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Kosi division, Bihar

Supaul

Kosi river country on the Nepal border, birthplace of Sharda Sinha.

Headquarters
Supaul
Population (2011)
2,229,076
Area
2,410 km²

Overview

Supaul sits on the Kosi river along the Nepal border, close to the Kosi Barrage. The folk singer Sharda Sinha, known for Maithili and Bhojpuri songs and especially for her Chhath songs, was born in Hulas in this district.

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Art, culture & festivals

  • Maithili folk songs

Notable personalities

Travel information

Official district website

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