Munger

Munger district has a unique historical background. The areas falling under this district are considered a part of the first Aryan settlers' midland. It has been identified with Modagiri, a place mentioned in the epic Mahabharat. It was the capital of a kingdom in eastern India near Bhanga and Tamralipta . There is also a mention of Modagiri in the 'Digvijay Parva' of the Mahabharata, which seems to be the same as Modagiri.
The first authentic historical account of the district finds a mention in the memoirs of Xuanzang who visited a part of this district towards the close of the first half of the seventh century AD.
A copper plate known as the 'Munger Plate' was discovered in Munger way back in 1780. Mir Kasim conquered Munger and made it his capital till the army of East India Company captured Munger. MirKasim had to flee through a tunnel made along the bank of river Ganga near Kastharni Ghat.

Fact & Figures

Temperature:	Summer: 43-21C Winter: 20-6C
Best Season :	October to March
Clothing :	Summer- Cotton, Winter - Woollen
Languages spoken :	Hindi, English, Maithili, Urdu
STD Code:	06344
Tourist Office:	Quila Gate, Munger Ph.:+91 6344-222392 Department of Tourism, Government of Bihar, Old Secretariat, Patna-800015, Bihar (India) Tel:+91 612-2234194 / 2215531 Fax:+91 612-2234194 Email:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.