Sheohar

One of the smallest districts in Bihar, Sheohar is primarily an agrarian region with a tranquil, rural landscape.

At a Glance

Sheohar is one of the smallest districts in Bihar by area. It was carved out of Sitamarhi district and is known for its greenery and rural setting.

Sheohar was a principality during the British Raj. It has a history linked to the Ramayana and the Videha kingdom.

The economy is almost entirely dependent on agriculture. It is flood-prone but has fertile soil.

Deokuli Dham, an ancient Shiva temple, is the most prominent pilgrimage site in the district.

An ancient Shiva temple believed to be the place where Draupadi, from the epic Mahabharata, was born.