Sasaram

Sasaram Sasaram
city
Population  (2001)
• Total	131,042
Website	[1]

Sasaram (sometimes also spelled as Sahsaram) is the administrative headquarters of Rohtas district in the Indian state of Bihar.

History

It is an ancient city and is believed to derive its name from Sahastrabahu, an ancient king and Parsuram, the warrior sage.

Sasaram is also famous for being the birthplace of Pashtun Emperor Sher Shah Suri who ruled at Delhi for five years, his famous red sandstone mausoleum(122ft high)stands magnificently in the middle of an artificial lake,which is known as second taj mahal of india. And there is another tomb at Sherganj known by Sukha Rauza (It is in the middle of green field. It also has a Baulia (Small pond used by queens of the emperor for baths. The NH2 (Grand Trunk Road) cross from city.

The tomb of Sher Shah Suri in Sasaram, Bihar

Sasaram is also famous for Maa Tara Chandi Temple and also for Kaimur mountain. Sasaram is also famous for Stone Chips and Stone mining industries.

Geography

Sasaram is located at 24.95°N 84.03°E / 24.95; 84.03. It has an average elevation of 101 metres (331 feet).

Sasaram Railway station is located on the Grand Chord line of the Indian Railways, connecting Calcutta and Delhi. The famed Grand Trunk Road passes through Sasaram town. The nearby cities are Dehri-on-sone, Bhabua, Varanasi and Gaya. Dehri is about 18 kilometers from Sasaram.It is located on the bank of river SONE and the longest railway bridge of India is located here.

Education

Sasaram has a number of high schools and colleges including the following:

• High School: Sri Shankar Rajakiya Inter College, Town High school
• Colleges: Sri Shankar Mahavidyala, S P Jain College and Shershah College, nararyana medical college.
• Convent Schools: St. Paul's school, Bal Vikas, Bal Bharati, D A V Public School, St. Xavier, Bright Career Academy,

DAV Public School, Sasaram Ph- 06184-221650, 220797, 228032

 		                       Email:- dav_sasaram@rediffmail.com

DAV Public School, Sasaram is Co-Educational, English Medium School, affiliated to CBSE Delhi upto Class XII. This school is directly managed by the ‘DAV College Managing Committee, New Delhi’. Mr. K. K. Sinha is Principal of this school.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ADMISSION

• Registration for new admission will start in the month - January.
• New session will commence in the month - April.

Documents required at the time of admission: - a) Date of Birth Certificate (original copy) issued by the Registrar of Birth & Death. b) One photograph. c) Medical fitness. d) Blood group. e) T.C. from previous school for class 2 onward.

Note:- Admission in upper classes will be decided in the month of March through special test. Registration of Class XI & XII will start after the declaration of CBSE result.

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Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Sasaram had a population of 131,042. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Sasaram has an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 58%. In Sasaram, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Economy

It also has a fertile agricultural hinterland.

External link

• Rohtas District Administration