Noora, Bihar

Noora is a village in Masaurhi Police Station. This is in Patna district, of state Bihar, India.
This village is virtually unknown on the standard maps but holds its own significance in the region. It is a small village with around 100 families. It does not have its own post office, though it uses one in the neighbor village Hansadih. The village folks are mostly farmers. The rapid development of India has still not penetrated this village much. However, the village is connected with good roads and can be easily reached from any parts of state. The village is also sourced with electricity and water.
Noora has a high school, middle school and a primary school, panchayat, and bank. It serves as the education hub of the region. Though most of the families are farmers, this village has produced leaders, bankers, teachers, engineers and doctors. People are also serving the nation by contributing in railway, army and in police.
Noora's biggest claim to being famous is that C.P. Singh, arguably the best footballer Bihar has ever produced, is from here. Singh was the captain of Indian National Football Team. He used to play for the famous, national level team of Mohun Bagan. He was also the 1st recipient from Bihar, of prestigious Arjuna Award, given by the Government of India for excellence in field of sports. Sri Dwarkanath Sinha, has significantly contributed by opening a college in this region, DN College. Other people like Jamuna Singh, Mathura Singh, Ramchandra Singh who is also called as Sethji, Kailash Narayan Singh, Baidhnath Singh, Rahul Singh (S/O - Shailendra Pd Singh) have played a vital role in growth of the village. They financially and physically have contribution a lot for the village. The village also has Surya and Shiv Temple. There is a very famous saying in the region as "Noora ke chuda, Bhadauda ke dahi, ek man kare ki Noora me rahi".
Dr. Ravindra Kumar Sinha, who has made an exceptional name in the field of medicine belongs to this village. Dr. Shikha Singh, a very young, dynamic and passionate lady who is also the founder of 7Cardinal - an advanced homeopathic clinic belongs to this village.
Noora is in plain lands of Bihar. It is at a distance of almost 40 KM from the state capital of Patna. Situated on the bank of a seasonal river Morhar, the village depends on rain as the main source of agriculture water. It is surrounded by villages Nahva, Doripur, Dhannichak and Hansadih. Though it has a small market, consisting of few shops, the main marketing hub in Masaurhi.
The farmers grow season crops of rice and wheat and of late lentils too. The area is very rich in fertile soil and prominently contributes to state's farming produce.
The summers are very hot, with regional hot wind. Winters are cold.
Trade and business
Mostly families are dependent on agriculture. Though many of them do not own lands, in one way or the other they cultivate land and earn their living. The main business hub of the region is Masaurhi. Masaurhi has a huge market ranging in kilometers. Mostly the local farmers bring green vegetables. One can find everything here from cattle feed to movie theaters.

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