Choraut (Hindi: चोरौत) is a block in Sitamarhi district in the Indian state of Bihar. Its administrative center is Cheraut.[1][2][3]

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Choraut is connected with the national highway from Delhi. This block is near the Nepal border. Janakpur road crosses to Janakpur Dham. Choraut makes up the northern part of Choraut Block. Seven panchayats comprise Choraut: Choraut Uttari, Choraut Paschimi, Choraut Purvi, Bhantabari, Barri-behta, Parigama, and Yadupatti.

Geography

Rato and Yamuni rivers flow in the west part of Choraut. The rivers flood each year. Choraut is one of the biggest areas of Janakpur Road. In Choraut block one of the best villages is well known on the basis of political views as well as tourist place. In Yadupatti one village situated in the north corner named as Maneshwar nath mandir. Barma village which comes under choraut Pachimi is most developed in the block.

Festival

Durga puja, Diwali, Chhat puja, Indra puja and Gau pooja are the main festivals of Choraut village. Hindus and Muslims all participate in these festivals.

References

  1. ↑ "Choraut". sitamarhi.bih.nic.in. Archived from the original on 17 March 2016. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
  2. ↑ "About". www.choraut.com. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
  3. ↑ "Bihar village waits for Nepal migrants to return". The Indian Express. 29 April 2015. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
  4. ↑ Janakpur Road

Official website: http://www.choraut.com

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