Shivajingar

Shivajinagar is a block in Samastipur district, Bihar, India, located approximately 26 km east of the district headquarters on the banks of the Kareh river. The block comprises 71 villages and 17 Panchayats, with agriculture being the main source of livelihood. Shivajinagar also serves as a local center for education, health, and government services.

 Geography 
Shivajinagar is situated along the Kareh river and covers an area of approximately 162.55 km². It is part of the Samastipur subdivision and is connected by road to Samastipur and Darbhanga districts.

 Demographics 
According to the 2011 Census of India:
 Total population: 193,850 (Male: 101,771; Female: 92,079)  
 Literacy rate: 58.54% (Male: 57.15%, Female: 37.28%)

 Economy 
The population primarily relies on agriculture for livelihood. The block also functions as a hub for education, healthcare, and government administration.

 Panchayats 
Shivajinagar block contains the following 17 Panchayats:
 Ballipur
 Shankarpur
 Dumra Mohan
 Rajaur Rambhadrapur
 Raniparti
 Rahtauli
 Rahiyar South
 Rahiyar North
 Ranna Dahiyar
 Parsa
 Madhurapur
 Kariyan
 Jakhar Dharampur
 Dasaut
 Bandhar
 Ghiwahi
 Bhataura

 Notable people 
 Udayana, Indian philosopher and logician.  
 N. Mandal, film editor and director from Dasut village, Shivajinagar. He is recognized for contributions to Maithili cinema, including social-themed films such as Rakhi Ke Laaj. His work is cited in the book History of Maithili Cinema.

 References 

 https://www.census2011.co.in/data/subdistrict/1286-shivaji-nagar-samastipur-bihar.html
 http://www.onefivenine.com/india/villages/Samastipur/Shivaji-Nagar/Shivaji-Nagar
 https://villagemap.in/bihar/samastipur/shivaji+nagar.html
 https://cleartax.in/ifsc-code/state-bank-of-india/samastipur/shivajinagar/SBIN0018035/
 https://etrace.in/pincode/bihar/samastipur/shivaji-nagar/shivaji-nagar/ 
 https://samastipur.nic.in/department/circle-officer/page/2/
 https://www.indiagrowing.com/Bihar/Samastipur/Shivaji_Nagar 
 https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/state/bihar/samastipur/instructions-to-take-the-household-survey-seriously
 https://news9network.com/n-mandal-is-touching-new-dimension-of-film-industry-and-business-in-bihar/
 https://theliterarymirror.in/naresh-mandal-a-director-with-affinity-for-societal-themes/