Sahibganj District was elevated from the
Rajmahal and Pakur sub-divisions of old Santhal Pargana District. It is bounded by the river
Ganges and
Katihar District of the state of
Bihar in the north,
Godda District in the south,
Malda and
Murshidabad districts of
West Bengal in the east and
Bhagalpur District in the west. The geographical area is 1,549 sq km.
Paharias, Mal Paharias and Santhals are the main inhabitants. The people engage in carpentry, handloom weaving, rope making, earthenware making and stoneware making. The major tourist destinations are Rajmahal,
Mangalhat,
Kanhaiyasthan,
Teliagarhi Fort, Shivgadi,
Binduvasini Temple,
Shukravasini Temple and
Udhwa Bird Sanctuary.
