Culture & celebrations
Madhepura: subdivision since 1845In the district
The district site says Madhepura had subdivision status from 9 May 1845 and became a district on 9 May 1981.
Read source ↗Madhepura district: thirteen blocksIn the district
The site says the district has two subdivisions, 13 blocks and 13 circles.
Read source ↗Bihar-wide: Phagua and BirahaWider city / region
Incredible India says Holi is locally called Phagua in Bihar, known for its folk songs and the Biraha tradition. This is a Bihar-wide fact.
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