Jamalpur is a historic town located in the Munger district of eastern Bihar, close to the banks of the Ganga River. It is widely known for the Jamalpur Railway Workshop, one of the oldest and largest railway workshops in Asia, established during the British period. The town developed primarily as an industrial and railway township, attracting workers from different parts of the country. Jamalpur has played an important role in India’s railway and industrial history. The surrounding areas support agriculture, which complements the local economy. The town has good rail and road connectivity, especially with Munger and Bhagalpur. Educational institutions and residential colonies support the working population. Jamalpur continues to hold importance as an industrial and transport-oriented town in Bihar.