Madhubani District

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Madhubani District is one of the thirty-seven districts of Bihar state, India, and Madhubani town is the administrative headquarters of this district. Madhubani district is a part of Darbhanga Division.

The district occupies an area of 3501 km² and has a population of 3,570,651 (as of 2001). This is the centre of Mithila, a region where the main language is Maithili. The "Madhubani" style of paintings derives its name from this region as the style originated here, in the early 17th century. These paintings are made using vegetable dyes, and the canvas is usually cloth or paper. These days, several of the well-known "Mahubani" paintings are used as motifs on bags, kurtas ( an Indian garment for covering the upper-half of the body), and other materials produced using the hand-block painting technique. With ethnic-chic being in vogue, such products are all the rage, these days, not just with the indians, but also in the export market.

Population: Total: 361687 Rural: 351921 Urban: 9766
Sub Divisions: Madhubani, Jaynagar, Benipatti, Jhanjharpur, Phul Paraas
Blocks: Jainagar, Pandaul, Rahika,Bisfi, Benipatti, Basopatti,Babubarhi, Rajnagar, Madhepur, Khutauna, Khajauli,Jhanjharpur, Ghoghardiha, Ladania, Madhwapur, Harlakhi,Laukahi, Andharatharhi,Lakhnaur, Phulparas
Agriculture: Paddy.
Industry: Sugar factories, Pisciculture.
Rivers: Kamala and Bhutahi Balaan.

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