Masaurhi also known as Taregna is a city and a Nagar Parishad in Patna district in the Indian state of Bihar.

This river is mentioned in the Vayu and the Padma Puranas in connection with Gaya Mahatmya as the Punah-punah (again and again) of which Pun-Pun is the colloquial form.

The Puranas interpret the word Punahpuna in a spiritual sense, i.e., sins are removed again and again by offering oblations to the Pitras (forefathers) in the river.

[2] The Masaurhi sub-division (Tehsil) is headed by an IAS or state Civil service officer of the rank of Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM).

Student from nearby areas take trains and buses to come to Masaurhi.

There are three semi-government colleges: There are many private schools affiliated with CBSE Delhi.

Masaurhi is mostly driven by social harmony of Hindu and Muslim culture.

Taregna (Masaurhi) experienced a sudden load of visitors coming to the village to see the solar eclipse of July 22, 2009, as, according to various sources, it was one of the best locations within the path of totality to watch it.