Hisua
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Hisua | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Hisua Location in Bihar, India  Hisua Hisua (India)  Hisua Hisua (Asia) | |
| Coordinates: 24°50′N 85°25′E / 24.83°N 85.42°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Bihar |
| District | Nawada |
| Elevation | 93 m (305 ft) |
| Population (2011)[citation needed] | |
• Total | 32,585 |
| Language | |
| • Official | Hindi[1] |
| • Additional official | Urdu[1] |
| • Other | Magahi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 805103 |
Hisua is a city and a notified area in Nawada district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is situated on the right bank of the Tilaiya river along Gaya and Nawada road, 9 miles (14 km) west of Nawada and 27 miles (43 km) east of Gaya. The city lies adjacent to the Tilaiya Junction railway station on the Southern Bihar Railway. The primary occupation of Hisua's residents is agriculture, and the town is known for its pottery and local poetry. Hisua is also known for gold jewellery shops. Tilkut, lai and anarsa are among the traditional sweets from Hisua that are popular in Bihar.
History
Hisua had a system of tax collection called zamindari, which was prevalent until 1953. Most of the agricultural land and surroundings of Hisua were controlled by the Kandhway zamindar family; their haveli (private mansion) was known as Hisua Darbar. They had control over a large area spanning Chouparan, Sherghati, Gaya, Nawada, Rajgir, Hisua, Akbarpur and Rajouli. They had a large area of land for mica mining, which they eventually leased out to various companies. After the abolition of Zamindari Pratha by Vinoba Bhave in 1953, the agricultural land was distributed to the local villagers by the zamindar family of Hisua state.
Demographics
In the mid-19th century, many labourers from the region migrated to Mauritius, Reunion Island, and various Caribbean islands. The population of Hisua was 6,704 in 1901,[2] but had grown to 25,045 by 2001.[3] The present population exceeds 32,585.[citation needed] Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Hisua has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 61%. In Hisua, 18% of the population is under 6 years of age. Hisua was India's first child labour-free block.
Languages
The official languages are Hindi and Urdu. Magahi is the most commonly spoken language in Hisua.
Commerce
The main market of Hisua is at Bazaar, Main Road and Narhat Road. Hisua's economy is primarily dependent on agriculture. There are three petrol pump stations in Hisua town, automobile showrooms and one domestic gas agency in the city. There is a renowned furniture shop Kumar Kasth Kala Udyog at Nala Road.
Industry
Although most industries in Hisua are small-scale, family-owned businesses, Hisua is the second fastest-growing town in the district of Nawada.[clarification needed] Planned developments include a pipeline project, a polytechnic college, and an extension of the railway from Tilaiya Station to Koderma.
Education
- Gyan Bharti Model Residential Complex, a CBSE-affiliated school near Dhanwan, 3 km east of Hisua
DDM College, Hisua
Railway station
References
- ^ a b "52nd REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONER FOR LINGUISTIC MINORITIES IN INDIA" (PDF). nclm.nic.in. Ministry of Minority Affairs. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 May 2017. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
- ^ British India Gazette 1905
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.