Sahibganj – Love for Someone, Feelings for Others. Sahibganj is a beautiful scenic town located in the heart of Jharkhand state. It is one of the twenty-four districts of Jharkhand state and is surrounded by Sturdy Hills and River Ganga. Sahibganj is comprised of two words – Sahib + Ganj. Sahib means masters, Ganj means Place, when adding both of these – we get the meaning of Sahibganj, place of masters or sahibs.
Sahibganj got its name because, during the British time, several English and European peoples lived and worked in and around the Sahibganj Railway Station.
History of Sahibganj
The historical backdrop of the Sahibganj district is rich and fascinating. It bases mostly on the historical backdrop of Rajmahal, Teliagarhi Fort, and Sahibganj Town itself. The historical backdrop of the Sahibganj district is indistinguishable from the historical backdrop of its parent district of Santhal Pargana with its base camp at Dumka and is related with the histories of Godda, Dumka, Deoghar, and Pakur.
As an immediate outcome of the Santhal Hul or Rebellion of 1854-55 drove by Sido and Kanu brothers Santhal Pargana has been made as a different district in 1855 by ceding segments of Bhagalpur (currently in Bihar) and Birbhum (which is as of now in West Bengal). The whole Santhal Pargana alongside segments of the present Hazaribagh, Munger, Jamui, Lakhisarai, Begusarai, Saharsa, a piece of Purnia and Bhagalpur, areas were named as “Jungle Terai” by the English on the assumption of Diwani in September 1763 from Shah Alam II at Allahabad which took place after Allahabad Treaty.
The government thought about the Paharis and other tribals of Rajmahal hills as a demographically immature segment of society and left on approaches and plans for their emancipation. The Jharkhand Movement for greater strengthening led by tribals and interest for independent statehood along these lines acquired force lastly on 15th November 2000, a different state named Jharkhand appeared involving the 18 districts of the Chota Nagpur and Santhal Pargana divisions.
Demographics
As indicated by the 2011 Census of India, Sahibganj had an all-out population of 88,2214, of which 46,449 (which is 53%) were males and 41,675 (which is 47%) were females. The population in the age range 0-6 years was 12,262. The complete number of literate people in Sahibganj was 75,952 (79.21% was more than 6 years).
Geography
Plant Fossil bearing Inter-trappean beds of Rajmahal Formation in this district of Sahibganj has been proclaimed the National Geological Monuments of India by the GSI (Geological Survey of India), for their security, upkeep, advancement, and upgrade of geographic tourism.
Sahibganj is at 25.25°North 87.65°East. It has an average elevation of 52 feet (16 meters). Sahibganj has an area of 1.64 square miles (4.25 square kilometers).
Roadways, Railways, Airways
Sahibganj Railway Station consists of four platforms. This is on the Sahebganj Loop of the Eastern Railway of Indian Railways.
The Government of India is building a bridge across the River Ganga which will link Sahebganj to Manihari in Bihar. This beautiful bridge will interface Jharkhand and South India to North-Eastern India and will lessen transportation expenses of fundamental minerals.
A multi-modular transport hub point joining rail, road and water is likewise being built here as a part of the Indian Government authority’s work to foster National Waterway 1, that is, the Gangetic stretch between Haldia to Allahabad.
Tourist Attractions of Sahibganj
Some of the Tourist Attractions of Sahibganj are as follows:
- Moti Jharna
(Watch this Moti Jharna Video and feel the panoramic view of Moti Jharna) - River Ganga Ghats
- Teliagarhi Fort
- Ganga Vihar Park
- Shivgadi Dham, Barhait
- Jalebia More (Sahebganj Ghati)
- Maa Binduvasini Mandir, Barharwa
- Raksi Asthan
- Baisi Asthan, Kamaltola
- Wide Range of Rajmahal Hills
- Baghwa Kuan
- St. Mary’s Church
- Rajmahal Fort
- Udhwa Jheel, Udhwa, Barharwa
- Hool Karanti Sthal, Panchkthia
- Fossil Park Mandro Sahibganj
Educational Institutes
There are many good educational institutions in Sahibganj. Some of them are as follows:
- Sahibganj College
- St. Xavier’s School
- Providence School
- St Joseph Academy
- Techno Convent Public School
- ITI College
- Government Polytechnic College
- Railway School and many more.
Although, these few words about Sahibganj cannot fully express the feelings and love for this beautiful town for the people who live there. Every year, many tourists visit Sahibganj and become lovers of the heart of Jharkhand.
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