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'''Pakistan''' is a village located in [[Purnia district]], [[Bihar]], [[India]]. It is named after the country of [[Pakistan]] in memory of its [[ |
'''Pakistan''' is a village located in [[Purnia district]], [[Bihar]], [[India]]. It is named after the country of [[Pakistan]] in memory of its [[Muslim]] residents who migrated to erstwhile [[East Pakistan]] (present-day [[Bangladesh]]) after the [[Partition of India]] in August 1947.<ref name="BTimes">[http://www.bihartimes.com/Newsbihar/2009/Jan/Newsbihar03Jan6.html Pakistan without Muslims, a village in India’s Bihar state]</ref> Although the village's district shared a common land border with what was East Pakistan at the time of Partition, its present-day Purnia district does not border Bangladesh.<ref>[http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/south-asia/the-pakistan-that-exists-in-purnea-district-of-bihar_100137721.html The Pakistan that exists in Purnea district of Bihar]</ref> The village today does not have any Muslims or [[mosque]]s and is mainly populated by [[Hindu]] [[Adivasi|tribals]].<ref>{{Cite web|title='Pakistan' village in India's Bihar wants to change name|url=https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/pakistan-village-in-indias-bihar-wants-to-change-name-1.67227282|access-date=2020-12-24|website=gulfnews.com|language=en}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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[[Purnia district]] was part of the [[Bihar Province]] of the [[British Raj]] before its dissolution in August 1947, when [[ |
[[Purnia district]] was part of the [[Bihar Province]] of the [[British Raj]] before its dissolution in August 1947, when [[British India]] was [[Partition of India|partitioned]] into the [[Hindu]]-majority [[Dominion of India]] and the [[Muslim]]-majority [[Dominion of Pakistan]]. |
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While remaining in [[India]] itself, Purnia was in close proximity to the newly |
While remaining in [[India]] itself, Purnia was in close proximity to the newly created [[exclave]] of [[East Pakistan]], prompting many Muslims to migrate there. Before their departure, the Muslim residents handed over their property and other assets to their Hindu neighbours, who subsequently renamed the village "[[Pakistan]]" in their memory.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2020-12-21|title='Pakistan' village in India's Bihar wants to change name {{!}} India – Gulf News|url=https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/pakistan-village-in-indias-bihar-wants-to-change-name-1.67227282|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201221132958/https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/pakistan-village-in-indias-bihar-wants-to-change-name-1.67227282|archive-date=21 December 2020|access-date=2020-12-21|website=Gulf news}}</ref> Prior to the [[States Reorganisation Act, 1956|Indian States Reorganisation Act of 1956]], the district of Purnia shared a land border with East Pakistan, which ceased to exist after [[Islampur subdivision]] was transferred to the state of [[West Bengal]].<ref name="BTimes"/> |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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Following the [[Partition of India]] in 1947, the village ceased to have any [[Muslims]]; the inhabitants of the village today are [[Hindus]]. Pakistan village's residents belong to the [[ |
Following the [[Partition of India]] in 1947, the village ceased to have any [[Muslims|Muslim]] residents; the inhabitants of the village today are [[Hindus]]. Pakistan village's residents largely belong to the [[Santal]] tribe, the largest [[Adivasi|tribal group]] in [[India]].<ref name="BTimes2" /> The village today is poverty-stricken and reportedly lacks basic facilities including roads, schools and hospitals.<ref name="Dawn">[http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2009\01\03\story_3-1-2009_pg1_4 ‘Pakistan’ in Indian state of Bihar]</ref> The [[Literacy in India|literacy rate]] of the district is 35.51%.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://gov.bih.nic.in/Profile/CensusStats-03.htm |title=Literacy |access-date=26 September 2009 |archive-date=24 May 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080524094302/http://gov.bih.nic.in/Profile/CensusStats-03.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="BTimes2" /> |
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== Naming controversy == |
== Naming controversy == |
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[[India–Pakistan relations|Relations]] between the states of [[India]] and [[Pakistan]] have historically been turbulent. The immense violence between [[Hindus]] and [[Muslims]] that occurred as a consequence of the [[Partition of India]] left millions dead and sowed the seeds of discontent between both sides. Following the Partition and subsequent independence from the [[United Kingdom]], the two countries have fought [[Indo-Pakistani wars and conflicts|several wars]], primarily stemming from their [[Kashmir conflict|territorial dispute]] over the [[Himalayas|Himalayan]] region of [[Kashmir]], which is claimed in full by both nations.<ref name="Dawn" /> |
[[India–Pakistan relations|Relations]] between the states of [[India]] and [[Pakistan]] have historically been turbulent. The immense violence between [[Hindus]] and [[Muslims]] that occurred as a consequence of the [[Partition of India]] left millions dead and sowed the seeds of discontent between both sides. Following the Partition and subsequent independence from the [[United Kingdom]], the two countries have fought [[Indo-Pakistani wars and conflicts|several wars]], primarily stemming from their [[Kashmir conflict|territorial dispute]] over the [[Himalayas|Himalayan]] region of [[Kashmir]], which is claimed in full by both nations.<ref name="Dawn" /> |
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Residents of neighbouring villages refer to the people of Pakistan village as "Pakistanis" and, due to the local [[Anti-Pakistan sentiment|stigma]] associated with this term, refuse to allow women to marry men from this village.<ref name=":0" /> There have been requests submitted to rename the village to "Birsa Nagar",<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-21|title=Pakistan in Bihar to soon vanish from people's memory|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201221130830/https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pakistan-in-bihar-to-soon-vanish-from-peoples-memory-1502812862.html| |
Residents of neighbouring villages refer to the people of [[Pakistan]] village as "Pakistanis" and, due to the local [[Anti-Pakistan sentiment|stigma]] associated with this term, refuse to allow women to marry men from this village.<ref name=":0" /> There have been requests submitted to rename the village to "Birsa Nagar",<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-21|title=Pakistan in Bihar to soon vanish from people's memory|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pakistan-in-bihar-to-soon-vanish-from-peoples-memory-1502812862.html|access-date=2020-12-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201221130830/https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pakistan-in-bihar-to-soon-vanish-from-peoples-memory-1502812862.html|archive-date=21 December 2020}}</ref> although the submissions have not been acted on by the [[Government of India|Indian government]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-10-20|title=No Muslim Residents: People Of Bihar Village Named 'Pakistan' Desperately Want A Name Change|url=https://www.indiatimes.com/trending/social-relevance/bihar-village-pakistan-no-muslim-resident-name-change-378182.html|access-date=2020-12-24|website=IndiaTimes|language=en-IN}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-10-19|title=A village in India called 'Pakistan'|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/2083087/village-india-called-pakistan|access-date=2020-12-24|website=The Express Tribune|language=en}}</ref> |
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== See also == |
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* [[Pakistan|Pakistan (country)]] |
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* [[India–Pakistan relations]] |
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Latest revision as of 16:20, 26 July 2024
Pakistan | |
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Village | |
  Pakistan  Pakistan | |
| Coordinates: 25°56′18″N 87°24′12″E / 25.9384°N 87.4034°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Bihar |
| District | Purnia |
| Named for | Pakistan (country) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Panchayati Raj |
| • Body | Gram Panchayat |
| Demonym | Pakistani |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Maithili, Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-BR |
Pakistan is a village located in Purnia district, Bihar, India. It is named after the country of Pakistan in memory of its Muslim residents who migrated to erstwhile East Pakistan (present-day Bangladesh) after the Partition of India in August 1947.[1] Although the village's district shared a common land border with what was East Pakistan at the time of Partition, its present-day Purnia district does not border Bangladesh.[2] The village today does not have any Muslims or mosques and is mainly populated by Hindu tribals.[3]
History
[edit]Purnia district was part of the Bihar Province of the British Raj before its dissolution in August 1947, when British India was partitioned into the Hindu-majority Dominion of India and the Muslim-majority Dominion of Pakistan.
While remaining in India itself, Purnia was in close proximity to the newly created exclave of East Pakistan, prompting many Muslims to migrate there. Before their departure, the Muslim residents handed over their property and other assets to their Hindu neighbours, who subsequently renamed the village "Pakistan" in their memory.[4] Prior to the Indian States Reorganisation Act of 1956, the district of Purnia shared a land border with East Pakistan, which ceased to exist after Islampur subdivision was transferred to the state of West Bengal.[1]
Geography
[edit]The village lies some 30 km (19 mi) from Purnia, the district headquarters, and is located in Srinagar Block.[5]
Demographics
[edit]Following the Partition of India in 1947, the village ceased to have any Muslim residents; the inhabitants of the village today are Hindus. Pakistan village's residents largely belong to the Santal tribe, the largest tribal group in India.[5] The village today is poverty-stricken and reportedly lacks basic facilities including roads, schools and hospitals.[6] The literacy rate of the district is 35.51%.[7][5]
Naming controversy
[edit]Relations between the states of India and Pakistan have historically been turbulent. The immense violence between Hindus and Muslims that occurred as a consequence of the Partition of India left millions dead and sowed the seeds of discontent between both sides. Following the Partition and subsequent independence from the United Kingdom, the two countries have fought several wars, primarily stemming from their territorial dispute over the Himalayan region of Kashmir, which is claimed in full by both nations.[6]
Residents of neighbouring villages refer to the people of Pakistan village as "Pakistanis" and, due to the local stigma associated with this term, refuse to allow women to marry men from this village.[4] There have been requests submitted to rename the village to "Birsa Nagar",[8] although the submissions have not been acted on by the Indian government.[9][10]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Pakistan without Muslims, a village in India’s Bihar state
- ^ The Pakistan that exists in Purnea district of Bihar
- ^ "'Pakistan' village in India's Bihar wants to change name". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 24 December 2020.
- ^ a b "'Pakistan' village in India's Bihar wants to change name | India – Gulf News". Gulf news. 21 December 2020. Archived from the original on 21 December 2020. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
- ^ a b c This 'Pakistan' has no Muslims[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b ‘Pakistan’ in Indian state of Bihar
- ^ "Literacy". Archived from the original on 24 May 2008. Retrieved 26 September 2009.
- ^ "Pakistan in Bihar to soon vanish from people's memory". 21 December 2020. Archived from the original on 21 December 2020. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
- ^ "No Muslim Residents: People Of Bihar Village Named 'Pakistan' Desperately Want A Name Change". IndiaTimes. 20 October 2019. Retrieved 24 December 2020.
- ^ "A village in India called 'Pakistan'". The Express Tribune. 19 October 2019. Retrieved 24 December 2020.