Bihar, India
About Bazidpur
A village of faith, learning, and enduring heritage — rooted in the legacy of a Persian Sufi saint.
The Mosque of Bazidpur
Resting place of Shah Mahmood and his descendants
Origin
Founded in honour of a Persian Sufi
Bazidpur was founded by Shah Mahmood to honour Bayazid Bastami — a revered Persian Sufi from north-central Iran who lived around 850 AD. The very name of the village carries this spiritual legacy.
Shah Mahmood is buried within the village mosque, alongside his descendants Diwan Noor Ali and Zahoor Ali — known to all as Fazihat Shah Warsi.
Founded
c. 1500 AD
by Shah Mahmood
Named after
Bayazid Bastami
Persian Sufi, c. 850 AD
Location
Bihar, India
85 miles SW of Patna
Surroundings
Rajgir & Nalanda
Historic heartland
Hills of Rajgir
Forested hills with ancient hot springs flowing through their foothills — a landscape of timeless beauty to the west of the village.
Nalanda University
The ruins of one of the world's earliest universities, founded during the era of Gautama Buddha, lie just beyond Rajgir.
Bihar Sharif
Ten miles from Rajgir, the mausoleum of Makhdoom Sharfuddin Yahya Maneri — a revered saint — draws visitors from across the region.
Land & Livelihood
Fertile soil, rooted community
Bazidpur sits on exceptionally fertile land yielding wheat, rice, corn, pulses, and a variety of cash crops. Farming, dairy, and poultry form the backbone of local livelihoods.
The village is served by its own water tower and receives electricity through most of the day — modest but steady signs of a community looking forward.
Heritage
For generations, Bazidpur families pursued both religious and worldly education — a balance that shaped the community's character and sustained its influence across the wider region.
Getting here
How to reach Bazidpur
Fly to Patna
Direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata connect to Patna — the capital of Bihar and your gateway to the region.
Or take the train
High-speed trains run frequently from all major Indian cities to Patna Junction — a comfortable and scenic alternative.
Hire a car to Bazidpur
From Patna, the village is about 85 miles south-west. A hired car for the day typically costs $50–80 and is the most convenient option.
Location
Where is Bazidpur?
Bazidpur village, Nalanda district, Bihar, India.