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District
Bahraich is situated in North eastern part of Devipatan
Division. It is situated between the 28.24 & 27.4 latitude &
81.65 to 81.3 eastern longitude. According to ceusus of 1991 the
area of distt. is 4696.8 sq km. which is 31.99% of the Devipatan
Division. District Bahraich has a international border with
Nepal on the Northern part. Distt. Barabanki & Sitapur are in
South , Khiri in West and Gonda & Srawasti are in eastern side
of the district Bahraich. |
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The dense
forests and fast flowing rivers are the specialities of district
Bahraich. There are many Mythological facts about the great
historical value of district Bahraich. It was famous as the
Capital of God Brahma, the maker of universe. It was also known
as part of Gandharva Forest. Even today North east area of
several hundred square Kms of the district is covered by the
forest. It is said that Brahma ji deveoloped this forest covered
area as the place of worship for Rishis & Sadhus. |
