Motipur, Muzaffarpur
Motipur | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Motipur Location in Bihar, India | |
| Coordinates: 26°18′N 85°08′E / 26.3°N 85.13°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Bihar |
| District | Muzaffarpur |
| Government | |
| • MLA | Arun Kumar Singh (BJP) |
| • Member of Parliament | Veena Devi |
| Elevation | 60 m (200 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 28,572 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bhojpuri, Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 843111 |
| Telephone code | 91-6223 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-BR |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Baruraj |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Vaishali |
| Civic agency | Motipur Nagar Parishad |
Motipur is a town and a notified area in Muzaffarpur district. It is located 14 kilometres south of Mehsi in the Indian state of Bihar. In 2021, Motipur Nagar Panchayat was upgraded to Nagar Parishad (Municipal Council).[1][2]
Location
Motipur is located 102 kilometres (63 mi) north of Patna, 30 kilometres (19 mi) north of Muzaffarpur and 14 kilometres (9 mi) south of Mehsi East Champaran District of 15 kilometres. National Highway 28 passes through Motipur. The nearest airport is Patna Airport.
Motipur is connected with the road and railways networks (Northern Eastern Railway). Railway services provide direct connections with all of the metropolitan cities of India. The railway has direct service from Motipur railway station.[3]
River
The river Budhi Gandak flows beside the town of Mehsi. Budhi Gandak is one of the branches of Gandak river.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[4] Motipur had a population of 21,933. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Motipur has an average literacy rate of 43%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 52%, and female literacy is 33%. In Motipur, 19% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Important places
Motipur Sugar Factory
The Motipur Sugar Factory was one of the major industrial establishments in Motipur and played a significant role in the local economy for several decades. The factory provided employment to a large number of residents and supported sugarcane cultivation in surrounding rural areas.
The factory is notable in Indian labour law history due to a landmark industrial dispute that reached the Supreme Court of India. In Workmen of Motipur Sugar Factory (P) Ltd. vs. Motipur Sugar Factory (1965), the Court examined the legality of the discharge of 119 workmen during the 1960 crushing season.[5] The dispute arose after allegations of organised “go-slow” tactics by workers following disagreements over an incentive bonus scheme. The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Industrial Tribunal, Bihar, ruling that the employer was justified in discharging the workmen and that an industrial tribunal could examine the merits of the case even where no prior domestic enquiry had been conducted. The judgment is considered significant in the interpretation of the Industrial Disputes Act, particularly on issues relating to go-slow actions and employer disciplinary powers.
Gradually, operations at the factory were discontinued after prolonged periods of administrative and financial difficulties. Local reports and political discussions have linked the decline and eventual closure of the factory to political interference, policy disputes, and lack of government support. At present, the factory premises are largely abandoned and remain in a ruined condition[6].
Maa Siddheshwari Durga Mandir
Maa Siddheshwari Durga Mandir is a well-known Hindu temple in Motipur, dedicated to Goddess Durga. The temple is an important religious centre for the town and nearby villages. It attracts a large number of devotees, particularly during the Navratri festival, when special (worship) and community activities are organised. The temple is also active in local religious and cultural events throughout the year.
Mahatma Gandhi Chowk, Motipur
Mahatma Gandhi Chowk, Motipur is an important road junction and public space in the town. The chowk has a statue of Mahatma Gandhi, which gives the place its name and symbolic importance. It functions as a key traffic and commercial node and connects Motipur with nearby towns and administrative centres. Roads passing through the chowk link Motipur to Baruraj, Muzaffarpur, and other surrounding areas. The route towards Baruraj Assembly constituency, which is the Vidhan Sabha constituency for Motipur, passes through or is accessed from this junction. Due to its location and connectivity, Mahatma Gandhi Chowk plays a central role in the movement of people, goods, and daily activities within the town.
References
- ^ "मोतीपुर नगर परिषद की अधिसूचना जारी".
- ^ "जिले में नगर निकायों की संख्या हो जाएगी 11:कांटी, मोतीपुर और साहेबगंज में अब नगर परिषद, सात नई नगर पंचायत भी बनेगी".
- ^ "Motipur (MTR) Railway Station: Station Code, Schedule & Train Enquiry - RailYatri". www.railyatri.in. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- ^ "Workmen Of Motipur Sugar Factory ... vs Motipur Sugar Factory on 30 March, 1965". indiankanoon.org. Archived from the original on 31 March 2024. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ "Bihar Elections: The Forgotten Story of Motipur's Once-Thriving Sugar Mill". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 11 February 2026.