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William Dalrymple (historian)
Andhratharhi
अंधराठाढ़ी Andharathadhi | |
|---|---|
Semi urban village | |
| Andhra Tharhi | |
 | |
| Country | India |
| State | Bihar |
| Region | Mithila region |
| District | Madhubani district |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 23,959 |
| Demonym | Maithil |
| Language | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Local language | |
| • Mother language | Maithili |
Andhara Tharhi is a village cum block in the Madhubani District of the Mithila region in the Bihar state of India.[1] It is a historical village and was capital of some kings in the region.[2] It is the seat of the eponymous Vidhan Sabha constituency. Its name comes from Andhra Thora, or the King of Andhra stays here. Andhra and Thari are two separate villages. As Andhra became a market and commercial centre of the local area, it expanded and effectively merged with Thari. Hence the name Andhra Thari. The local and mother language of the village is Maithili. Similarly Hindi is the official language.
Geography
Andhra Tharhi is located 20 km from Jhanjharpur and approximately 35 km from Madhubani. The nearest railway station is Vachaspati Nagar railway station.
Demographics
According to the population census 2011, the total population of the village is 23,959. The total number of households is 4,739.[3]
Historical significance
The region of Andharathadhi block has been famous for being the capital of different kings in different eras. The antiquities found in the region of the block have been preserved at a museum known as Vachaspati Sangrahālaya in the village.[2]
The village is the birthplace of the great Indian philosopher Vachaspati Mishra. Presently his birthplace has been designated as a historical place known as Vachaspati Mishra Dih. It a cultural and historical heritage of the entire Mithila region. Vachaspati Mishra was an eminent scholar and commentator of the Vedanta philosophy. His commentary on Vedanta is known as Bhamati which later became a subschool of thought in Vedanta. Every year in the campus of the dih, a memorial festival sponsored by the state government is organised.[4]
In the village, there is an ancient temple of Lord Shiva known as Vachaspati Nath Mahadev Mandir at Belwa Mahad. Similarly at Andhra village there is an ancient archaeological site known as Kamaladitya Sthan.
Education
Schools and colleges in Andhra Tharhi include:
- PDKJ College
- Naina Dutt College
- MRG High School
References
- ^ "Andhra Tharhi Population - Madhubani, Bihar". census2011.co.in. Census Organization of India. 2025. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- ^ a b "अंधराठाढ़ी दो हजार साल पुराने संग्रहित हैं अवशेष -". Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 12 April 2025.
- ^ "Population finder | Government of India". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
- ^ "राजकीय वाचस्पति स्मृति पर्व समारोह की सभी तैयारी पूरी -". Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 12 April 2025.
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