Hajipur

The founder of Hajipur, Haji Shamsuddin Ilyas Shah's tomb is now called as Haji-Pir and the name of the headquarters of Vaishali district, "Hajipur" emerged from the same word.{{cite web|url=https://www.punjabkesari.in/dharm/news/vaishali--haripur--hajipur-563654|title=Ancient name of hajipur is Haripur|date=11 January 2017 |access-date=6 July 2021|archive-date=15 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180215201853/http://www.punjabkesari.in/dharm/news/vaishali--haripur--hajipur-563654|url-status=live}} punjabkesari.in{{Cite web|title=About ancient name of hajipur|url=https://www.outlookhindi.com/art-and-culture/diary/shaharnama-maalbhog-kela-hajipur-57748|access-date=2021-06-17|language=en|archive-date=25 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210425061559/https://www.outlookhindi.com/art-and-culture/diary/shaharnama-maalbhog-kela-hajipur-57748|url-status=live}} outlookhindi.com

In ancient times, Hajipur was known as Ukkacala{{cite book|title=Prajñā-bhāratī|publisher=K.P. Jayaswal Research Institute|pages=175–178|volume=6|year=1992}} and was the first village after crossing the Ganga at Patna. The village of Hajipur gained significance, as it was the venue of one of the discourses given by Buddha. Buddha preached the Cula Gopalaka Sutta, a Middle Length Discourse, here. Along with that, it is also of interest because a portion of Ananda's ashes were enshrined in the town. Ananda, the closest disciple of Buddha, acted as the Buddha's attendant for twenty years and outlived him by several decades.{{cite web|url=http://vaishali.nic.in|title=About history of hajipur|access-date=6 July 2021|archive-date=10 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210610085231/https://vaishali.nic.in/|url-status=live}} vaishali.nic.in Hajipur is also known for the land of Amrapali.{{Cite web|url=https://www.jlcollegehajipur.ac.in/about-us/about/|title=Hajipur is the land of Amrapali|access-date=1 March 2022|archive-date=2 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220302153121/https://www.jlcollegehajipur.ac.in/about-us/about/|url-status=live}} jlcollegehajipur.ac.in

In British India, Hajipur was a small town in the Muzaffarpur district situated on the confluence of the Ganges and Gandak. Hajipur features conspicuously in the history of struggles between Emperor Akbar and the rebellious Afghan Karrani rulers of Bengal, being twice besieged and captured by the imperial troops, in 1572 and 1574.{{EB1911|inline=y|wstitle=Hajipur|volume=12|page=827}} In 1912 Bihar and Orissa was divided from the Presidency of Bengal. After independence the city of Hajipur came under state of Bihar which was formed on the linguistic basis.Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Hajipur". Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 Jul. 2014, {{URL|https://www.britannica.com/place/Hajipur|Hajipur}}. Accessed 10 June 2021.

Hajipur is the headquarters of Vaishali after its separation from Muzaffarpur district on 12 October 1972. It is located at {{Coord|25.69|N|85.22|E}}.[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/34/Hajipur.html Coordinates of Hajipur city] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130715014921/http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/34/Hajipur.html |date=15 July 2013 }} Falling Rain Genomics, Inc It has an average elevation of 46 metres (150 ft). Hajipur is located 10 km from Patna, transversely on the sacred river Ganga and is budding as one of the foremost profit-making and manufacturing region of the state.{{cite web | url = http://www.statoids.com/yin.html | title = Districts of India | access-date = 11 October 2011 | last = Law | first = Gwillim | date = 25 September 2011 | work = Statoids | url-status = live | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20111017155710/http://www.statoids.com/yin.html | archive-date = 17 October 2011 | df = dmy-all }} statoids.com

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Hajipur city is bounded by the Gandak river in the west and the holy Ganges in the south. A good network of rail, road, and water transport exists in the city, connecting it with other parts of the district as well as state and country. Mahatma Gandhi Setu (5,575 m long, prestressed box culvert type RCC bridge) over river Ganges connects it with Patna,[http://www.gammonindia.com Gammon India Limited]. {{webarchive |url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110217073938/http://www.gammonindia.com/ |date=17 February 2011 }} gammonindia.com the state capital, while another rail and road bridge over Gandak connects it with Sonepur.{{cite web|title=How to reach Sonpur Town?|url=http://www.explorebihar.in/how-to-reach-sonepur-town.html|work=Explore Bihar|access-date=4 December 2013|archive-date=25 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131125002026/http://www.explorebihar.in/how-to-reach-sonepur-town.html|url-status=live}} explorebihar.in

Hajipur subdivision became home to the Salim Ali—Jubba Sahni Bird Sanctuary{{Cite web|title=Barela Lake Salim Ali Zubba Saheni {{!}} WILD BIHAR {{!}} Bihar|url=https://www.wildbihar.org/barela-salim-ali-zubba-saheni|access-date=2021-06-24|website=wildbihar|language=en|archive-date=24 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624215947/https://www.wildbihar.org/barela-salim-ali-zubba-saheni|url-status=live}} wildbihar.org (Baraila Lake), which has an area of {{convert|2|km2|mi2|abbr=on|1}}, established in 1997.{{cite web|author=Indian Ministry of Forests and Environment|title=Protected areas: Bihar|url=http://oldwww.wii.gov.in/envis/envis_pa_network/index.htm|access-date=25 September 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110823163836/http://oldwww.wii.gov.in/envis/envis_pa_network/index.htm|archive-date=23 August 2011}} oldwww.wii.gov.in

The plain terrain of the city and its nearby area is famous for banana, litchi, and mango plantations. The region looks green with plants and trees growing in a semi-tropical monsoon climate. However, the months of May–June is hot, and December–January is cold.[http://ecourts.gov.in/vaishali Climate, Region and Plantation details of Hajipur city] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150919221854/http://ecourts.gov.in/vaishali |date=19 September 2015 }} ecourts.gov.in

Köppen and Geiger classifies the location as Csa. The average temperature is 25.8 °C; the hottest month being May with an average temperature of 32.2 °C and the coldest month being January with an average temperature of 17.1 °C. The average temperatures vary by 15.1 °C in a year. The average annual rainfall is 993 mm. The driest month is December, with an average precipitation of 3 mm and the wettest month is July with an average precipitation of 266 mm.[http://en.climate-data.org/location/47506/ Details about the climate, temperature, rainfall, annual averages, and precipitation of Hajipur/Monthly mean maximum & minimum temperature data, averages and precipitation for climate variables for Hajipur] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170217064242/https://en.climate-data.org/location/47506/ |date=17 February 2017 }} en.climate-data.org

The table below details historical monthly averages for climate variables—

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|Jan high C=23.6

|Feb high C=26.3

|Mar high C=32.8

|Apr high C=33.8

|May high C=38.6

|Jun high C=36.4

|Jul high C=32.8

|Aug high C=32.2

|Sep high C=32.2

|Oct high C=31.8

|Nov high C=28.8

|Dec high C=24.9

|Jan mean C=17.1

|Feb mean C=19.6

|Mar mean C=25.4

|Apr mean C=28.3

|May mean C=32.2

|Jun mean C=31.6

|Jul mean C=29.6

|Aug mean C=29.4

|Sep mean C=29.1

|Oct mean C=27.2

|Nov mean C=22.2

|Dec mean C=18.1

|Jan low C=10.7

|Feb low C=13.0

|Mar low C=18.1

|Apr low C=22.9

|May low C=25.9

|Jun low C=26.9

|Jul low C=26.5

|Aug low C=26.6

|Sep low C=26.1

|Oct low C=22.7

|Nov low C=15.7

|Dec low C=11.4

|precipitation colour=green

|Jan precipitation mm=15

|Feb precipitation mm=6

|Mar precipitation mm=5

|Apr precipitation mm=8

|May precipitation mm=27

|Jun precipitation mm=137

|Jul precipitation mm=266

|Aug precipitation mm=259

|Sep precipitation mm=195

|Oct precipitation mm=66

|Nov precipitation mm=6

|Dec precipitation mm=3

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|1901|21398

|1911|19233

|1921|16760

|1931|19299

|1941|21963

|1951|25149

|1961|34044

|1971|41890

|1981|62520

|1991|87687

|2001|119412

|2011|147688

|footnote=Population history of Hajipur (1901-2011).

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Culturally and linguistically, Hajipur is similar to that of Patna. As per 2011 census Hajipur city has a population of 147,688, out of which males were 78,047 and females were 69,641. The literacy rate was 76.80 percent, higher than the national average of 74.04%: male literacy is 82.45%, and female literacy is 70.47%. In Hajipur, 14.15% of the population was under six years of age, a total of 20,899 with 11,090 boys while 9,809 are girls. The sex ratio of 892 females per 1,000 males was lower than the national average of 944 and Child sex ratio of girls is 884 per 1000 boys.

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Residents of Hajipur are referred to by the demonym Hajipurian. Hindi is the main language of the city, also the official language of the Bihar state but many other languages are spoken too. The native dialect is Bajjika, the ancient name of North Bihar is most widely spoken. English is also spoken by Hajipurians, and other widely spoken dialects and languages include Bajjika, Urdu and Angika.{{cite web | url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_2_PR_Cities_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf | title=Cities having population 1 lakh and above | publisher=censusindia | access-date=15 June 2021 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226121237/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_2_PR_Cities_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf | archive-date=26 December 2018 | df=dmy-all }}

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{{Main|Export Promotion Park of India, Hajipur}}

The economy of Hajipur is largely service orientated, but it also has an agricultural base and industrial sector. As of 2011, service accounts for 55%, industry 9%, and agriculture 35% of the economy of the city.[http://urban.bih.nic.in/Docs/CDP/CDP-Hajipur.pdf CDP-Hajipur-PDF(Page-1)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304104434/http://urban.bih.nic.in/Docs/CDP/CDP-Hajipur.pdf |date=4 March 2016 }} urban.bih.nic.in{{Cite web |url=http://www.biadabihar.in/DataFiles/CMS/file/PCC_26_08_11.pdf |title=Decision of PCC Meeting held |date=26 August 2011 |publisher=BIHAR INDUSTRIAL AREA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY |access-date=21 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131126150027/http://www.biadabihar.in/DataFiles/CMS/file/PCC_26_08_11.pdf |archive-date=26 November 2013 |url-status=dead }}

There is a dedicated industrial area in Hajipur apart from Export Promotion Park of India, Hajipur—(EPIP), maintained by Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority—(BIADA){{url|https://www.biadabihar.in/about-biada | About Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority (BIADA) maintaining Export Promotion Park of Hajipur city}} biadabihar.in in an area of 150 acres where many Big Brands of FMCG & Agro-based companies like Pepsico, Britannia Industries, HUL, Godrej Consumer Products, Anmol Industries, Sudha Dairy, Wayss Ice Cream, Bansal, Treat, Avon Cycle, etc. have their manufacturing units. There are several upcoming construction projects from private and public sectors with three new bridges connecting to Patna.[http://www.urban.bih.nic.in/Docs/CDP/CDP-Patna.pdf CDP-Patna PDF-(Page-|,||)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304025652/http://urban.bih.nic.in/Docs/CDP/CDP-Patna.pdf |date=4 March 2016 }} urban.bih.nic.in{{cite web |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110726/jsp/bihar/story_14288935.jsp |title=The eight under glare |publisher=Telegraphindia.com |date=2011-07-26 |access-date=2012-04-04 |archive-date=24 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924150759/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110726/jsp/bihar/story_14288935.jsp |url-status=dead }} The Export Promotion Industrial Park, is a multiple-product export processing zone in East India developed by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Government of Bihar and by the administrative body BIADA located in Hajipur, In the administrative Vaishali district, has {{convert|94|acre|ha sqmi|lk=on}} of land with modern infrastructure.{{cite web|url=http://bihardevelopment.org/catchall.php?link_1_id=20&link_2_id=271&writeup_link_level=link_3&writeup_link_id=1074 |title=Information on Bihar development, resource mobilisation, capacity building through |publisher=Bihardevelopment.org |access-date=2012-04-04 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120623065703/http://www.bihardevelopment.org/catchall.php?link_1_id=20 |archive-date=2012-06-23 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/biada-rates-much-lower-opposition-seeks-probe/821759/2 |title=BIADA rates much lower, Opposition seeks probe |publisher=Indian Express |date=2011-07-25 |access-date=2012-04-04}}

The Ramchaura Mandir is a Hindu Temple in the city of Hajipur, Bihar. Dedicated to Lord Ram. As per local folklore, it is said to have been in existence since the Ramayana period and Shri Ram is believed to have visited this place on his way to Janakpur, where his footprints are worshiped.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nativeplanet.com/hajipur/attractions/ramchaura-mandir/|title=Ramchaura Mandir details|access-date=17 June 2021|archive-date=6 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606023718/https://www.nativeplanet.com/hajipur/attractions/ramchaura-mandir/|url-status=live}} nativeplanet.com The Ramchaura Mandir has a tradition of celebrating Rama Navami, on the birth anniversary of Shri Rama. A small fair is also organised on the eve of Rama Navami. Archeological objects excavated from Ramchaura are kept at the Patna Museum.[http://www.buddhisttoursindia.com/buddhist-tour-destinations/hajipur-tours.html About Ramchaura Mandir] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100619153121/http://www.buddhisttoursindia.com/buddhist-tour-destinations/hajipur-tours.html |date=19 June 2010 }} buddhisttoursindia.com{{cite news |title=President calls for research on artists |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2003-05-31/patna/27265268_1_patna-museum-museum-premises-relics |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140104055012/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2003-05-31/patna/27265268_1_patna-museum-museum-premises-relics |url-status=dead |archive-date=4 January 2014 |newspaper=The Times of India |date=31 May 2003 }}

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Pataleshwar Mandir is located at Hajipur. Since, the ancient period Shiva is believed to be in the form of Lingam here. The worship of the Shiva-Linga originated from the famous hymn in the Atharva-Veda Samhita sung in praise of the Yupa-Stambha.[http://www.nativeplanet.com/hajipur/attractions/pataleshwar-mandir/ About Pataleshwar nath Mandir, Hajipur] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151007011454/http://www.nativeplanet.com/hajipur/attractions/pataleshwar-mandir/ |date=7 October 2015 }} nativeplanet.com

Bateshwar Nath Temple, Bihar

Bateshwar Nath Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Dhandua village, Basantpur Panchayat, Hajipur, Vaishali district, Bihar, India. The temple is situated approximately 28 km from the district headquarters of Vaishali. As per local folklore, the temple has existed since the Mughal period and is believed to have miraculously appeared at the center of a thousand-year-old banyan tree. The temple's origins are associated with an intriguing legend that suggests it was self-constructed. The temple holds a significant place in the religious and cultural landscape of the region. Every year, it hosts the Basant Panchami festival (February–March) with great enthusiasm. Additionally, a month-long fair is organized on the occasion of Mahashivratri, attracting devotees and visitors from nearby areas. Surrounded by vast agricultural fields, the temple offers a serene and spiritual atmosphere, making it a notable destination for those seeking peace and devotion. Recognizing its historical and religious significance, the Bihar Government has approved a project to develop the site into a recognized historical and tourist attraction. The temple is currently managed by Bateshwar Nath Vikash Seva Sansthan, an NGO, under the leadership of Mithilesh Kumar Singh, an advocate and the secretary of the organization.

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It is considered one of the main ghats of Ganga—Gandak, where worshiping and cremation has been performed for centuries. This ghat received its name based on an ancient legend. According to this legend, "The famous fight of Gaja (elephant)-Graah (crocodile), which is well covered in Indian scriptures, is the reason behind people asking -kaun haara. Hence the name- Kaunhara ghat. Scriptures tell that Lord Vishnu had to interfere in the fight to save his devotee Gajaraj, who was being drowned by a crocodile. Both Gaja and Graah were gandharvas. But due to some curse, they became Gaja and Graah. Lord Vishnu killed Graah to give him instant salvation, and saved the life Of Gajaraj." The depiction of fighting Gaja—Graah is an emblem for the city and is prominently shown on the Hajipur railway station's dome and other notable places.[http://travelspedia.com/South-Asia/India/Bihar/8588.html Kaunhara Ghat celebrations] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20130204152816/http://travelspedia.com/South-Asia/India/Bihar/8588.html |date=4 February 2013 }} travelspedia.com

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Jami Masjid is one of the states' oldest mosques erected in 1587 AD during the Mughal rule by Makhsus Shah, the contemporary governor of Bihar Sharif according to Akbarnamah.[http://www.artic.edu/artaccess/AA_India/pages/India_12.shtml Illustration from the Akbarnama: History of Akbar] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090919035749/http://www.artic.edu/artaccess/AA_India/pages/India_12.shtml |date=2009-09-19 }} Art Institute of Chicago artic.edu The remarkable monument is a spectacular example of Indo-Persian architecture, the central dome being larger than the others.{{Cite web|title=Jami Masjid Hajipur|url=https://state.bihar.gov.in/yac/Content.html?links&page=m5#site7|url-status=live|access-date=2021-06-21|website=state.bihar.gov.in|archive-date=27 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210627185212/https://state.bihar.gov.in/yac/CitizenHome.html#site7}} state.bihar.gov.in

Located opposite Hajipur is a place of Sonepur where the forty-night-long Sonepur Cattle Fair is held every year starting from Kartik full moon day. The place goes lively at the onset of winter with the mass holy deep in river Gandak by Hindu at Kaun—haara Ghat.{{cite web|title=World Famous Sonepur Cattle Fair to begin on November 16|url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2013/10/world-famous-sonepur-cattle-fair-to-begin-on-november-16/|work=Biharprabha News|access-date=20 October 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131026081133/http://news.biharprabha.com/2013/10/world-famous-sonepur-cattle-fair-to-begin-on-november-16/|archive-date=26 October 2013}} biharprabha.com Being claimed as the biggest animal fair in Asia. Government of Bihar's Department of Rural Development, Department of Agriculture organises training and exhibitions.[http://www.indobase.com/events/details/sonepur-cattle-fair.php About Sonepur cattle fair, Bihar, India] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080209201547/http://www.indobase.com/events/details/sonepur-cattle-fair.php |date=2008-02-09 }} indobase.com The visitors can stay in hotels at Hajipur or they can hire luxury Swiss cottages erected on sand dunes beside river Gandak.{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Swiss-cottages-at-Sonepur-fair-a-tourist-delight/articleshow/3748554.cms|title=Swiss cottages at Sonepur fair a tourist delight|website=The Times of India|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171223231435/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Swiss-cottages-at-Sonepur-fair-a-tourist-delight/articleshow/3748554.cms|archive-date=2017-12-23}} timesofindia.indiatimes.com{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/1130913/jsp/bihar/story_17344110.jsp|title=Swiss cottages to cost more|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171020135831/https://www.telegraphindia.com/1130913/jsp/bihar/story_17344110.jsp|archive-date=2017-10-20}} telegraphindia.com{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/bihar/foreign-tourists-line-up-for-sonepur-fair-swiss-cottages-182088|title=Foreign tourists line up for Sonepur fair Swiss cottages|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107025054/https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/bihar/foreign-tourists-line-up-for-sonepur-fair-swiss-cottages-182088|archive-date=2017-11-07}} telegraphindia.com The tent and cottages are provided by Department of State Tourism.[http://bstdc.bih.nic.in/vaishali.htm About Sonepur cattle fair] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150722044101/http://bstdc.bih.nic.in/Vaishali.htm |date=2015-07-22 }} bstdc.bih.nic.in{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/news/special/the-gentle-giants-of-sonepur/20161205.htm|title=The gentle giants of Sonepur|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170825145624/http://www.rediff.com/news/special/the-gentle-giants-of-sonepur/20161205.htm|archive-date=2017-08-25}} rediff.com{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Sonepur-fair-losing-its-elephant-charm/articleshow/55422243.cms|title=Sonepur fair losing its elephant charm|website=The Times of India|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170611153644/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Sonepur-fair-losing-its-elephant-charm/articleshow/55422243.cms|archive-date=2017-06-11}} timesofindia.indiatimes.com

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The ancient village of Vaishali is located 35 km North—West of Hajipur. The place can be reached by road and offers many archaeological places to see which includes Buddha Stupa, Pillars of Ashoka, Abhishek Puskarani (coronation Tank of Vajjika rulers). Vaishali Mahotsava is held every year on Baisakh Purnima (Full Moon Day of 1st Hindu Month) during mid-April to celebrate the birth anniversary of 24th Jain Tirthankar—Mahavir who was born here in the village Kundalpur, 4 km from Vaishali. The soil of this land is blessed by the visit of Buddha twice during the 3rd century BC.[http://www.bharatonline.com/bihar/fairs-festivals/vaishali-mahotsava.html Vaishali Mahotsava- fair festival of bihar] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100726172023/http://www.bharatonline.com/bihar/fairs-festivals/vaishali-mahotsava.html |date=26 July 2010 }} bharatonline.com[http://bstdc.bih.nic.in/vaishali.htm Attraction of Hajipur, Vaishali] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150722044101/http://bstdc.bih.nic.in/Vaishali.htm |date=2015-07-22 }} bstdc.bih.nic.in{{cite book |author=Janice Leoshko |title=Sacred Traces: British Explorations of Buddhism in South Asia |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=gS4rDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA74 |year=2017 |publisher=Taylor & Francis |isbn=978-1-351-55030-7 |page=74 |access-date=17 June 2021 |archive-date=27 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210627185240/https://books.google.com/books?id=gS4rDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA74 |url-status=live }}

Museums

Deep Narayan Singh Museum{{Cite web|title=Bihar State Museums|url=https://state.bihar.gov.in/yac/SectionInformation.html?editForm&rowId=1041|url-status=live|access-date=21 June 2021|archive-date=27 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210627183950/https://state.bihar.gov.in/yac/CitizenHome.html}} state.bihar.gov.in was established in 1979.{{Cite web|title=Buddhist Circuit of Bihar|url=http://buddhistcircuitbihar.com/vaishali3.htm|access-date=2021-06-21|website=buddhistcircuitbihar.com|archive-date=24 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624202015/http://buddhistcircuitbihar.com/vaishali3.htm|url-status=live}}

• Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition (IHMCT&AN)[http://www.ihmhajipur.net Institute of Hotel Management-Hajipur Official website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090525100106/http://ihmhajipur.net/ |date=25 May 2009 }} ihmhajipur.net under the aegis of Govt. of India and Department of Tourism, Govt. of Bihar
• National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hajipur (NIPER){{Cite web|title=National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, HAJIPUR|url=http://niperhajipur.ac.in/|url-status=live|access-date=15 June 2021|archive-date=24 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624195714/http://niperhajipur.ac.in/}} niperhajipur.ac.in is an Indian public Pharmacy research university, under India's Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
• Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology, Hajipur (CIPET){{Cite web|title=Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology, Hajipur|url=https://www.cipet.gov.in/centres/cipet-hajipur/introduction.php|url-status=live|access-date=15 June 2021|archive-date=4 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210304120832/https://www.cipet.gov.in/centres/cipet-hajipur/introduction.php}} cipet.gov.in under the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India.

Raj Narain College,{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20151023121920/http://www.rncollegehajipur.org/ Official website of Raj Narain College Hajipur]}} rncollegehajipur.org Jamuni Lal College,[http://www.jamunilalcollege.in J.L College, Hajipur Official website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200811005351/http://jamunilalcollege.in/ |date=11 August 2020 }} jamunilalcollege.in Deo Chand College, Vaishali Mahila College, Intermediate Women's College, Chaurasia Raj Kishore College,[http://crk-college.in Chaurasia Raj Kishore College Official site] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151123021920/http://crk-college.in/ |date=23 November 2015 }} crk-college.in JaiPrakash Evening Intermediate College,[http://jpeic.in JaiPrakash Evening Intermediate College Official site] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210609165705/http://jpeic.in/ |date=9 June 2021 }} jpeic.in Maitreya College of Education and Management,[http://www.maitreyaedu.co.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=51&Itemid=27 Maitreya College of Education and Management College Official site] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151118115312/http://www.maitreyaedu.co.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=51&Itemid=27 |date=18 November 2015 }} maitreyaedu.co.in Licchavi College of Teacher's Training,[http://www.licchavicollege.com Official website of Teacher's training college, Hajipur] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190316101602/http://www.licchavicollege.com/ |date=16 March 2019 }} licchavicollege.com Maa Tara Institute of Health technology and Management,[http://www.mtihtm.net Maa Tara Institute Of Health technology & Management (MTIHTM)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202172910/http://www.mtihtm.net/ |date=2 February 2014 }} mtihtm.net R.S. Sharda Devi Education College,[https://rssdec.com R.S. Sharda Devi Education College] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210520092507/https://rssdec.com/ |date=20 May 2021 }} rssdec.com Bihar College of Education,[https://www.bc-edu.in/ Bihar college of education] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200216182953/http://www.bc-edu.in/ |date=16 February 2020 }} bc-edu.in Bihar Industrial Training Centre,{{Cite web|title=Bihar Industrial Training Centre|url=https://itibihar.com/|url-status=live|access-date=16 June 2021|archive-date=24 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624195458/https://itibihar.com/}} itibihar.com District Institute of Education and Training.{{Cite web|title=District Institute of Education and Training ( DIET)|url=http://dietvaishali.in/|url-status=live|access-date=16 June 2021|archive-date=24 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624195430/http://dietvaishali.in/}} dietvaishali.in

Schools in Hajipur are either government run schools or private schools . The schools are affiliated to Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), the All-India Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) or the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) boards. Hindi and English are the primary languages of instruction.{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=a4cFtJv3CsQC&q=schools+patna+english+languages+of+instruction&pg=PA65 | title=International Aid and Private Schools for the Poor: Smiles, Miracles and Markets | publisher=Edward Elgar Publishing, 2013 | author=Dixon, Pauline | year=2013 | page=65 | isbn=9781781953457 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150619221812/https://books.google.com/books?id=a4cFtJv3CsQC&pg=PA65&lpg=PA65&dq=schools+patna+english+languages+of+instruction&source=bl&ots=82t9Tez_8e&sig=fa_I9HWgjyWljY3y_UxiensBHE4&hl=en&sa=X&ei=TFSEVYuqKMy6uATTmoGwDg&ved=0CE0Q6AEwCQ#v=onepage&q=schools%20patna%20english%20languages%20of%20instruction&f=false | archive-date=19 June 2015 | df=dmy-all }} Some top Schools are — G.A Inter School, Kendriya Vidyalaya,{{Cite web|title=Kendriya Vidyalaya, Hajipur|url=https://hajipur.kvs.ac.in/|url-status=live|access-date=16 June 2021|archive-date=24 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624195449/https://hajipur.kvs.ac.in/}} hajipur.kvs.ac.in St. Paul's High School,[http://www.spshajipur.co.in Official website of St. Paul's High School] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151101045458/http://spshajipur.co.in/ |date=1 November 2015 }} spshajipur.co.in St. Georgia Girls' School,{{Cite web|title=St Georgia Girls' School|url=http://stgeorgia.co.in/|access-date=2021-06-16|language=en-US|archive-date=2 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210402091504/http://stgeorgia.co.in/|url-status=live}} stgeorgia.co.in Indian Public School,[http://www.ipshajipur.org Indian Public School, Hajipur Official website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912054411/http://ipshajipur.org/ |date=12 September 2017 }} ipshajipur.org Surajdeo Memorial School,[http://www.surajdeomemorialschool.com Official website of SurajDeo Memorial School] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201022042109/https://www.surajdeomemorialschool.com/ |date=22 October 2020 }} surajdeomemorialschool.com Delhi Public School.{{Cite web|title=DPS Hajipur {{!}} Best School in Hajipur {{!}} Delhi public School|url=http://dpshajipur.com/|access-date=2021-06-17|website=dpshajipur.com|archive-date=24 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624202218/http://dpshajipur.com/|url-status=live}}

Freedom Fighter

• Basawon Singh{{cite book|last=Lalit|first=Kumar|url=https://www.exoticindiaart.com/book/details/beneficial-leader-of-labor-history-male-basavan-singh-MZG734/|title=Shramikon Ke Hitaishi Neta, Itihas Purush: Basawon Singh|publisher=Bihar Hindi Granth Academy|year=2000|location=Patna|language=hi|access-date=18 June 2021|archive-date=24 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624202328/https://www.exoticindiaart.com/book/details/beneficial-leader-of-labor-history-male-basavan-singh-MZG734/|url-status=live}}

Sports Person

• Kavita Roy (Former ODI Cricketer)
• Pramod Bhagat{{Cite web|author=Sheezan Nezami|date=5 Sep 2021|title=Tokyo Paralympics: Polio-stricken Pramod Bhagat picked badminton to live his dream {{!}} Tokyo Paralympics News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tokyo-paralympics/tokyo-paralympics-polio-stricken-pramod-bhagat-picked-badminton-to-live-his-dream/articleshow/85942388.cms|access-date=2021-09-06|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=5 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210905134556/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tokyo-paralympics/tokyo-paralympics-polio-stricken-pramod-bhagat-picked-badminton-to-live-his-dream/articleshow/85942388.cms|url-status=live}} (Para-badminton Player)
• Hritik Anand{{Cite web |date=2022-05-18 |title=ब्राजील में गोल्ड जीतने वाले ऋतिक को PM नरेंद्र मोदी का आया बुलावा, मिलने जाएंगे दिल्ली |url=https://hindi.news18.com/news/bihar/vaishali-pm-narendra-modi-has-invited-deaf-paralympics-badminton-team-at-his-residence-hritik-anand-will-leave-for-delhi-to-meet-him-nodmk8-4262394.html |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=News18 हिंदी |language=hi}}{{Cite web |title=Hrithik Anand from Bihar has won which medal for India at the 24th Summer Deaf Badminton Olympics held in Brazil?a)Silver medalb)Bronze medalc)Platinum medald)Gold medale)None of the above/More than one of the aboveCorrect answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? - EduRev BPSC (Bihar) Question |url=https://edurev.in/question/4527911/Hrithik-Anand-from-Bihar-has-won-which-medal-for-India-at-the-24th-Summer-Deaf-Badminton-Olympics-he#:~:text=Hrithik%20won%20the%20first%20gold,Japan%20in%20the%20final%20match. |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=EDUREV.IN |language=en}} (Deaflympics 2022 Badminton Gold Medalist)

Writer

• Neelakshi Singh{{cite book|last1=Singh|first1=Neelakshi|title=Parindey ka intezaar Sa Kuchh|date=8 March 2010|publisher=Harper Collins India Original|isbn=9788172239565|url=http://www.harpercollins.co.in/BookDetail.asp?Book_Code=3038|access-date=13 June 2021|archive-date=24 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924025016/http://www.harpercollins.co.in/BookDetail.asp?Book_Code=3038|url-status=live}}{{cite book|last1=SINGH|first1=NEELAKSHI|title=SHUDDHI PATRA|year=2007|publisher=BHARTIYA JNANPITH|isbn=978-81-263-1632-8|page=192|url=http://www.jnanpith.net/book/shuddhi-patra|accessdate=21 February 2015|archive-date=21 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150221211630/http://www.jnanpith.net/book/shuddhi-patra|url-status=live}}

Politicians

• Ajay Nishad
• Awadhesh Singh{{Cite web|title=Awadhesh Singh(Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP)):Constituency- HAJIPUR(VAISHALI) - Affidavit Information of Candidate|url=https://myneta.info/bihar2015/candidate.php?candidate_id=1332|access-date=2021-04-18|website=myneta.info|archive-date=24 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624201656/https://myneta.info/bihar2015/candidate.php?candidate_id=1332|url-status=live}}
• Bashistha Narain Singh{{cite web|url=http://www.uniindia.com/~/umesh-kushwaha-becomes-bihar-jd-u-president-succeeds-vashishth-narayan-singh/States/news/2288552.html|title=Umesh Kushwaha becomes Bihar JD(U) chief succeeds Vashishtha Narayan Singh|website=UniIndia|accessdate=10 January 2021|archive-date=12 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210112092834/http://www.uniindia.com/~/umesh-kushwaha-becomes-bihar-jd-u-president-succeeds-vashishth-narayan-singh/States/news/2288552.html|url-status=live}}
• Brishin Patel
• Deep Narayan Singh (2nd CM of Bihar)
• Digvijay Narain Singh
• Nityanand Rai{{cite web|url=https://www.elections.in/bihar/assembly-constituencies/hajipur.html|website=www.elections.in|title=Former MLA from Hajipur Assembly Constituency|access-date=10 June 2021|archive-date=9 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210109041411/https://www.elections.in/bihar/assembly-constituencies/hajipur.html|url-status=live}}
• Pashupati Kumar Paras
• Raghuvansh Prasad Singh{{Cite web|title=RAGHUVANSH PRASAD SINGH : Bio, Political life, Family & Top stories|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/candidates/raghuvansh-prasad-singh|access-date=2020-09-14|website=The Times of India|archive-date=14 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210614080714/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/candidates/raghuvansh-prasad-singh|url-status=live}}
• Rajeshwara Patel
• Ram Ratan Ram
• Ram Sundar Das (15th CM of Bihar)
• Ram Vilas Paswan{{cite news|title=Ram Vilas Paswan|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/topic/ram-vilas-paswan|access-date=8 October 2020|archive-date=12 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012015524/https://www.business-standard.com/topic/ram-vilas-paswan|url-status=live}}
• Ritu Jaiswal{{cite web|url=https://ritujaiswal.com/my-life-at-glance.php|title=Ritu Jaiswal|website=ritujaiswal.com|language=en|access-date=2020-11-01|archive-date=10 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210610063833/https://ritujaiswal.com/my-life-at-glance.php|url-status=live}}
• Valmiki Choudhary
• Chirag Paswan

• Akshaywat Rai Stadium[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Centre-cant-ignore-our-claim-CM/articleshow/16499448.cms About Akshaywat Rai Stadium (Kachhari maidan), hajipur] timesofindia.com
• Basawan Singh Stadium is a public indoor stadium[http://www.prdbihar.in/AdminPanel/Files/Advertisements/13328.pdf Information & Public Relation Department, Govt. of Bihar inviting quotation of planning and development department for Swatantrata Senani Basawan Singh Indoor Stadium] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141104171635/http://www.prdbihar.in/AdminPanel/Files/Advertisements/13328.pdf |date=2014-11-04 }} prdbihar.in{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Women-outnumber-men-in-Hajipur/articleshow/4441696.cms | title=Women outnumber men in Hajipur | first=Alok | last=Mishra | date=24 April 2009 | newspaper=The Times of India | accessdate=2 September 2018 | archive-date=15 July 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180715151548/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Women-outnumber-men-in-Hajipur/articleshow/4441696.cms | url-status=live }} inviting quotation for planning and development under Information & Public relation department, Government of Bihar.

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Hajipur city has a modern railway zonal office.[http://www.ecr.indianrailways.gov.in Official website of East Central railway] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140112090715/http://www.ecr.indianrailways.gov.in/ |date=12 January 2014 }} ecr.indianrailways.gov.in It is the headquarters of the East Central Railway zone of the Indian Railways.{{cite web|title=Official Website of Sonpur Division of East Central Railway |url=http://www.sonpurrail.gov.in/ |publisher=Government of India |access-date=27 April 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120506225623/http://www.sonpurrail.gov.in/ |archive-date= 6 May 2012 }} sonpurrail.gov.in{{cite web|title=Zones and their Divisions in Indian Railways |url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ir_zones.pdf |work=Indian Railways |access-date=13 January 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150319003737/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ir_zones.pdf |archive-date=19 March 2015 }} indianrail.gov.in{{Cite web|url = http://www.ecr.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1441956713325-History%20of%20East-Central%20Railway.pdf|title = Sonpur Railway Division|access-date = 13 January 2016|website = Railway Board|publisher = Western Railway zone|archive-date = 4 March 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160304040343/http://www.ecr.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1441956713325-History%20of%20East-Central%20Railway.pdf|url-status = live}} ecr.indianrailways.gov.in Hajipur Junction is directly connected to most of the major cities in India. Public transportation is provided for by buses, auto rickshaws and local trains. BSRTC has started city bus service on Hajipur via Patna.{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Colourful-buses-start-plying-in-Patna/articleshow/8346228.cms |title=Colourful buses start plying in Patna |date=15 May 2011 |access-date=4 March 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120708044957/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-15/patna/29545409_1_bsrtc-ladies-special-buses-new-city-buses |work=The Times of India |archive-date=8 July 2012 }} articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/AC-city-buses-to-ply-from-early-August/articleshow/9398832.cms |title=AC city buses to ply from early August |date=28 July 2011 |access-date=4 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106004717/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-07-28/patna/29824512_1_ac-buses-emergency-alarm-button-eden-transport |archive-date=6 November 2012 |work=The Times of India |url-status=live}} articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com Luxury bus service in Hajipur running via NH-31 connects several neighbouring cities is provided by the Bihar State Road Transport Corporation.{{cite news | url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-otherstates/article2705990.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | title=Luxury bus service between Bihar and Jharkhand from Monday | date=11 December 2011 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120111113445/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-otherstates/article2705990.ece | archive-date=11 January 2012 | df=dmy-all}} thehindu.com Auto rickshaws are a popular mode of transportation.{{cite web | url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/patna-23-000-auto-rickshaws-on-strike-400679 | title=Patna: 23,000 auto-rickshaws on strike | publisher=NDTV | date=1 September 2009 | access-date=25 July 2015 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151029161425/http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/patna-23-000-auto-rickshaws-on-strike-400679 | archive-date=29 October 2015 | df=dmy-all}} ndtv.com App based cab service is available.Piyush Kumar Tripathi, [https://www.telegraphindia.com/bihar/ola-city-taps-app-amp-go-habit/cid/1357476 "Ola! City taps app & go habit"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190408095115/https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/bihar/ola-city-taps-app-amp-go-habit/cid/1357476 |date=8 April 2019 }}, The Telegraph (Calcutta), 18 May 2016

Asia's longest river bridge, the Mahatma Gandhi Setu (built 1982), is in Hajipur and connects the city to Patna across the Ganga.{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Broken-railings-vibrations-make-Patnas-Gandhi-Setu-commuters-nightmare/articleshow/47304106.cms | title=Broken railings, vibrations make Patna's Gandhi Setu commuters' nightmare | work=The Times of India | date=16 May 2015 | access-date=25 July 2015 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160430204119/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Broken-railings-vibrations-make-Patnas-Gandhi-Setu-commuters-nightmare/articleshow/47304106.cms | archive-date=30 April 2016 | df=dmy-all}} timesofindia.indiatimes.com The four lane prestressed RCC bridge was commissioned into service during the year 1982. Travellers get an enthralling experience and panoramic view of lush green banana plantations.[http://www.holidayiq.com/Mahatma-Gandhi-Setu-Patna-Sightseeing-505-10881.html Mahatma Gandhi Setu details] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150905085545/http://www.holidayiq.com/Mahatma-Gandhi-Setu-Patna-Sightseeing-505-10881.html |date=5 September 2015}} holidayiq.com{{cite web|title=Gandhi Setu: An engineering marvel|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Gandhi-Setu-An-engineering-marvel/articleshow/14009526.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120817123153/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-11/patna/32174190_1_patna-and-north-bihar-mahatma-gandhi-setu-bridge|url-status=live|work=The Times of India|archive-date=2012-08-17}} timesofindia.indiatimes.com access date=2012-06-11

The city is primarily served by Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, Patna (PAT){{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/patna-airport-set-for-a-makeover-in-3-years/articleshow/61649029.cms|title=Patna airport set for a makeover in 3 years|website=The Times of India|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171115211052/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/patna-airport-set-for-a-makeover-in-3-years/articleshow/61649029.cms|archive-date=15 November 2017}} timesofindia.indiatimes.com - which is just 21.2 km (13.2 miles) SW or an hour drive from Hajipur.

Hajipur is connected to other parts of India through national and state highways. Hajipur is well connected with roads to various major cities of Bihar like Patna, Sonpur, Vaishali, Muzaffarpur, Samastipur, and Chhapra. The major highways are-

• {{jct|NH|31|country=IND}} touches the city and connects it to Chhapra which further joins Ghazipur city in UP. NH 31 starts from Patna and is connected further with Gaya and BodhGaya through state highway.{{cite web |url=http://www.mapsofindia.com/driving-directions-maps/nh31-driving-directions-map.html |title=National Highway 31 |publisher=Mapsofindia |access-date=1 February 2010 |archive-date=4 February 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100204055423/http://www.mapsofindia.com/driving-directions-maps/nh31-driving-directions-map.html |url-status=live }} mapsofindia.com[http://urban.bih.nic.in/Docs/CDP/CDP-Hajipur.pdf CDP-Hajipur PDF (Urban Development and Housing Department)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304104434/http://urban.bih.nic.in/Docs/CDP/CDP-Hajipur.pdf |date=4 March 2016 }} urban.bih.nic.in
• {{jct|NH|22|country=IND}} connects Hajipur to Sonbarsa (Nepal border) via Muzaffarpur and Sitamarhi
• {{jct|NH|322|country=IND}} Starts from Hajipur to Musrigharari (Samastipur) via Jandaha
• SH 74 connects Hajipur to Lalganj, Vaishali.[http://rcd.bih.nic.in/BSHP/Final-RP-74.pdf Final report on State highway 74 - Road Construction Dept. Bihar state official website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304023542/http://rcd.bih.nic.in/BSHP/Final-RP-74.pdf |date=4 March 2016 }} rcd.bih.nic.in
• SH 49 connects Hajipur to Mahua, Tajpur, Samastipur
• SH 93 connects Hajipur to Mahnar, Mohiuddinagar
• Kacchi Dargah–Bidupur Bridge is a big project of Bihar. The chief minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar announced it on 23 August 2015. This bridge will be connecting two major national highways.{{cite web | url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1150405/jsp/bihar/story_12692.jsp#.VbPGmBuqqko | title=Nitish blasts Centre over roads | publisher=The Telegraph | date=5 April 2015 | access-date=25 July 2015 | archive-date=28 July 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150728011826/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1150405/jsp/bihar/story_12692.jsp#.VbPGmBuqqko | url-status=dead}} telegraphindia.com This bridge will be the longest bridge in India after completion.{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Cabinet-OKs-new-bridge-on-Ganga/articleshow/48118331.cms | title=Cabinet OKs new bridge on Ganga | work=The Times of India | date=17 July 2015 | access-date=25 July 2015 | archive-date=9 September 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160909152802/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/City/Patna/Cabinet-OKs-new-bridge-on-Ganga/articleshow/48118331.cms | url-status=live}} timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Hindi and English newspapers are easily available in the city, including Dainik Jagran, Hindustan, Prabhat Khabar, Dainik Bhaskar, The Times of India, Hindustan Times, The Hindu, The Economic Times and The Indian Express. There is also the Hindi and English mixed newspaper tabloid Inext.{{cite web |url=http://www.biharplus.in/news/bihar-events/inext-bike-athon-bicycle-marathon-in-patna-on-1st-december-2013/ |title=inext bike athon bicycle marathon in patna on 1st december 2013 | Biharplus |publisher=Biharplus.in |access-date=2014-04-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140320104631/http://www.biharplus.in/news/bihar-events/inext-bike-athon-bicycle-marathon-in-patna-on-1st-december-2013/ |archive-date=20 March 2014 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |last=Saha |first=Ananya |url=http://www.campaignindia.in/Article/370317,dainik-bhaskar-enters-bihar-with-edition-in-under-penetrated-patna.aspx |title=Dainik Bhaskar enters Bihar with edition in under-penetrated Patna |publisher=Campaignindia.in |date=2014-01-23 |access-date=2014-04-11 |archive-date=13 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140413140951/http://www.campaignindia.in/Article/370317,dainik-bhaskar-enters-bihar-with-edition-in-under-penetrated-patna.aspx |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://www.go4patna.com/index.php/patna/patna-important-information/34-cityimportant-information-cityimportant-information/164-newspapers-in-patna |title=Newspapers in Patna |publisher=Go4patna.com |access-date=2014-04-11 |archive-date=13 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140413144714/http://www.go4patna.com/index.php/patna/patna-important-information/34-cityimportant-information-cityimportant-information/164-newspapers-in-patna |url-status=usurped }}

TV programming is provided by regional news channels like Zee Bihar, Kashish News, Sahara Samay Channel, News18 Bihar,{{cite news |title=BARC Ratings: ETV Telugu and Dangal TV rise to No.1 spot in Telugu and Bhojpuri markets |url=http://www.exchange4media.mobi/tv/barc-ratingsetv-telugu-and-dangal-tv-rise-to-no.1-spot-in-telugu-and-bhojpuri-markets_62124.html |publisher=exchange4media.mobi |date=26 October 2015 |accessdate=6 October 2016 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009212855/http://www.exchange4media.mobi/tv/barc-ratingsetv-telugu-and-dangal-tv-rise-to-no.1-spot-in-telugu-and-bhojpuri-markets_62124.html |archivedate=9 October 2016 |df=dmy-all }} DD Bihar.[http://www.ddbihar.org Official website of DD Bihar channel] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201214063739/http://www.ddbihar.org/ |date=14 December 2020 }} ddbihar.org There are several news programmes broadcast by local cable operators in city areas and all renowned channels are broadcast in each corner of the city areas.{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/trade-news/tv-viewership-on-a-rise-in-india-survey/articleshow/65159050.cms|title=TV viewership on a rise in India: Survey|work=The Times of India|access-date=5 August 2018|archive-date=17 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180817084210/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/trade-news/tv-viewership-on-a-rise-in-india-survey/articleshow/65159050.cms|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/indians-are-watching-tv-for-3-hour-44-minutes-every-day-barc-india/articleshow/65151371.cms|title=Indians are watching TV for 3 hour 44 minutes every day: BARC India|last=Laghate|first=Gaurav|date=26 July 2018|work=The Economic Times|access-date=5 August 2018|archive-date=5 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180805203018/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/indians-are-watching-tv-for-3-hour-44-minutes-every-day-barc-india/articleshow/65151371.cms|url-status=live}}

Hajipur has the following FM radio stations—

• AIR FM Rainbow 101.6 FM{{Cite web|title=AIR FM Rainbow details |url=http://allindiaradio.gov.in/Services/FM/Pages/Default.aspx |website=allindiaradio.gov.in |accessdate=2015-11-06 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151029164706/http://allindiaradio.gov.in/services/fm/pages/default.aspx |archivedate=2015-10-29 }}
• Vividh Bharati Patna (All India Radio) is broadcast on 102.5 FM.{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/50-not-out-delight-in-Patna-AIR/articleshow/5389830.cms | title=50 not out, delight in Patna AIR | work=The Times of India | date=29 December 2009 | access-date=12 April 2014 | archive-date=4 February 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180204123933/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/50-not-out-delight-in-Patna-AIR/articleshow/5389830.cms | url-status=live }}

Electricity supply to the city is regulated and distributed by the Bihar State Power Holding Company Limited.{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Bihar-State-Electricity-Board-unbundled-into-five-companies/articleshow/17054046.cms |title=Bihar State Electricity Board unbundled into five companies – Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |access-date=15 January 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170517120535/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Bihar-State-Electricity-Board-unbundled-into-five-companies/articleshow/17054046.cms |archive-date=17 May 2017 }} The city gets electricity from North Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited which is controlled by Bihar State Electricity Board.{{url|http://www.nbpdcl.co.in|Hajipur electricity supply comes under North Bihar power distribution company limited}} nbpdcl.co.in{{cite web | url=http://www.nbpdcl.in/AtGlance.aspx?GL=2&PL=2 | title=North Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited- At a glance | publisher=nbpdcl.in | accessdate=11 June 2016 | archive-date=16 June 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160616211853/http://www.nbpdcl.in/AtGlance.aspx?GL=2&PL=2 | url-status=live }}[http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/additional-power-supply-to-light-up-more-areas-in-bihar-this-year/article4326234.ece Additional power supply to light up more areas in Bihar this year | Business Line] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928041004/http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/additional-power-supply-to-light-up-more-areas-in-bihar-this-year/article4326234.ece |date=28 September 2013 }} thehindubusinessline.com

Direct–to–home (DTH) is available via DD Free Dish, Airtel digital TV, Dish TV, Tata Play, d2h, Sun Direct and Independent TV and all Cable operators.{{cite web |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1130312/jsp/bihar/story_16661786.jsp |title=Get set or go blank |publisher=Telegraphindia.com |date=2013-03-12 |access-date=2014-04-11 |archive-date=13 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140413124827/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1130312/jsp/bihar/story_16661786.jsp |url-status=dead }}{{cite web|date=4 April 2013|title=Cable TV digitization: Bihar govt to seek deadline extension — The Times of India|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Cable-TV-digitization-Bihar-govt-to-seek-deadline-extension/articleshow/19372468.cms|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201191024/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Cable-TV-digitization-Bihar-govt-to-seek-deadline-extension/articleshow/19372468.cms|archive-date=1 December 2017|access-date=11 April 2014|publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}{{cite web|title=Patnaites rush to get Set Top Box installed before Mar 31 – The Times of India|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Patnaites-rush-to-get-Set-Top-Box-installed-before-Mar-31/articleshow/18856923.cms|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171202025720/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Patnaites-rush-to-get-Set-Top-Box-installed-before-Mar-31/articleshow/18856923.cms|archive-date=2 December 2017|access-date=11 April 2014|publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}

Hajipur has its own home network of the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India's state-owned telecom and internet services provider. Both Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) mobile services are available.{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/RCom-launches-3G-services-in-Bihar/articleshow/7684242.cms |title=RCom launches 3G services in Bihar — The Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2011-03-12 |access-date=2014-04-11 |archive-date=13 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180213031916/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/RCom-launches-3G-services-in-Bihar/articleshow/7684242.cms |url-status=live }} Apart from telecom, BSNL also provides broadband internet service.[http://bihar.bsnl.co.in/ BSNL Bihar homepage] {{Webarchive|url=http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20090410043247/http://www.bihar.bsnl.co.in/ |date=10 April 2009 }} 12 April 2014 Among private enterprises, Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea and Tata Teleservices{{cite web | url=http://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/videocon-to-launch-4g-mobile-services-in-bihar-uttar-pradesh-by-december-662343 | title=Videocon to Launch 4G Mobile Services in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh by December | publisher=ndtv.com | work=Press Trust of India | date=19 February 2015 | access-date=5 March 2015 | archive-date=23 February 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150223140128/http://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/videocon-to-launch-4g-mobile-services-in-bihar-uttar-pradesh-by-december-662343 | url-status=live }} are the leading telephone and cell phone service providers in the city.{{cite web |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120204/jsp/bihar/story_15090816.jsp#.U0mEXIGDkTA |title=Bihar mobile users queue up for clarity |publisher=Telegraphindia.com |date=2012-02-04 |access-date=2014-04-12 |archive-date=13 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140413125303/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120204/jsp/bihar/story_15090816.jsp#.U0mEXIGDkTA |url-status=dead }}{{cite web|title=Recommendations on national broadband plan |url=http://www.trai.gov.in/WriteReadData/Recommendation/Documents/Rcommendation81210.pdf |publisher=Telecom Regulatory Authority of India |access-date=12 April 2014 |page=22 |date=8 December 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927084149/http://trai.gov.in/WriteReadData/Recommendation/Documents/Rcommendation81210.pdf |archive-date=27 September 2013 }}{{cite web|author=Piyush Kumar Tripathi|date=4 February 2012|title=Bihar mobile users queue up for clarity|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120204/jsp/bihar/story_15090816.jsp#.U0mEXIGDkTA|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140413125303/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120204/jsp/bihar/story_15090816.jsp#.U0mEXIGDkTA|archive-date=13 April 2014|access-date=12 April 2014|publisher=Telegraphindia.com}}

• Hajipur Junction railway station
• Hajipur (Lok Sabha constituency)
• Hajipur (Vidhan Sabha constituency)
• List of villages in Hajipur block
• Hajipur (community development block)

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|South =Patna

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