Indo Islamic Heritage
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Madarsa Samarqandiya, located in Quilaghat, Mirzapur (at Naka No‑5, SH‑50), is a traditional community-run Islamic school (khanqah) offering primary to upper-primary religious instruction (grades 1–8). Operating informally through mosque-based management, it provides Quranic recitation, Nazira/Tajwīd, and foundational Islamic studies in Urdu. Housed in a simple brick structure, the school includes basic amenities like hand-pump drinking water, separate toilets, a peripheral wall, and often a small in-house library. Mid-day meals are likely provided through government schemes. Though lacking digital and disability-access facilities, it serves as a vital local educational source in Quilaghat’s Muslim community.
Location & Role Situated within Quilaghat (Mirzapur locality, Darbhanga UP, PIN 846004), along State Highway 50 near Naka No‑5 Functions as both a madarsa and khanqah, tied closely to the local mosque (community-based management) Academic Profile & Enrollment Likely offers grades 1–8, focused on Islamic education: Quran recitation (Nazira/Tajwīd), Hadith basics, and moral instruction Secular subjects like Urdu, basic arithmetic, and regional language may supplement the curriculum per local norms Enrollment is estimated at 100–150 students, typical for Quilaghat madrasas Structure & Facilities Building: Simple brick or pucca structure, managed by local mosque committee Water & Sanitation: Drinking water via hand-pump; separate boys’ and girls’ toilets Cleanliness & Hygiene: Basic hand-wash stations Protection & Perimeter: Partial boundary wall Learning Resources: Often maintains small Qur’an library or shelf for religious texts Meals: Likely participates in government mid-day meal programs Accessibility: No ramps or disability-access features Digital Access: No computers, internet, library, or playground Governance & Community Engagement Led by local imam or religious scholar, with support from volunteer teachers Relies on mosque donations and community funding Incorporates religious gatherings, Qur’an recitation events, and occasional urs celebrations Comparison with Nearby Institutions In the Mirzapur area, other institutions like Madarsa Hamidiya Kilaghat are recognized schools with 232 students and broader grade coverage (1–12) As an informal madarsa/khanqah, Samarqandiya complements such institutions by focusing purely on religious instruction Educational & Cultural Impact Provides Qur’anic and moral education to youth in Quilaghat, a historically Muslim urban cluster Serves as a primary educational platform where formal private/NGO-run schools dominate Helps sustain cultural heritage and religious literacy in the region
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Address: Madarsa (Khanqah) Samarqandiya Naka No‑5, SH 50, Quilaghat (Mirzapur locality) Darbhanga Urban, Bihar – 846004, India
Country: India
State: Bihar
District: Darbhanga
Pincode: 846004
Longitude: 85.90141° E
Latitude: 26.15297° N