Indo Islamic Heritage

Madrasa Kabirul Banat (Likely the locally referred name for Madrasatul Banat Zahirul Uloom)

Madrasatul Banat Zahirul Uloom is an Urdu-medium Islamic girls’ madrasah in Basantpur (Kakurwa), Katihar, Bihar (PIN 855102). Established in 1987, it is unrecognized under the Waqf/Madarsa Board and offers education from 1st to 8th standard. The co-educational structure houses girls only. Operated from a rented building, it includes basic amenities—drinking water, boundary walls, separate toilets, hand-wash station—but lacks modern facilities like computers, internet, or library. Located in a rural area, it serves as an accessible Islamic primary education source for the local community.

Madrasatul Banat Zahirul Uloom, established in 1987, is situated in the Basantpur (Kakurwa) village cluster, under Barsoi block, Katihar district, Bihar, with PIN 855102 . It caters specifically to girls, offering primary to upper-primary education (grades 1–8). As an unrecognized madrasah (by the Waqf/Madarsa Board), it operates from a rented building without formal government or board affiliation . Though informal, it is recorded in education databases and functions actively within its local context. The facility includes: Drinking water supply One girls’ and one boys’ toilet Hand-wash provision Partial boundary wall No library, no computers, no internet, no playground There is no pre-primary section. The school is categorized under a rural setting, reflecting its placement in a remote area . Basic infrastructure supports day-to-day operations for students, supported likely by community or charitable funding. Educational Model: Though official curriculum details are not available, similar madrasah models focus on: Urdu literacy Basic Islamic teachings—Quran recitation, Tajwid, and foundational religious studies Primary secular subjects—e.g., mathematics, local language, history, as per community-centered instruction Though not formally recognized, its existence remains vital for providing access to religious and educational instruction for girls in the region. Community Role & Limitations: Serves as a key option for girls’ education in a district with limited female-focused madrasas. Likely supported by local community, neighborhood mosques, and volunteer teachers. Lacks Waqf/Madarsa Board recognition, which limits access to government funding, structured curricular support, and standardized evaluation. No modern learning infrastructure (books, internet, labs), which may hamper broader educational exposure. Still, its longstanding operation since the 1980s indicates sustained community commitment to women’s education through religious frameworks.

Year of Built: 1987

Address: Madrasatul Banat Zahirul Uloom Basantpur (Kakurwa), Barsoi Block Katihar District – 855102, Bihar India

Country: India

State: Bihar

District: Katihar

Pincode: 855102

Longitude: 87.47° E

Latitude: 26.14° N