Champaran District Research Articles

Attitude towards the role of social media in disseminating agriculture information in East Champaran district of Bihar

Attitude towards the role of social media in disseminating agriculture information in East Champaran district of Bihar

A Contribution to the Flora of Udaipur Forests in Champaran District, North Bihar

The paper relates to a floristic account of Udaipur forests in Champaran District, North Bihar. The vegetation can be broadly classified as follows: Deciduous forest, Evergreen forest, Vegetation in plantation and open areas and Aquatic vegetation. A floristic analysis is presented and a systematic enumeration appended. The occurrence of Arnebia hispidissima DC. in Udaipur fotests constitutes a new record for Bihar state.

Carapace Length-weight, Carapace Width-weight Relationships, Condition Factor and Sex Ratio of Freshwater Crab Sartoriana spinigera (Wood-Mason, 1971) from the River Burhi Gandak, North Bihar, India

Background: The Burhi Gandak river origins in the Chautarwa Chaur region near Bisambharpur in the West Champaran district of Bihar and flows through the East Champaran, Muzafarpur, Samastipur and Begusarai districts. It falls into the river Ganga near Khagaria district. Its coordinates are 25°51'40''N latitudes and 85°48'36''E longitudes. The total area of catchment is 12500 sq. km in size overall, of which 9601 sq. km are in Bihar and the rest in Nepal. The study will be helpful for stock estimation, developing conservation and choosing appropriate species for aquaculture. The present data can be used to develop conservation plans while providing biological data needed for an effective management of this fishery. Methods: The carapace length-weight, carapace width-weight relationship, condition factor and sex ratio of freshwater crab Sartoriana spinigera (n=663) collected from River Burhi Gandak, North Bihar, between July 2020 to June 2021. In the present investigation, freshwater crabs were collected from different types of techniques, including hand-picking, digging, setting traps and taking them from their nest. Result: Total of 663 specimens of Sartoriana spinigera (Wood-Mason, 1971) of both sexes (male and female) were collected in which 363 female and 300 male. The carapace length-weight of Sartoriana spinigera females were calculated as W = 0.9122.521 with R2 = 0.875, male W = 0.43102.505 with R2 = 0.853 and length-weight of combined sex (male and female) were calculated as W = 0.6612.701 with R2 = 0.954. The carapace width-weight of female were calculated as W = 0.5542.331 with R2 = 0.831, male W = 0.7912.421 with R2 = 0.802 and carapace length-weight of combined sex (male and female) were calculated as W = 0.18122.601 with R2 = 0.900. From this study showed it could be stated that crabs have allometric growth pattern. The Fulton’s condition factor (Kn) value were calculated as 1.10 and sex ratio calculated was 1:1.49. This paper provides information.

An Insight on Use of Indigenous Medicinal Plants to Cure Common Communicable Diseases and Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases in West Champaran District, Bihar, India

An Insight on Use of Indigenous Medicinal Plants to Cure Common Communicable Diseases and Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases in West Champaran District, Bihar, India

A Study on Agriculture Information Seeking Behavior of Farmer’s through Mobile of West Champaran District, Bihar, India

This study explores the information-seeking behavior of farmers in West champaran District, Bihar, specifically through mobile devices. The research was conducted with 120 randomly selected respondents from 18 blocks in the district. The study found that the majority of farmers were young, with middle school education, belonging to the OBC category. Most lived in single-family systems, had families with 7 to 15 members, and small land holdings. Agriculture farming was their main occupation, with an annual income of Rs. 1-2 lakh. Medium levels of knowledge, seeking behavior, and interview schedule assessment were observed regarding information and communication technology tools. Constraints faced by farmers included lack of knowledge about agricultural advisory services on mobile phones, smart phone proficiency, details about advisory sources, linguistic barriers, lack of literacy, and call drop problems. Significant associations were found between certain variables (age, caste, land holding, annual family income, family type, family size, social participation, mass media exposure, and extension contact) and the information-seeking behavior of farmers. This study provides insights into the information-seeking behavior of farmers through mobile devices in West Champaran District, Bihar. It emphasizes the need to address constraints and improve access to agricultural information for farmers in the region.

Constraints and Suggestions of the Respondents about Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana in East Champaran District of Bihar

The goal of the current study was to determine the obstacles and recommendations for the 2022–2023(December-February) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima yojana in the East Champaran region of Bihar. There was 120 randomly chosen respondents who completed a pre-tested schedule provided the data. The proper statistical tools were used to tabulate, analyses, and interpret the acquired data. According to the study, the majority of respondents (55.83%) were middle-aged, and (68.33) farmers held a medium amount of land. Farmers perceived major constraints Low premium paying capacity of member farmers of gram Panchayat, as a very serious problem by a number of respondents. With the majority of respondents having medium level economic motivation and risk orientation.

Horticultural Interventions in Improving Livelihood of Tribal Farm Women in Bihar

A case study was undertaken between 2015–2017 in Tharu tribal-dominated Bakwa Chandraul and Parsauni villages in the West Champaran district of Bihar, India. After initially understanding the socio-economic status and major role of tribal farm women in the home and farm decision-making process, horticulture-based interventions were introduced in homestead gardens managed by the women. Interventions included the introduction of high-yielding hybrids and varieties of vegetables (Bottle gourd, pumpkin, okra, cowpea, cauliflower, cabbage, pea and radish) and fruit (mango, litchi, guava and lime), and training and skill development in vermicomposting, mushroom cultivation, and fruit and vegetable processing. During the study period, the farm women were not only able to produce more for their own family consumption but could also sell the produce in the local market. Horti-based interventions improved productivity and increased farm income by more than 20% among the tribal women selected in this study; thereby providing farm women greater leverage to make purchases for the family. Our study shows how existing farming systems can be refined and fine-tuned through horti-based micro-interventions to increase farm and family income among tribal women, and bring about positive changes in the socio-economic and nutritional condition of tribal farm families.

A Study using Empirical Data on Financial Literacy among Residents of the Champaran District

A Study using Empirical Data on Financial Literacy among Residents of the Champaran District

Study of Flexibility Among Boys and Girls of Secondary School in Terms of Different Aspects of Flexibility

In this present investigation we studied about flexibility among Boys and Girls of Class VIII of Secondary School” in Bihar, India with special reference to West Champaran District. The objectives and hypotheses, method and the material chosen to accomplish the requirements of the study are discussed in this paper.

Identification of Melia azedarach and Eucalyptus camaldulensis as natural hosts and reservoirs of phytoplasmas in India

AbstractWitches' broom, leaf yellowing and little leaf symptoms were recorded on Melia azedarach in Pune district of Maharashtra and Dhanha, West Champaran district of Bihar. Little leaf and leaf yellowing symptoms also were recorded on Eucalyptus camaldulensis in Bhiwani district of Haryana. Symptomatic and asymptomatic leaf samples were collected from roadside trees for DNA extraction and PCR assay with phytoplasma‐specific primer pairs of 16S rRNA and secA genes. Amplicons of ~1.25 kb and ~840 bp were consistently obtained from all symptomatic samples of both the tree species using the phytoplasma‐specific primer pairs. Pairwise sequence analysis of 16S rRNA and secA gene sequences and phylogenetic analysis revealed that the phytoplasma strains associated with M. azedarach belonged to 16SrI‐B and 16SrVI‐D subgroups and those associated with E. camaldulensis were from the 16SrII‐D subgroup. This is the first report of an association of a ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma trifolii’‐related strain (16SrVI‐D subgroup) with M. azedarach globally and a ‘Ca. P. australasia’‐related strain with E. camaldulensis in India.

Fishery and its Management of Sugaon Lake of East Champaran District of Bihar, India

Fishery and its Management of Sugaon Lake of East Champaran District of Bihar, India

Socio-Economic Status and Knowledge Level of Brinjal Growers on Improved Production Practices in East Champaran District of Bihar

Brinjal has been considered as one of the important vegetable crop. Production and productivity of brinjal can be increased through adoption of new varieties and with improved technologies. The present study was conducted to understand the existing status of adoption of improved technology. This study was carried out in East Champaran district of Bihar during 2020-2021. By employing random sampling technique, 120 brinjal growers were selected and data were collected by personal interview method by using pre-tested interview schedule and later appropriate statistical analysis was done to find out the meaningful result. The results reported that majority of the respondents belonged to middle age (41.67%), educated to primary level of education (32.50%), possess land holding of below 1 ha (35%), earns medium level of annual income (45%), possess small family size (45%). Meanwhile, most of them had medium level of farm power (43.33%), membership in more than one organization (45%), low level of scientific orientation (51.67%), low level of extension contact (44.17%) and low level of progressiveness (52.50%). Meanwhile, most of them had medium level of knowledge on improved brinjal cultivation practices (64.17%) and had significant and positive association with age, education, farm power, social participation, extension contact, scientific orientation and progressiveness.

On-field assessment of mulching materials for weed control and its impact on yield and economics in okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (l). moench)

On-field assessment trail was conducted by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Madhopur at different places in West Champaran District of Bihar during two consecutive years i.e., 2019–2020 and 2020–2021 regarding to assess the efficacy of mulching materials to reduce the weed infestation and enhancing yield and economics of okra. The treatments consisted of three different mulching materials (mulching with black polythene sheet, mulching with paddy straw and mulching with sugarcane leaves) and one control plot was also kept where farmers practice (hand weeding and no mulch) was carried out. The effect of mulching materials on okra yield was found significant. The highest okra yield (149.11 kg/ha) was obtained under mulching with black polythene sheet followed by mulching with paddy straw (117.39 kg/ha) and mulching with sugarcane leaves (111.06 kg/ha) whereas, it was lowest in farmer's practice (94.78 q/ha). Minimum weed density (5.45/m2) was recorded significantly under mulching with black polythene sheet whereas maximum was under farmer's practice (74.06/m2). Maximum average benefit cost ratio was achieved under mulching with black polythene sheet (4.56) followed by mulching with paddy straw (3.77) and mulching with sugarcane leaves (3.69) However, minimum was under farmer's practice (2.90). Mulching with black polythene sheet was found significantly superior over all the treatments including framer's practice in terms of days after sowing to first harvest, fruit weight (yields) and total number of harvests. It is concluded that using black polythene mulch as soil covering was significantly increased yield of okra due to maintain soil moisture content and reduction of weed flora density. This would sustainably increase the income as well as the livelihood of the farmers.

Constraints faced by sugarcane growers in West Champaran district of Bihar

Constraints faced by sugarcane growers in West Champaran district of Bihar

Ethnomedicinal Plants Used by the Tribal Communities of West Champaran District of Bihar, India

The present paper deals with 67 ethnomedicinal plant species belonging to 61 genera and 36 families used for prevention and treatment of various diseases by the tribal and indigenous non-tribal communities of West Champaran district of Bihar. This first-hand ethnomedicinal information was collected directly from a field survey of 108 remote tribal villages and forest areas of the district. Among them family Leguminosae is represented by maximum number of plants (9 species) followed by Lamiaceae (7 species). Habit-wise analysis revealed that herbs are dominated with 23 species followed by trees. These plant species are arranged in alphabetical order followed by family, habit, local name(s), locality (ies), field number (s) along with a method of preparation and mode of ethnomedicinal uses in detail. After comparison and cross checking of collected uses with relevant standarad literatures, it is revealed that 11 ethnomedicinal uses of plants (marked by *) have not recorded earlier.

Socio-economic profile of sugarcane growers in east Champaran District Bihar, India

Socio-economic profile of sugarcane growers in east Champaran District Bihar, India

Practices and Technologies for the Management of Key Maize Production Constraints during Kharif Season in East Champaran District – Review

Maize production is affected by numerous biotic and abiotic related challenges in East Champaran District, Bihar State, India. The damages caused by these challenges are influenced by the season; high prevalence during Kharif season compared to Rabi season. The solution to these constraints calls for enhanced research-extension-farmer linkages to ensure better development and dissemination of technologies for adoption. Among these constraints, research should target developing varieties that are tolerant to water-stress, fall armyworm, stalk borer and aflatoxin attacks; and better site-specific soil infertility management. Besides, solutions to technical challenges like inappropriate maize spacing, poor and untimely weed control, use of local maize cultivars, poor storage methods, are already available and could effectively be managed through the use of extension agents to train and diffuse them among farmers.

Practices and Technologies for the Management of Key Maize Production Constraints during Kharif Season in East Champaran District – Review

Maize production is affected by numerous biotic and abiotic related challenges in East Champaran District, Bihar State, India. The damages caused by these challenges are influenced by the season; high prevalence during Kharif season compared to Rabi season. The solution to these constraints calls for enhanced research-extension-farmer linkages to ensure better development and dissemination of technologies for adoption. Among these constraints, research should target developing varieties that are tolerant to water-stress, fall armyworm, stalk borer and aflatoxin attacks; and better site-specific soil infertility management. Besides, solutions to technical challenges like inappropriate maize spacing, poor and untimely weed control, use of local maize cultivars, poor storage methods, are already available and could effectively be managed through the use of extension agents to train and diffuse them among farmers.

A new species of pipunculidae (Diptera) from Indo-Nepal Border of Champaran District, Bihar

A new species of pipunculidae (Diptera) from Indo-Nepal Border of Champaran District, Bihar

Description of a new pipunculid (Diptera) from Indo-Nepal Border of Champaran District, Bihar

Description of a new pipunculid (Diptera) from Indo-Nepal Border of Champaran District, Bihar