Ziradei (also spelt Jiradei) is one of the administrative divisions of Siwan district in the Indian state of Bihar.

Geography

Ziradei is located at 26°14′10″N 84°14′53″E/26.236°N 84.248°E/ 26.236; 84.248

History and people

Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India was from Ziradei, and the Ancestral House of Rajendra Prasad can still be visited there.

Panchayats

Panchayats in Ziradei community development block are: Akolhi, Mairwa, Don Bazar, Gangpaliya, Badhenya, Bharauli, Chandauli Gangauli, Chandpali, Chhotaka Manjha, Garar, Hasua, Jamapur, Manjhawalia, Miya Ke Bhatkan, Narindrapur, Sakara, Thepaha, Titara and Ziradei.

Demographics

As per 2001 census, Ziradei block had a population of 138,078.[citation needed]

Personalities

  • Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India, was born at Ziradei on 3 December 1884.

See also