Geography Status

Rupaidiha is situated in north eastern part of devipatan division. It is situated between the 28.24 & 27.4 latitude & 81.65 to 81.3 eastern longitude. according to ceusus of 1991 the area of distt. is 4696.8 sq km. which is 31.99% of the Devipatan Division. Rupaidiha is a international border with Nepal on the Northern part. Distt. Barabanki and Sitapur are in South , Khiri in West and Gonda & Srawasti are in eastern side of the district Bahraich. Northern part of the district is Tarai region which is covered by the dense natural forest. Chakia , Sujauli , Nishangara , Mihinpurwa , Bichia & Baghauli are the main forest areas of the district. Sarju & Ghaghra are the major rivers of the district.

                               Rupaidiha is connected with Railway & Road routes to the other parts of the Nation.

(1) Climate: Climate of the district is hot & humid. The maximum & minimum tempreture ranges between 44 C & 5 C. The average rainfall is 1125 mm.

(2) Soil: Soil of District Bahraich is fertile. Domat , Matiyar , Balui , & Light domat are the types of soils in the district. Due to fertile nature of the land greenery is spread throughout the District.

(3) Land Water: Major part of land water is received from rivers & lakes. Sarju , Rapti , Ghaghra , Kaudiyala are the ever flowing rivers. Besides there are various lakes & ponds in the District.

(4) Ground Water: Ground Water is not a problem in the District. The level of ground Water is sufficiently high. Water is normally found at 60 to 70 feet. Therefore for all industrial & agricultural purpose water is always avilable with the help of tubewells & pumpsets.

(5) Mineral Wealth: Mineral Wealth of the District is almost negligible but the nature has abundantly provided with forest wealth which plays an important role in the economic development of the District.

(6) Forest Wealth: According to the records of board of revenue in year 1994 - 95 95040 Hec. of land of the District is covered by dense forest. Trees of teak , Shisham , & Khair etc are found here. Therefore " kattha" factories are situated in Mihinpurwa block of the District. Ideal wood for furniture & buildings work is found here.  Mango , Guava etc are the fruit trees found here in abundance.