Obra, Bihar
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| Coordinates: 24°52′N 84°20′E / 24.87°N 84.34°ECoordinates: 24°52′N 84°20′E / 24.87°N 84.34°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Bihar |
| District | Auranagabd |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24 km2 (9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 99 m (325 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 222,096 |
| • Density | 9,300/km2 (24,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Magahi, Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 824124 |
| Telephone code | 91-6328 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-BR |
| Vehicle registration | BR-26-? |
| Website | aurangabad |
Obra is a small town just 15 km away from the district headquarters on NH-98 (Garwa-Patna). Obra is also a headquarters of Obra block, under Daudnagar sub-division and a block of 144 villages having population of 220,000 (Census 2001). In Obra block there are 20 panchayats each averaging 6 villages. Block stretched in north, east and south and demarcated by Daudnagar, Rafiganj, Aurangabad blocks and in west it is Rohtas district. Mahatma Gandhi and Bihar Vibhuti Dr. Anugraha Narain Sinha came to Obra during national independence movement.
Situated on the confluence of Punpun and Adri river, the rolling topography of the town is typical, spread on the plain of the Son river bed known for its very fertile land.
Obra is located in the eastern part of India at 24°52′N 84°20′E / 24.87°N 84.34°E. The town is surrounded by very pleasant rivers Punpun from the western and northern part and By River Adri in Surkhi village from eastern side. River Son is flown just 8 km. west from the town. Obra is situated 114 km. from the Capital city of Bihar, Patna. Obra is situated in plain of River son, so the land is very fertile by nature. It is not far from Ratan hillock of Magadh range and Chhotanagpur plate of Palamu (Jharkhand).
As per census 2001, population of Obra town is 12096. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Total number of male population is 6,375 and female constitutes 5,721. And the total number of households in town are 1691. Obra has an average literacy rate of 58%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 63% and, female literacy is 53%.
The economy of Obra is mainly dependent on agriculture. The vast track of fertile land in the region supports most of the families economically. Obra is also famous as the rice bowl of Magadh region. From here, the trading of food grains to all part of Bihar and Jharkhand makes Obra a big grain mandi (market), where more than 50 traders are operating their businesses. Bel road is hub of such trading activities. Obra is also well known for the production of Kaleen (carpets). The tradition of weaving beautiful and unique carpets in the town dates back to the 15th century. There is a village called Koriepur village, which has a rich history of kaleen production. In recent times, this industry is now in dying stage. The Kaleen Udyog is currently managed by the state government. Kambal (blanket) industry in Obra is another industry supported by the government. A processing plant for raw blanket has been established here for 50 years, and the trade of these kambals dates back 100 years. These sectors give employment to more than 1000 people.
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