Kora, Katihar
| Korha | |
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| Town | |
| Nickname(s): Gerabari | |
 Korha
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| Coordinates: 25°37′N 87°24′E / 25.61°N 87.40°ECoordinates: 25°37′N 87°24′E / 25.61°N 87.40°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Bihar |
| District | Katihar |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Maithili, Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Purnia |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Korha |
| Website | katihar |
Korha is a town with sub division office in Katihar district in the Indian state of Bihar.
Korha is located at 25°37′N 87°24′E / 25.61°N 87.40°E. It has an average elevation of 24 metres (79 ft).
Korha is on NH 31 and is the junction point for NH 81, and is well connected by double lane state highway from all the side.
The history of Korha is as old as that of India. The area finds its place in the Mahabharata legend. It is said that during the period of Agyat vaas Pandavas spent its time in this area. It is also said that Lord Krishna has visited the area during Mahabharata period and had lost a mani in nearby Manihari (earlier Maniharan). Raja Birat of Morang also visited the place. The place has been under rule of Anga, and Magadha kings during the time of Mahajanpadas. The area was ruled by the kings of Pal dynasties. With the advent of Muslim rule in the North India Ikhtiyar-ud-din Bakhtiyr Khilazi subjugated this area and subsequently this area remained under indirect Mughal rule. With the strengthening of British rule Katihar came under the clutches of Maharazas, Zamindars and Nawabs who were British Indian Agents. Till the trifurcation of Bihar, Bengal and Orissa; Korha remained part of Bengal Province and subsequently became part of Bihar Suba. With the passage of time British rule was challenged in India and Korha was in the forefront of the agitation. With the independence of India the people of Korha breathed free along with all the Indians. Korha is a subdivisional town of Katihar District.
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