Benipatti

In the modern era, professor Yugeshwar Jha was a prominent leader in the region of the Benipatti subdivision. In the town of Benipatti, there is a historical location Yugeshwar Jha Ashram named after him to remember his legacy in the region. He belonged to the village of Basuki Bihari near an Indo - Nepal border in the subdivision. He was a former state minister of the education department in the state of Bihar in India. Similarly, at the present times, the Maithili folk singer known as Maithili Thakur is a prominent young icon from the region of the Benipatti subdivision. She has recently been emerged as one of the youngest political leaders in the country.

The town of Benipatti holds several government offices of the sub divisional administration. It holds the registry office of lands and revenues. In the fiscal year 2024-25, the registry office received revenue of Rs 28.78 crore from the purchase and sale of lands in the region of the subdivision.

Culture

Benipatti has a versatile culture. Majority of people living here, speak Maithili. People traditionally wear dhoti, gamcha and saree. Madhubani painting is very famous here. Local cuisine includes thekua, litti, and other sweets. Durga Puja, Chhath Puja and Holi are popular festivals celebrated here.

The linguistic culture of the region is majorly influenced by the Maithili poems, songs and compositions of the Maithil poet Vidyapati. In the year 2024, a memorable museum known as Vidyapati Tower dedicated to the poet Vidyapati was constructed in the town near the Sansari Pokhair Chowk. It was inaugurated on 18 June 2025 by the local MLA Vinod Narayan Jha of the Benipatti Assembly Constituency in the region. Similarly, there is a chowk in the town named after the poet. A statue of the poet Vidyapati is installed at the chowk. The area where the chowk is established is known as Vidyapati Chowk.

At the north-west outskirts of the town, there is a legendary site known as Uchhaith Sthan also called as Durga Sthan dedicated to Goddess Bhagwati. There is an ancient temple of Goddess Kali at the site called as Uchhaith Bhagwati Mandir. According to legend, it is believed that the great Sanskrit scholar Kalidasa got his enlightenment in the temple by the Goddess Kali. The legendary site is also considered a Shaktipeetha in Hinduism.