SHEOHAR DISTRICT PROFILE

Sheohar district came into existence in the year 1994, before which it was a part of Sitamarhi district.

Sheohar district is a part of Tirhut division. Sheohar district is surrounded by the districts of Sitamarhi, Muzaffarpur,

Sitamarhi and East Champaran. The main rivers flowing through the district are Bagmati and Budhi

Gandak . It is the smallest district of Bihar and the second least populous district of

Bihar after Sheikhpura.

INTRODUCTION

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

This district was carved out of Sitamarhi district on October 6, 1994.

ADMINISTRATIVE

The district headquarters are located at Sheohar. Sheohar district comprises of only one sub-division, namely Sheohar which

is divided into 5 blocks. o Sheohar

o Tariyani o Piprahi o Dumri-katsari o Purnahiya

Total number of Gram Panchayats in Sheohar district: 53 Total number of villages in Sheohar district: 207.

Sheohar district is predominantly an agricultural district. Paddy, wheat, maize and pulses are the main agricultural crops raised by

farmers in the district.

ECONOMIC PROFILE

GEOGRAPHIC

Coordinates Latitude: 26º24‘ to 26º18‘ North Longitude: 85º21‘ to 85º30‘ East

Temperature 42° C (Max.) 10° C (avg. in January)

Average rainfall 956 mm

Area 443 sq. km

Height above sea level 80 meters

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Per Capita Gross State and District Domestic Product

Per Capita Gross District Domestic Product

Per Capita Gross State Domestic Product

Source: Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Govt. of Bihar

Source: MSME – DI Muzaffarpur, official website of district

DEMOGRAPHIC

Population 6,56,916

Population density 1500 per sq. km

Population growth 27.33%

Sex ratio 890 per 1000 male

Literacy rate 56%

Languages spoken Maithili, Hindi and Urdu

INDUSTRIAL

Registered industrial units 315

Registered medium & large units Nil

No. of industrial areas Nil

Types of industries Agro based, wood & wooden based furniture, mineral based, metal based, electrical machinery & transport equipment, repairing & servicing, ready made garments based, chemical/ chemical based etc.

Source: MSME – DI Muzaffarpur

Sheohar is pre dominantly an agricultural district. There is potential for agro based industries and tourism in the district. There is potential to set up service industry for transportation, hotels &

restaurants.

INVESTMENT

INDUSTRIAL PROFILE

There is no industrial area in Sheohar district. Sheohar district has good scope for development of service industries like

agro based products, water treatment plants, readymade garments, restaurants, transportation, etc.

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Source: MSME – DI Muzaffarpur

INDUSTRIES AT A GLANCE

Registered industrial units 315

Total industrial units 315

Registered medium & large units Nil

Estimated avg. no. of daily workers employed in small scale industries

6

Employment in large and medium industries Nil

No. of industrial areas Nil

MAJOR INDUSTRIAL AREA

There is no industrial area developed in the district.

EXISTING MICRO & SMALL ENTERPRISES AND ARTISAN UNITS

Type of industry No. of Units Investment (Rs. Lakh)

Agro based 86 308 Ready-made garments & embroidery 31 42 Wood/wooden based furniture 47 47 Leather based 3 6 Chemical/chemical based 12 36 Mineral based 40 116 Metal based (Steel Fab.) 14 28 Electrical machinery and transport equipment 14 20 Repairing & servicing 40 34 Others 28 16 Total 315 653

Source: MSME – DI Muzaffarpur

INFRASTRUCTURE

Total no. of hospitals and health centers: 139 Total no. of commercial banks and financial institutions: 25 Educational institutions:

No. of primary schools – 314 No. of middle schools – 93 No. of secondary and senior secondary schools – 12 No. of colleges – 01

AGRICULTURE AND FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRY

The land use around Sheohar is mainly agricultural.

The soil is highly fertile. All types of crops are grown. Paddy, wheat, maize and lentils are the main agricultural crops raised by farmers in the district.

Agro based industry has good opportunity in this district.

POTENTIAL INDUSTRY

Existing clusters

•No cluster has been developed yet

Micro & Small Enterprise

• Agro based products •Water treatment plant •Readymade garments •Restaurants •Beauty parlors •Ladies’ boutiques

Service Enterprises

•Transportation •Hotel/ restaurants •Beauty parlours/ saloons

LARGE SCALE INDUSTRY/ PUBLIC SECTOR UNDERTAKING

There is no large industry or public sector undertaking present in the district.

S. No. Type of assistance Name and address of agencies

1. Provisional Registration Certificate (EM-1) & Permanent Registration Certificate ( EM-II)

District Industries Centre, Sheohar

2. Identification of Project Profiles, techno-economic and managerial consultancy services, market survey and economic survey reports.

MSME Development Institute – Muzaffarpur

3. Land and Industrial shed BIADA – Patna

4. Financial Assistance All commercial/ Financial institution 5. For raw materials under Govt.

Supply National Small Industries Corporation, Patna

6. Plant and machinery under hire/ purchase basis.

National Small Industries Corporation, Patna

7. Power/ Electricity Bihar State Electricity Board 8. Technical Know–how. MSME-DI Muzaffarpur,

DIC – Sheohar 9. Quality & Standard Bureau of Indian Standard

10. Marketing /Export Assistance MSME-DI, Muzaffarpur

STEPS TO SETUP MSMEs

Source: MSME – DI Muzaffarpur

TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE Ra

ilway

•Connected through railways •Nearest railway station is Sitamarhi

Road

•Sheohar is directly linked with Muzaffarpur, Patna and Sitamarhi • NH 104 passes through the district

Airp

ort

•Nearest airport is at Patna

EDUCATION

There are many schools and colleges in the district. Some of the educational institutions are:

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya P.s. Mirjapur Dhobahi School Sri Nawab High School School P.s. Vishunpur Krishndeo New School P.s. Daud Chapra Kanya School Madarsa Islamia Falahulmuslami School P.s. Bisahi New School M.s. Ukani School, Chamanpur Sri Nawab High School School

HERITAGE & TOURISM

Dekuli/ Dhancoul is a holy place popular for ancient temple of Lord Shiva.

Udyog Mitra, Dept. of Industries Govt. of Bihar Ground Floor, Indira Bhawan, RCS Path, Patna, Bihar 800 001. Tel : +91 612 2532695 Fax : +91 612 2532695 Email: info@udyogmitrabihar.com

Industries Department 2nd Floor, Vikas Bhawan, Bailey Road, Patna, Bihar 800 015

www.udyogmitrabihar.com