore, the name of the village is originated from the presence of these temples.

== Demographics ==
As of 2011, the number of families residing in this village is 2913. The total population of the village is 14385, of which 7149 are male while 7236 are females.<ref name=":0" />

The [[sex ratio]] of Basuki Bihari village is 1012 females to 1000 males on average. Among children, this ratio is on average 996 females to every 1000 males.
[[File:Grampanchayat Raj Bhavan, Basuki Bihari North.jpg|alt=Grampanchayat Raj, Basuki Bihari North|thumb|150px|Grampanchayat Raj, Basuki Bihari North]]
In 2011, the literacy rate of Basuki Bihari village was 52.79%, with literacy among males at 64.48% and 41.29% among females.<ref name=":0" />

== Places of interest ==
There are many places in this village which have both religious and historical backgrounds. Some of them are listed below.
# '''Basuki Nath Mandir''' is a temple of lord Shiva. [[Maithil Brahmin]] were very devoted to lord Shiva. Chaudhary family of Basuki Bihari built this temple in devotion to lord Shiva. The exact date of foundation of the temple is unknown. This is one of the oldest temple in this area. The Pipal tree north to the temple is also a very old tree. At the time of Chhath and Mahashivratri festivals, the temple is richly decorated.<ref>{{Cite news|title=महाशिवरात्रि आज:मुख्यालय सहित प्रखंड क्षेत्र में शिवालय सज-धज कर तैयार, आज होगा जलाभिषेक|work=Dainik Bhaskar|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/bihar/muzaffarpur/madhawapur/news/with-mahashivratri-the-pagoda-in-the-block-area-including-the-headquarters-is-ready-ready-today-will-be-jalabhishek-128310008.html}}</ref> A pond, known as Chaudhary Pokhair, is situated in front of the temple.
# '''Maharani Sthan''' is a Hindu temple located at Basuki Bihari North village of Madhubani district in Bihar, India. It is very old temple. It is believed that the temple was initially built by Chaudhary family residing in this village. The temple was rebuilt again some years ago. It is the temple of Goddess Bhagwati.
# [[File:Sati Mai Sthan, Basuki Bihari North.jpg|thumb|150px|'''Sati Mai Sthan''' at ''Basuki Bihari North'']]'''Sati Mai Sthan''' is a historical monument built to remember the sacrifice of the life of a Rajput lady '''Sati''' in mourning of her husband's martyrdom in a war just after the couple marriage.
# '''Garhi''' is a historical site of Rajputs.
# [[File:Chaudhary Pokhair- Basuki Bihari North.jpg|thumb|150px|Chaudhary Ghat, Chaudhary Pokhair]][[File:Chhath Puja at Basuki Bihari North.jpg|thumb|150px|Chhath Puja at Chaudhary Pokhair]]'''Chaudhary Pokhair''' is a pond which was built by Chaudhary family of Basuki Bihari North village. Since it is in front of Shiva temple, so this pond is considered as Ganga of this village. Many Hindu religious rituals are performed here. Karma-Kanda rituals of Hindu people are also performed here. It is the most holy pond in the village.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Chaudhary Pokhair Chaudhary Pokhair, Basuki Bihari North, Bihar|url=https://www.google.com/search?q=Chaudhary+Pokhair&ludocid=1125461435582765936&lsig=AB86z5X0LZkE8PyLSOT4oBIj8Ott|access-date=2021-10-10|website=www.google.com}}</ref>
#'''Bhavani Mandir''' is located at ''Thalhi''.
# [[File:Shiva Mandir, Bajrang Bazar, Bihari.jpg|thumb|150px|Shiva Mandir, Bajrang Bazar, Bihari]][[File:Shiv Mandir, Bajrang Bazar, Basuki Bihari North.jpg|alt=Shiv Mandir, Bajrang Bazar, Basuki Bihari North|thumb|150px|Shiv Mandir, Bajrang Bazar, Basuki Bihari North]]Shiv Mandir, Bajrang Bazar
# Mahadev Mandir, Shiromanipatti
# '''<span class="anchor" id="Kali Mandir">Kali Mandir</span>''' ({{langx|mai|मां काली मंदिर}}): a Hindu temple dedicated to [[Kali|Goddess Kali]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=विधायक ने प्रतियोगिता में सफल बच्चों को किया पुरस्कृत - |url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/madhubani-mla-rewarded-successful-children-in-competition-18621693.html |access-date=2025-04-23 |website=Jagran |language=hi}}</ref> During the festival of [[Kali Puja]], a large number of devotees flock to the temple for worshiping Goddess Kali. The temple is looked after by a social and cultural organisation called as ''Shree Kali Puja Samiti''. The formal celebration of the Kali Puja festival in the campus of the temple started in the year 1993 by the Puja Committee with the help of the villagers. Every year the festival of Kali Puja is celebrated with a great pomp and show.<ref>{{Cite web |title=बिहारी में तेज गति से चल रही चार दिवसीय काली पूजा की तैयारी - Preparation of fast four-day Kali Puja in Bihari - Bihar Madhubani General News |url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/madhubani-preparation-of-fast-fourday-kali-puja-in-bihari-21057703.html |access-date=2025-04-23 |website=Jagran |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=काली पूजा के तीसरे दिन महिलाओं ने भरा खोंइछा |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/news/on-the-third-day-of-kali-pooja-035703-3151752.html |work=[[Dainik Bhaskar]]}}</ref>
# [[File:Naya Janakpur Mandir, Basuki Bihari.jpg|alt=Naya Janakpur Mandir, Basuki Bihari|thumb|150px|Naya Janakpur Mandir, Basuki Bihari]]'''Naya Janakpur Mandir''' is a Hindu temple at outskirt of Basuki Bihari North village of Madhubani district of Bihar, India. It was built by Agyaani Baba of this village in the devotion to Lord Rama.
# [[File:Brahm Baba Sthan- Basuki Bihari North.jpg|alt=ब्रह्म बाबा स्थान, बिहारी|thumb|150px|[[Brahma Sthan|Brahm Baba Sthan]], Bihari]]'''[[Brahma Sthan|Brahm Baba Sthan]]'''
[[File:Naya Janakpur, Basuki Bihari.jpg|alt=नया जनकपुर, बासुकी बिहारी उतरी|thumb|150px|Naya Janakpur, Basuki Bihari North]]12. '''Baba Palakeshwar Nath Mahadev Mandir''' - It is Lord Shiva's temple located at ''Parsa Tol'', outskirts of the village. In the premises of the temple, there is a sacred pond. Its water is used for performing [[Jalabhisheka]] on the [[Lingam|Shivalinga]] of the temple.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Madhubani News : श्रीमद्भागवत कथा ज्ञान महायज्ञ के अवसर पर निकली शोभायात्रा |url=https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/state/bihar/madhubani/procession-took-place-on-the-occasion-of-the-grand-yajna |access-date=2026-02-08 |website=Prabhat Khabar |language=hi}}</ref>

13. '''Jamuni Sangam Ghat''' is a sacred location near Brahmpuri Tol of the village. At this location, [[Jamuni River|Jamuni river]] merges into the [[Dhouns River]]. It is natural location. There is a bridge known as ''Akharharghat Pul'' on the Dhouns River. It connects Brahmpuri Tol of the village to [[Akharharghat]] village.
[[File:Dhouns river.jpg|thumb|Natural view of the Dhouns River from the Akharharghat Pul near the village. Photo captured by [[commons:User:Sntshkumar750|Santosh Chaudhary]]]]

== Educational institutions ==
In recorded history, the first school established in the village is Primary School Babhnipatti in 1931. This proves that in this village there was an educational institution before the [[Independence of India]].
# Utkramit Higher Secondary School, Bihari
[[File:Utkramit Higher Secondary School, Bihari.jpg|thumb|150px|Utkramit Higher Secondary School, Bihari]]
# Utkramit Middle School, Bihari
# Primary School Babhnipatti, Basuki Bihari
# Delhi Public School, Bihari<ref>{{Cite web|title=Know Your School, Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India|url=https://src.udiseplus.gov.in/searchSchool/getSchoolDetail|website=Know Your School}}</ref>
# Prerna Academy, Basuki Bihari<ref>{{Cite web|title=Prerana Academy, Basuki Bihari|url=https://www.icbse.com/schools/prerna-academy-basuki-bihari-lezq12|website=icbse.com/Schools}}</ref>

== Social and cultural organisations ==

# "Durga Puja Samiti, Bihari" is a social and cultural organisations to organise Durga Puja festival in the village. It was established in 1987 by the villagers of the village.<ref>{{Cite web|title=मधवापुर में नौ जगहों पर होती है शक्ति की अधिष्ठात्री मां दुर्गा की पूजा, जुटते हैं लोग|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/bihar/madhubani/news/there-are-nine-places-in-madhwapur-to-worship-the-mother-of-power-durga-people-gather-081556-5560356.html|url-status=live|website=Dainik Bhaskar|date=24 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210804125546/https://www.bhaskar.com/bihar/madhubani/news/there-are-nine-places-in-madhwapur-to-worship-the-mother-of-power-durga-people-gather-081556-5560356.html |archive-date=2021-08-04 }}</ref>
# "Kali Puja Samiti, Bihari" organises Kali Puja festival in the village in the month of October - November every year.<ref>{{Cite web|title=बिहारी में तेज गति से चल रही चार दिवसीय काली पूजा की तैयारी|url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/madhubani-preparation-of-fast-fourday-kali-puja-in-bihari-21057703.html|access-date=2021-09-13|website=Dainik Jagran|language=hi}}</ref>
# "Kamala Pooja" - Kamala Pujan is held at ''Brahmapuri Tol'' of the Basuki Bihari South Panchayat, with the aim of pleasing the water goddess ''Kamala Mai'' near the bank of the [[Dhouns River]] flowing through village. It is organised by the people of the ''Machhuara'' (fishermen) community for wishing protection of water resources, advancement in water related businesses like fish and makhana, family happiness, peace and prosperity. The rituals are performed according to the ''Tantrik Vidhi'' in Hinduism.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-12-02 |title=धूमधाम से हुई कमला पूजा, मछुआरा समाज ने की विशेष पूजा और अर्चना |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/bihar/siwan/madhawapur/news/kamala-puja-was-done-with-great-pomp-fishermen-community-did-special-puja-and-worship-132223557.html |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20231202191129/https://www.bhaskar.com/local/bihar/siwan/madhawapur/news/kamala-puja-was-done-with-great-pomp-fishermen-community-did-special-puja-and-worship-132223557.html |archive-date=2023-12-02 |access-date=2026-02-09 |work=Dainik Bhaskar |language=hi}}</ref>

== Gallery ==
<gallery widths="310" heights="230" perrow="5">
File:Basuki Chowk.jpg|Basuki Chowk at Basuki Bihari South
File:Basuki Bihari Bridge.jpg|Basuki Bihari Bridge (बासुकी बिहारी पुल )
File:Maharani Sthan, Basuki Bihari North.jpg|[[Maharani Sthan]], Basuki Bihari North near ''Chaudhary Tol''
File:Bajarang Bazar, Basuki Bihari North.jpg|Bajarang Bazar, Basuki Bihari North near old Gram Panchayat
File:View of Puwari Baadh, Inrwa Tol, Basuki Bihari North.jpg|View of ''Puwari Baadh'' at ''Inrwa Tol'' in Basuki Bihari North
File:Chaudhary Pokhair, Basuki Nath Mahadev Mandir.jpg|View during Chhath Puja at Chaudhary Pokhair Ghat, [[Basuki Nath Mahadev Mandir]]
File:National Highway 227, Basuki Bihari section.jpg|National Highway 227 passing through the village of Basuki Bihari South
File:Parsa-Inarwa Road, Basuki Bihari.jpg|Inarwa Tol - Parsa Road, Basuki Bihari North
File:Salhesh Mandir, Inarwa Tol, Basuki Bihari.jpg|Salhesh Mandir at Inarwa Tol near Parsa Road, Basuki Bihari North
File:Chaudhary Tol, Basuki Bihari North.jpg|View of Chaudhary Tol from a terrace.
</gallery>

== Economy ==
In the village, there is a branch of nationalised bank called [[Bank of India]] to fulfill the banking requirements of the villagers, economic activities of the village and its surrounding villages.<ref>{{Cite news |title=बैंक ऑफ इंडिया की बासुकी बिहारी शाखा के प्रबंधक ने किया योगदान |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/bihar/siwan/madhawapur/news/manager-of-basuki-bihari-branch-of-bank-of-india-contributed-133172589.html |work=[[Dainik Bhaskar]]}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links==
* {{Cite web |title=Basuki Bihari Pin Code, Basuki Bihari, Madhubani Map, Latitude and Longitude, Bihar |url=https://indiamapia.com/Madhubani/Basuki_Bihari.html |access-date=2022-11-11 |website=indiamapia.com}}

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Abhishek Mandal at 07:38, 18 April 2026