Mortar is a village in the Garhpura block of Begusarai district in the Indian state of Bihar about 32.5 km (20.2 miles) north of district capital, Begusarai.

Primary, middle and secondary schooling is provided within the village.

A mela takes place in the school ground, when an idol of the goddess Durga is made and people gather together to celebrate.

Sweets are bought, new clothes are worn, people offer their prayers, and different types of functions are organised, like Kushti.

At night, you can enjoy Jagran along with a play by the Mortar Youth Front.