Tirhut division, Bihar
East Champaran
Where Gandhi began the Champaran Satyagraha, and home to the Kesariya Stupa.
- Headquarters
- Motihari
- Population (2011)
- 5,099,371
- Area
- 3,969 km²
Overview
East Champaran, headquartered at Motihari, borders Nepal. In 1917 Mahatma Gandhi led the Champaran Satyagraha here in support of indigo farmers, his first major campaign in India.
The great Buddhist stupa at Kesariya is one of the largest excavated in India. The writer George Orwell was born in Motihari in 1903.
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Places to see in East Champaran
Hidden Gems
Kesariya Stupa
One of the largest Buddhist stupas known, about 32 metres high, revealed by excavation in 1998.
More attractions
- Kesariya Stupa
- Gandhi Memorial, Motihari
Historical & religious sites
- Kesariya Stupa
Art, culture & festivals
- Champaran Satyagraha history
Notable personalities
- George Orwell (writer, born in Motihari)
Travel information
Check official sources for current timings, fees and road conditions before you travel.
Nearby
Districts bordering East Champaran: