Kosi-Seemanchal Kosi-Seemanchal is in the Northeastern part of Bihar. It is a subregion within the larger cultural region of Mithila. It consists of the Kosi and Purnia divisions. It has seven districts — Araria, Madhepura, Saharsa, Supaul, Purnea, Kishanganj, and Katihar. The region is known for its distinct demographic, which includes a high fraction of the Muslim population and overall socioeconomic backwardness. Geography Bihar’s Kosi-Seemanchal region is prone to floods almost every year, mainly due to its geography and lack of proper and planned river embankments. Rivers like the Kosi and Mahananda frequently overflow, submerging farmland, destroying homes, and displacing thousands. Nearly 90% of Seemanchal’s population live in rural areas, and many are landless labourers. With limited local work, a large number of them migrate seasonally to Punjab and Haryana to work on farms. The region was particularly affected in the recent SIR exercise as the migrants stay away for months, making it hard to complete official paperwork in the window provided by Election Commission.
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