About Begusarai

Begusarai city lies in Begusarai district of Bihar and is governed by Municipal Corporation. It is located in central part of northern Bihar. It was designated as a Municipal Corporation in 2010, and is also the administrative headquarters of Begusarai district. In 1870, Begusarai was established as a sub-division of Munger district. Later, it became a separate district in 1972. Begusarai was named after 'Begu' a man of this district who used to look after 'Sarai' an old and small market of the region. Begusarai city is governed by Begusarai Municipal Corporation which provides major community services in this district. The district lies on the northern bank of the Ganga river.
Introduction : Begusarai town is the administrative headquarters of Begusarai district which is one of the 38th district of Bihar State. It is one of the most important cities of Bihar located in northern part of the State. Begusarai is an urban area which has been developing steadily with the pace of time and is looked after by Begusarai Municipal Corporation which ensures proper development of this city. The name of the district apparently comes from "Begum" (queen) + "Sarai" (inn) as "Begum" of Bhagalpur used to come to the "Simaria Ghat" (a holy place at Ganges bank) for a month of pilgrimage which later took the present slang form Begusarai.