Motihari: The Birthplace of Champaran Satyagraha

Motihari, located in Bihar, is a city of great historical significance as the starting point of Mahatma Gandhi’s Champaran Satyagraha in 1917, which marked the beginning of India’s freedom struggle. It is also the birthplace of renowned writer George Orwell. Surrounded by fertile land, Motihari thrives on agriculture, especially sugarcane and tobacco farming. With its rich historical legacy, educational institutions, and growing infrastructure, Motihari remains an important center of culture and progress in Bihar.