The district of Samastipur is quite well known among the Historians. In the past the district of Samastipur was under the rule of the Oniwara dynasty. The Hindu dynasty was deeply troubled by the Muslim leaders who by that time had conquered a huge portion of the land of Mithila. There is a complete segment of exclusive history that belongs to the District of Samastipur. The district came into being in the year 1972 after land was carved out of the district of Darbhanga. The main city that administers the working of the district is the city of Samastipur itself.The district of Samastipur covers an area of 2904 sq km with a population of 42 lacs individuals approximately. The district has as many as 8 rivers flowing through it! The prime occupation of the people of the region is agriculture with Rice, Maize and Wheat as their main crops. The district is also famous for the Mangoes that it grows. There are many small scale industries that are found spread throughout the district. In spite of all these, the district is a part of the list of the 250 most backward district of India.