West Champaran is an administrative district in the state of Bihar in India, located just 60 km (37 mi) west of Birgunj. It is the largest district in bihar with an area of 5,228 km²(2,019sq mi). It is a part of Tirhut Division. The district headquarters are located in Bettiah. The district is known for its fluid border with Nepal. One of the major location in West Champaran is Kumar Bagh for SAIL Special Processing Unit and Bhitiharwa where Mahatma Gandhi started Satyagrah Aandolan.
Geography
West Champaran district occupies an area of 5,228 square kilometres (2,019 sq mi), comparatively equivalent to Canada’s Amund Ringnes Island.
Flora and fauna
In 1989 West Champaran district became home to Valmiki National Park, which has an area of 336 km2 (129.7 sq mi). It is also home to two wildlife sanctuaries: Valmiki (adjacent to its namesake national park) and Udaypur Wildlife Sanctuary. Fauna include the Bengal tiger.
Sub-Divisions
West Champaran district comprises the following Sub-Divisions: Bettiah, Bagaha, and Narkatiaganj.
Blocks: Bettiah, Sikta, Mainatand, Chanpattia, Bairia, Lauria, Bagaha – 1, Bagaha – 2, Madhubani, Gaunaha, Narkatiaganj, Manjhaulia, Nautan, Jogapatti, Ramnagar, Thakraha, Bhitaha, Piprasi
The district is well connected by roads and railways to all major cities.
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 762,628 | — |
| 1911 | 812,855 | +0.64% |
| 1921 | 826,679 | +0.17% |
| 1931 | 913,931 | +1.01% |
| 1941 | 1,021,217 | +1.12% |
| 1951 | 1,071,382 | +0.48% |
| 1961 | 1,325,122 | +2.15% |
| 1971 | 1,587,019 | +1.82% |
| 1981 | 1,972,610 | +2.20% |
| 1991 | 2,333,666 | +1.70% |
| 2001 | 3,043,466 | +2.69% |
| 2011 | 3,935,042 | +2.60% |
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