Hisua
Hisua is a city and a municipality in Nawada district in the India state of Bihar. It is situated on the right bank of the Tilaiya river along Gaya and Nawada road, 9 miles (14 km) west of Nawada and 27 miles (43 km) east of Gaya. The city lies adjacent to the Tilaiya Junction railway station on the Southern Bihar Railway. The primary occupation of Hisua's residents is agriculture, and the town is known for its pottery and local poetry. Hisua is also known for gold jewellery shops. Tilkut, lai, anarsa and khaja are among the traditional sweets from Hisua that are popular in Bihar.
Hisua | |
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Town | |
Hisua Location in Bihar, India Hisua Hisua (India) | |
| Coordinates: 24.83°N 85.42°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Bihar |
| District | Nawada |
| Elevation | 93 m (305 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 32,585 |
| Language | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| • Additional official | Urdu |
| • Other | Magahi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 805103 |
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