Asarganj

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native_name = Asarganj | type = city | latd = 25.15 | longd = 86.68
locator_position = right | state_name = Bihar
district = Munger
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altitude = 44
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 5706| population_density =
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Asarganj is a census town in Munger district in the state of Bihar, India.

Geography

Asarganj is located at coord|25.15|N|86.68|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/34/Asarganj.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Asarganj] ] It has an average elevation of 44 metres (144 feet).

Asarganj is situated at 12 KM south from the railway station,Sultanganj.There is a very famous and a month-long festival "BOL-BUM" runs during the month of Saawan (august-september).After taking water from Ganges river of Sultanganj (the famous name here is UttarWahini Ganga),the pilgrims,bare footed travel 105 km,by this route, go to Deoghar (BABA DHAAM) to pour Gangajal on Lord Shiva (ShivLinga).Hence in the Saawan month whole Asarganj dazzles with lights and happiness.

Asarganj is one of the famous place in Bihar in the production of quality rice,being the people business oriented this block is getting developed fastly,people are not only involved in this traditional occupation but also getting dominant in government jobs,engineering and many other fields.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Asarganj had a population of 5706. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Asarganj has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 58% of the males and 42% of females literate. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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