Shri Phulena Prasad, a great hero of Indian Independence Movement, centralized his activity and fought against the British for this town. Chhapra, a pretty town at the confluence of Ghaghara and Ganges rivers, and Don, famed for Stupas, are ideal destination to stroll around. National Highway 85 passes a few blocks away from the town.

Patna Airport is the nearest airport. Siwan Junction Railway Station, on Chhapra-Gorakhpur railway line, serves this town.