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Maner, Bihar

Coordinates: 25°39′N 84°53′E / 25.65°N 84.88°E / 25.65; 84.88
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Maner
मनेर
Maner Sharif
Town
The Bari Dargah (Tomb of Shah Daulat), a major Sufi shrine
Nickname: 
The Land of Sufi Saints
Location of Maner in Bihar
Location of Maner in Bihar
Maner
Location in Bihar, India
Coordinates: 25°39′N 84°53′E / 25.65°N 84.88°E / 25.65; 84.88
Country India
StateBihar
DistrictPatna
Historical significance8th–17th century CE
Government
 • BodyNagar panchayat
Area
 • Total
12.5 km2 (4.8 sq mi)
Elevation
54 m (177 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
26,912
 • Density2,200/km2 (5,600/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialHindi, Urdu, Magahi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Area code0612
Vehicle registrationBR-01
Websitepatna.nic.in

Maner, also known as Maner Sharif, is a historic town and a block in Patna district of Bihar, India. Situated approximately 24 km west of Patna on NH-922, it is renowned for its Mughal-era dargahs and as an important Sufi pilgrimage center.

Etymology

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The ancient name of Maner was Maniyar Mathan, meaning "musical city" in local tradition. The suffix "Sharif" (meaning noble) was added due to its association with Sufi saints.

History

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A now-lost copper plate grant found at Maner, dated to 11 May 1124, indicates that Maner was the seat of a paṭṭalā (district) at that time. The grant records that the Gāhaḍavāla king Govindachandra donated two villages called Guṇāve and Paḍalī, both in the paṭṭalā of Maṇiari (i.e. Maner), to a brāhmaṇa named Gaṇeśvaraśarman. The villages of Guṇāve and Paḍalī were presumably located somewhere near Maner, but their exact locations are unknown.[1]

Later, Maner gained prominence during the medieval period as a center of Sufism:

The town flourished as a center of Islamic learning during the Mughal period.

Geography

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Maner is located at 25°39′N 84°53′E / 25.65°N 84.88°E / 25.65; 84.88 on the southern bank of the Ganges river. The Son River meets the Ganges at Haldi Chhapra near Maner.

Climate

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Maner has a Humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa) with:

  • Hot summers (April–June)
  • Monsoon rains (July–September)
  • Mild winters (November–February)

Demographics

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As of the 2011 census:

  • Population: 26,912
  • Gender ratio: 947 females per 1000 males
  • Literacy rate: 71.12% (higher than state average)
  • Major languages: Magahi (94.24%), Hindi (5.76%)

Administration

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Maner is a community development block consisting of 38 villages. It is part of the Maner Assembly constituency and Pataliputra Lok Sabha constituency.

Landmarks

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Religious sites

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  • Bari Dargah: Tomb of Shah Daulat (1616), fine example of Mughal architecture
  • Chhoti Dargah: Tomb of Makhdoom Yahya Maneri
  • Haldi Chhapra: Confluence of Son and Ganges rivers
  • Maner Jain Temple: Ancient Jain pilgrimage site

Other attractions

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  • Maner Fort: Ruins of an ancient fort
  • British-era bridge over Son River

Culture

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Festivals

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  • Urs: Annual festival at the dargahs attracting thousands
  • Chhath Puja: Celebrated at Haldi Chhapra ghat

Cuisine

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Economy

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Maner's economy is primarily based on:

  • Agriculture (rice, wheat, maize)
  • Small-scale industries
  • Religious tourism

The town is famous for its sweet shops, particularly Maner Sweets established in 1935.

Transport

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Education

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Notable educational institutions:

  • Ram Nagina Singh Inter College (established 1948)
  • Government Girls High School
  • Maner College (affiliated to Patna University)

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ Majumdar, N. G. (1922). "Maner Copperplate of Govindacandra, V. E. 1183". Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal. XVIII: 81–4. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
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