Description:
Anjang is a town and a nagar panchayat in Sitamarhi district in the Indian state of Bihar. The town is located at . It has an average elevation of . Anjang was mentioned by the medieval Muslim historian Al-Biruni in his book 'Tarikh-i-Firozshahi'. According to Al-Biruni, Anjang was a principality of the Chandel rulers. Anjang is located on the banks of the river Ganges. It is known for its traditional handicrafts, such as pottery, brassware, and carpets. The town has a temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga. The population of Anjang according to the 2011 Census was 10,060. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1000 males. The literacy rate was 81.42%. Anjang is home to the Anjangi Sahitya Sabha, an organisation that promotes literature in the local language. The town is also home to the Anjangi Mahila Mandal, an organisation that works to empower women in the town.
