User:Nonihat, Dumka

Welcome to Nonihat the village of nature...... Hi this is Bipin Sen from  New Delhi  ….

Nonihat, a village in Dumka District of  Jharkhand (India) about 28 km from Dumka the District headquarter town in the West. Nonihat This hamlet is located on the foot hills of ridge line known as Madpa Range in Chhotanagpur Plateau. It is also lying alongside a State Highway which runs from Bhagalpur to Dumka and joins with its earstwhile District Headquarter Suri, now in West Bengal. This villages is the seat of the erstwhile state named "Handwa", the palace designed by a British Architect, name not known, is standing in its full glory as one enters the village, occupied by the scions of the Raja Kunwar Hari Singh.

Historically, this village was known as Nunihat, littoral meaning is "Market for Salt". In fact, Sen(s), a major family of this village came from Bengal province to trade salt. The salt used to be carried through the jungles trails either on horse back or cows (male). Till date all the villages where Sen family people migrated have 'Nun Ghar" meaning thereby Salt godown. This can be seen in another village of Sen family called Tharihat. Demographically, Hindus and Muslims are of this village converged to this village over a century ago in different waves of migration, mostly due to business as numerous tribal villages of Santhals and non Santhals(Dikkus) were dependent on this market. The economic activity was the key reason for this village to come into existance, of course, it had to feed the Handwa toops as well.

Today this village is multi lingual- Hindi, Bangla, Bhojpuri, Angika and Marwadi is spoken and understood by one and all. However, majority of the trader can speak santhali, language of the santhals fluently. By the way, Santhals are the single largest tribe in this globe and belongs to Austro Asiatic family with distant relation with Vietnamese and Khmer. But their features and colour of the skin suggests very strong African link in their lineage.

This village is having numerous mohallas and close to 10 odd schools (primary to high schools put together). It is famous for its vibrant Haat and Festival Fairs, Sweet shops. It also lies on the Kaanwariya route of Bhagalpur to Basukinath. very famous temple of lord Shiva Baba Basukinath dham. This village also known for Naag Mela (June). It is the seat of Naag Devta, Lord of Cobras, since when when, not known. It is said that the idol is found by one of the tribals of the area who was ordained to dig a particular spot near his home where the deity was found. The deity along with Conch shell etc were handed over to one of the priest family in Sukhjora. Since then, all snake bite cases used to be brought for treatment and everybody returned with smile. Al this has changed after the deity lost one of its gems which was on the forehead. It is said that it was sold at a very high price but who so ever sold it or bought it, they lost the entire family in snake bites. But the priest says that it was neither stolen nor sold but it has been lost as the deity is cleaned with Lemon everyday and possibly due to mishandling or negligence it is lost without trace.

This has become a mini township with all adjacent villages got merged due to increase in population and also some people migrated from other villages to the market township. It boasts of different cultures, very well knit society where people and communities maintain a dignified respect for each other.

The High School named as Rani Sonabati Senior Secondary High School, located bang on the state highway. It has produced many illustrious sons from the portals of the School. Many Engineers, Doctors, Army Officers, Bankers, Police and other officers of national repute are allumni of this school. People have gone places from this village itself and some are settled in foreign countries as well.

These informations are dedicated to all who belongs to Nonihat directly or indirectly. Many of the informations are not with me, hence, it will be good if someone takes it forward to add/correct more authentic information on this portal.

Why visit Nonihat ? 1. Places of Worship   Chanchala Mandir   Paataal Ganga   Durga Mandir   Naag Mandir   Kaali Mandir   Thakurbari   Madpa Mandir   2. Nonihat Culture Nonihat is a village where you can find different type culture people. There are Brahman, Chatriya, Gwala, Maarwadi, Kuiri, Bengali, Christian, Muslim, Bhojpur and so many. Although they belongs to different culture but they involved their festivals. However they celebrate the joys together. 3. Fairs of Nonihat There are three famous fairs at Nonihat : <ul> <li> Yag mela </li> <li> Durga puja mela </li> <li> Naag Mela </li> </ul> 4. Nonihat Festivals As there are so many culture in Nonihat society you can see a lot of festivals  to  celebrate there, especially in Bengali culture. There are so many small and large festivals they celebrate. Some of them : Durga Puja, Diwali, Saraswati Puja, Vishwakarma Puja, Muharam, Id, Makar Sankranti, Naag Puja, Maha Shivratri, Raam Yag and so many. 5. Nonihat Cuisine In Nonihat you can enjoy some special meals Such as: Special desi ghee Sonpaapdi and Ghugni Mudi these cuisine are famous food of Nonihat. 6. Nonihat Places To Visit <ul> <li> Lagwa Pahaad </li> <li> The Nonihat River </li> <li> Nonihat Main Market </li> <li> The Village areas of Nonihat </li> <li> Basukinaath Dhaam ( Near 11 km from Nonihat ) </li> <li> Tatloi the hot water ( This 14 km from Nonihat ) </li> </ul>

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About Dumka district Tourist Places of Dumka….. Baba Basukinath Dham Basukinath is located in Dumka District of Jharkhand. It lies on the Deoghar – Dumka state highway and is around 25 km north-west of Dumka. It is a place of pilgrimage for Hindus. Basukinath Temple is the main attraction here.Jasidih Junction Railway Station and Jamtara Railway Station are the nearest railheads. Ranchi Airport is the nearest airport. It is situated at Jarmundi Block on Dumka Deoghar State Highway at a distance of 24 km from the Distrcit Headquarters Dumka. In a year lacs and lacs people from different parts of country come here to worship Lord Shiva. In the month of Shravan people of several country also come here to worship Lord Shiva. Baba Sumeshwarnath It is a religious place which is situated in Saraiyahat Block at the distance of 60 km from district headquarters Dumka. There is a big temple of the Lord Shiva. On the eve of Mahashivaratri the people of different parts of the district come here to worship Lord Shiva in addition to daily worshiping. Naag Mandir Naag Mandir Situated at the top of a hill of Shiv Pahar at Dumka. Mayurakshi   River Mayurakshi is the main river of Dumka District. Masanjore Dam Masanjore is a famous picnic spot situated in Dumka District of Jharkhand. This small village is about 31 km south of Dumka. The picturesque Tilpara Barrage (also Canada Dam) on the Mayurakshi River is a major draw. The dam is bounded by hills and forests, a perfect place for outing. Mayurakshi Bhawan Bungalow and Inspec tion Bungalow offer excellent and comfortable accommodation in the village. By road, Masanjore is connected with Vakreshwara (59 km), Sainthia (50 km), Tarapith (70 km), Rampurhat (62 km) and Deoghar (98 km). Masanjor dame or the Pearson dame on rever Mayurakshi is a picturesque place on foot hills of long range of forest clad parallel hill ranges. This place is basically a hydro electric power generating center but in the process of time it has become popular center for the tourist. With the beautiful garden on the down hill and two beautiful Dak-bunglows on the bank of the river at charm to its beauty. Tatloi It is a hot water Spring, situated at a distance of 15 km from the district headquarters of Dumka. It is rounded by small mounts, beautiful, attractive and greenish natural atmosphere. The water of spring is very clear and healthy. Water   Park Fun for children, Water park is the famous park for boating and different water rides. Shristi   Hill    Park Shristi park is a famous hill park of Dumka.An full entertainment place for children.The hill look ,boating, rare plant collections are the charm of this park. Malooti Mallooti is a historical and religious place which is situated in Shikaripara Block on Dumka Rampurhat interstate highway at a distance of 55 km from Dumka District Headquarters. In 1860 Mallooti was made taxfree capital by the then King Basant Rai alias Basant. This Mallooti is associated with the archaeological and religious importal place for natural beauty. Hill   Range Running south from pakur to godda.The hill range of Dumka seen parallel &amp; terminate in th Mangalbhanga hill. To the south east of Dumka is Ramgarh hills ferther west 2parallel renges of hills also stretch in an easterly direction from Masanjor to Ranibhal. Beside hill ranges some hillocks are also in like (i) Lagwa hil at Nonihat under which lies the Tatloi hot water stream (ii) Hijla hill top.(iii) Sapchala hill top.(iv) Chuto pahadi.Maluti (Temple villege on way to Rampurhat).

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