Sitamarhi

Sitamarhi is a town and the administrative headquarters of Sitamarhi district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is located in the Mithila region, near the border with Nepal. The district was created on 3 June 1972 by bifurcating Muzaffarpur district. Sitamarhi holds religious significance in Hindu tradition as the traditional birthplace of Sita, the heroine of the Ramayana. The town hosts the Janaki Temple complex and the Sita Kund, sites that attract pilgrims, especially during Ram Navami and Sita Jayanti. The area is part of a predominantly agrarian economy, with crops such as rice, maize and pulses forming the backbone of local livelihoods; small-scale trade and service activities support daily life.

The population in Sitamarhi speaks Maithili and Hindi, and the culture reflects Maithil traditions, language, and arts. The town provides educational institutions, including colleges and schools serving the district, and basic healthcare facilities. Transport links connect Sitamarhi by road to other parts of Bihar and to Nepal; the town is served by a railway station that forms part of regional rail networks, facilitating movement for residents and visitors. Sitamarhi acts as a regional administrative and commercial center within Mithila, contributing to the economy and culture of the broader Mithila region.