# Maner, Bihar > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Maner%2C_Bihar > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Maner%2C_Bihar.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maner%2C_Bihar > Source revision: 1346138036 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Historic town and Sufi pilgrimage site in Patna district, Bihar, India Town in Bihar, India Maner मनेर Maner Sharif Town The Bari Dargah (Tomb of Shah Daulat), a major Sufi shrine Nickname: The Land of Sufi Saints Maner Location in Bihar, India Coordinates: 25°39′N 84°53′E / 25.65°N 84.88°E / 25.65; 84.88 Country India State Bihar District Patna Historical significance 8th–17th century CE Government • Body Nagar parishad Area • Total 12.5 km2 (4.8 sq mi) Elevation 54 m (177 ft) Population (2011) • Total 26,912 • Density 2,150/km2 (5,580/sq mi) Languages • Official Hindi, Urdu, Magahi Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST) Postal code 801108 Area code 0612 Vehicle registration BR-01 Website patna.nic.in **Maner**, also known as **Maner Sharif**, is a historic town and a [block](/source/Community_development_block_in_India) in [Patna district](/source/Patna_district) of [Bihar](/source/Bihar), India. Situated approximately 24 km west of [Patna](/source/Patna) on [NH-922](/source/National_Highway_922_(India)), it is renowned for its [Mughal-era](/source/Mughal_architecture) [dargahs](/source/Dargah) and as an important [Sufi](/source/Sufism) pilgrimage center. ## Etymology 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 Excavation near Maner in 2012-13 found evidence of habitation as far back as the [Chalcolithic](/source/Chalcolithic) period, including a [soakage pit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Soakage_pit&action=edit&redlink=1), a drain connected to the pit, and various pottery samples such as jars, bowls, and basins. A later period is attributable to the [Northern Black Polished Ware](/source/Northern_Black_Polished_Ware) culture (c. 700-200 BCE), based on the presence of a few tiny shards of the namesake pottery itself. Various other pottery samples from this period were also found, as well as an iron spearhead and some thirty metal discs apparently made out of an [alloy](/source/Alloy) of copper and lead. Evidence of habitation during the [Shunga](/source/Shunga_dynasty), [Kushan](/source/Kushan_Empire), [Gupta](/source/Gupta_Empire), and post-Gupta periods was also found.[1]: 8–9 A now-lost [copper plate grant](/source/Indian_copper_plate_inscriptions) found at Maner, dated to 11 May 1124, indicates that Maner was the seat of a *[paṭṭalā](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pattala_(district)&action=edit&redlink=1)* (district) at that time. The grant records that the [Gāhaḍavāla](/source/Gahadavala_dynasty) king [Govindachandra](/source/Govindachandra_(Gahadavala_dynasty)) donated two villages called Guṇāve and Paḍalī, both in the *paṭṭalā* of Maṇiari (i.e. Maner), to a [brāhmaṇa](/source/Brahmin) named Gaṇeśvaraśarman. The villages of Guṇāve and Paḍalī were presumably located somewhere near Maner, but their exact locations are unknown.[2] Later, Maner gained prominence during the medieval period as a center of [Sufism](/source/Sufism): - 13th century: Became associated with Sufi saint [Makhdoom Yahya Maneri](/source/Makhdoom_Yahya_Maneri) - 1608: Death of [Makhdoom Shah Daulat](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Makhdoom_Shah_Daulat&action=edit&redlink=1), another prominent Sufi saint - 1616: Construction of *Bari Dargah* (Great Shrine) by [Ibrahim Khan Kakar](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ibrahim_Khan_Kakar&action=edit&redlink=1), the Mughal governor of Bihar - 1619: Construction of a mosque by Ibrahim Khan The town flourished as a center of Islamic learning during the Mughal period. ## Geography Maner is located at [25°39′N 84°53′E / 25.65°N 84.88°E / 25.65; 84.88](https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Maner,_Bihar¶ms=25.65_N_84.88_E_) on the southern bank of the [Ganges](/source/Ganges) river. The [Son River](/source/Son_River) meets the Ganges at Haldi Chhapra near Maner. ### Climate Maner has a [Humid subtropical climate](/source/Humid_subtropical_climate) (Köppen *Cwa*) with: - Hot summers (April–June) - Monsoon rains (July–September) - Mild winters (November–February) ## Demographics As of the [2011 census](/source/2011_Census_of_India): - Population: 26,912 - Gender ratio: 947 females per 1000 males - Literacy rate: 71.12% (higher than state average) - Major languages: [Magahi](/source/Magahi_language) (94.24%), [Hindi](/source/Hindi) (5.76%) ## Administration Maner is a [community development block](/source/Community_development_block) consisting of 38 villages. It is part of the [Maner Assembly constituency](/source/Maner_(Vidhan_Sabha_constituency)) and [Pataliputra Lok Sabha constituency](/source/Pataliputra_(Lok_Sabha_constituency)). ## Landmarks ### Religious sites - **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 - **Maner Fort**: Ruins of an ancient fort - **British-era bridge** over Son River ## Culture ### Festivals - **Urs**: Annual festival at the dargahs attracting thousands - **Chhath Puja**: Celebrated at Haldi Chhapra ghat ### Cuisine - **Maner ka Laddu**: Famous sweet made with [ghee](/source/Ghee) and [chhana](/source/Chhana) - Traditional Bihari dishes: [Litti chokha](/source/Litti_chokha), [Khaja](/source/Khaja), [Thekua](/source/Thekua) ## Economy 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 - **Road**: Connected via NH-922 to Patna and Arrah - **Rail**: Nearest station is [Danapur](/source/Danapur_railway_station) (20 km) - **Air**: [Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport](/source/Jay_Prakash_Narayan_International_Airport) (30 km) ## Education Notable educational institutions: - Ram Nagina Singh Inter College (established 1948) - Government Girls High School - Maner high school (affiliated to [Bihar board](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bihar_board&action=edit&redlink=1)) - Topper classes maner (for class 10th and 12th) ## Notable people - [Kunal Singh](/source/Kunal_Singh) - Bhojpuri actor - [Ramayan Tiwari](/source/Ramayan_Tiwari) - Bollywood actor ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-Indian_Archaeology_2012-13_1-0)** Tewari, Rakesh, ed. (2015). [*Indian Archaeology 2012-13 — A Review*](https://asi.nic.in/admin/publications/ePublicationReportsDetails/download/16). New Delhi: [Archaeological Survey of India](/source/Archaeological_Survey_of_India). Retrieved 30 March 2026. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-Majumdar_1922_2-0)** [Majumdar, N. G.](/source/N._G._Majumdar) (1922). ["Maner Copperplate of Govindacandra, V. E. 1183"](https://www.google.com/books/edition/Journal_and_Proceedings_of_the_Asiatic_S/JB1FAQAAMAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=maner%20copper%20plate%20inscription&pg=PA81&printsec=frontcover). *Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal*. **XVIII**: 81–4. Retrieved 10 June 2025. ## External links - [Official website](http://patna.nic.in) - [Maner Sharif on Bihar Tourism](https://tourism.bihar.gov.in/destinations/patna/maner-sharif) v t e Tourist attractions in Patna Ancient Didarganj Yakshi Kumhrar Agam Kuan Colonial Golghar Patna High Court Secretariat Building Nagholkothi Padri Ki Haveli Ganga River banks Gandhi Ghat Gaighat Religious complex Mahavir Mandir Patan Devi Takht Sri Patna Sahib Gurdwara Guru ka Bagh Gurdwara Gai Ghat Gurdwara Handi Sahib Gurdwara Gobind Ghat Gurdwara Bal Lila Maini Sangat Maner Sharif Pathar Ki Mosque Sher Shah Suri Mosque St. Mary's Church Maidans/parks Buddha Smriti Park Eco Park Gandhi Maidan Hardinge Park Congress Maidan Infotainment complex Bihar Museum Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan Sabhyata Dwar Indira Gandhi Planetarium Patna Museum Shrikrishna Science Centre Jalan Museum Buildings and structures Mahatma Gandhi Setu Patna Airport Shri Krishna Memorial Hall Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Library Shaheed Smarak Patna Museums Patna Museum Bihar Museum Jalan Museum Gandhi Sangrahalaya Rajendra Smriti Sangrahalaya Excursions Sasaram Maner Sharif Bihar Sharif Phulwari Sharif Hajipur Places near Patna Bodh Gaya Gaya Vaishali Pawapuri Nalanda Rajgir Maner Patna, Bihar, India --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Maner, Bihar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maner%2C_Bihar) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maner%2C_Bihar?action=history)). 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