Bihar's 7 Districts Share 729 KM Open Border with Nepal: Deep Cultural Ties

• Bihar shares an open border of approximately 729 kilometers with Nepal to its north, directly adjacent to 7 districts.
• The 7 districts bordering Nepal are West Champaran, East Champaran, Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Supaul, Araria, and Kishanganj, forming a straight line from west to east.
• These districts maintain centuries-old familial and marital ties with people in Nepal, facilitated by the open border.
• Key trade routes include Raxaul-Birgunj (East Champaran) and Jogbani-Biratnagar (Araria), with Integrated Check Posts (ICPs) handling thousands of daily crossings.
• The 1950 India-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship allows visa-free movement, fostering shared culture, languages like Maithili, and cross-border family connections, while security is maintained by SSB.