Begusarai
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| Area | 1,918 km2 |
| Population | 2,342,989 (2001) |
| Sex ratio | 911 females/1000 males (2001) |
| Population density | 1,222/km2 (2001) |
Begusarai is a district in Bihar, India.
It was established in 1870 as a subdivision of Munger District. In 1972, it was given district status. The name of the district apparently comes from Begu, a man who looked after Sarai, an old and small inn.
It is represented in Parliament of India by Shri Rajeev Ranjan Singh of the Janata Dal (United).
External links
- http://bihardistricts.nic.in/begusarai/districtprofile
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