Sheikhpura has got the
invaluable boon of nature in the form of girihinda mountain. The height of this
mountain is about 500 feet, on the top of which there is a shiva temple. Which
is known as the temple of Baba Kameshwar Nath. Looking down form its
peak, the white sands of the crooked rivers, the clumps of the gardens and
groves and the lush fields provide a very beautiful natural view. To develop it
as a tourist place by the district administration,Bal Udyan, canteen,
fountain, hight masti light at its peak and 2200 feet long paved road to reach
it by motor vehical has also been constructed.it is believed that the Girihinda
mountain is also related to the MAHABHARAT PERIOD. It is said that on
the girihinda mountain, Gandharva was married by a great grandson Pandav son
Bhim to a demon named Hunda.
History of Sheikhpura
According to one belief about six hundred years ago a great suphie saint ‘Hazarat Makhdum Shah Shoeb Rahamatullah Aleh’ had founded the city of Sheikhpura. He settled over here and the dense forests were cleaned and people started settling over here. Later on it became densely populated.
During the Pallava reign also Sheikhpura was one
of the chief administrative centres. It is believed that the famous Afghan
ruler Sher Shah Suri had got the famous ‘Dal Kuan’ constructed over here. Till
now ‘Dal Kuan’ and Sheikhpura is believed to be synonymous with each other.
During the mughal period, Sheikhpura got the
status of Thana. In the British period Sheikhpura was accorded the status of
Big Kotwali and after independence it was given the status of Block. On 14th
April 1983 Sheikhpura became a Subdivision and on 31st July 1994 it was
upgraded to District status
Location : Sheikhpura is a new district carved out of Munger district on 31-07-1994. District Head Quarter Sheikhpura is situated at North side of Gaya-Kuel Rail line. This district lies in the southern part of Bihar that is bounded by Nalanda & Patna district in North, Nawada & Jamui district in South, Lakhisarai district in East and Nalanda & Nawada district in West. The district spanning in 77705 hectares is situated between North latitudes 24º45′ and 25º and East longitude 85º45′ and 86º45′.
Climate:The district has hot summers & moderate winters. Summers start from middle of March and lasts till July. The monsoon usually breaks in the second half of June and lasts till September.
Climate: The district has hot summers & moderate winters. Summers start from middle of March and lasts till July. The monsoon usually breaks in the second half of June and lasts till September.
Transport & Roadways
The Town is well connected
by Road and railways, the nearest Airport to sheikhpura is Patna Airport.
The town is located on
National Highway 333A, and is well connected by road to major hubs in the
region with frequent bus service.
Railways
Sheikhpura Railway Station is located on the broad gauge line connecting Kiul and Gaya.
Culture
The district is a part of erstwhile Magadh empire and proudly follows rich culture of Magadh. Tourist Places: Arghauti Pokhar, Girihinda Pahar (With Temple of Lord ‘SHIV’), Samas (Lord ‘VISHNU’),.Tripurai Temple famous in Akhara Village which is situated in Chewara Block. You reach Akhara Village via two route via chewara city and Ariyari, Situated 14 km from sheikhpura.
