Bihia Canal
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| Bihia Canal | |
|---|---|
 A historical map of the Sone Canal System. | |
| Location | Behea |
| Country | India |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 31 miles (50 km) |
| Status | Functional |
| Geography | |
| Branch of | Arrah Canal |
The Bihiya Canal (also spelled Bihiā Canal or Behea Canal[1]) is a major irrigation channel in the Bhojpur district of the Indian state of Bihar. It is one of the principal distributaries of the Sone Canal System and plays a crucial role in the agriculture of the region.[2][3][4][5]
The construction of the Canal was part of a major land development project undertaken during the British Raj. Following the Indian Rebellion of 1857, a large area of jungle that had been the confiscated property Kunwar Singh was granted to Messrs. Burrows, Thomson and Mylne, who established the Bihiā estate.[2]
As part of their efforts to make the land cultivable, the new proprietors cleared the jungle and invested in infrastructure. The Bihiya Canal was constructed through the entire length of this newly developed land, transforming it into a cultivated and productive agricultural area.[2]