Khagaul

Khagaul is a city and a municipality in Patna district in the Indian state of Bihar.

Geography

Khagaul is located at 25°35′N 85°03′E / 25.58°N 85.05°E / 25.58; 85.05. It has an average elevation of 55 metres (180 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Khagaul had a population of 48,330. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Khagaul has an average literacy rate of 95%. In Khagaul, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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History

Khagaul is a world famous historical place of great importance. In ancient times, Before Christ, Khagaul was called as Kusumpura or Kusumpur, near Pataliputra which was the Capital City of the mighty Magadh Empire. Pushpapur was located between Pataliputra and Kusumpur. In modern times Pataliputra is called as Patna, whereas Khusumpura or Kusumpur is called as Khagaul and Pushpapur is called as Phulwari or Phulwari Sharif.