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Bihar is a state of the Indian union situated in the eastern part of the country. Its capital is Patna. Etymologically, the name Bihar derives from the Sanskrit Vihara which means abode. The Buddhist Vihara, which were the abode of the Buddhist monks, dotted the area in the ancient and medieval periods. To Bihar's north is the Kingdom of Nepal. On its other three sides Bihar is surrounded by the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh to the west, Jharkhand to the south and West Bengal to the east. Bihar lies in the very fertile Gangetic plains. Culturally, it is a part of the Hindi heartland of India. more...

National name:Bihar
Land Area:
103,006 square km
Capital City:Patna
Population:82,878,796 (2004)
Language:Hindi, Angika, Bhojpuri, Magahi, Maithili
Religions:Hindu 83%, Muslims 13%, Christian 1%, Others 3%
Chief Minister:Nitish Kumar
Governor:R.S. Gavai

History of Bihar

Bihar has a very rich history. It was called Magadha in ancient times. Its capital Patna, then known as Pataliputra, was the center of the Mauryan empire, which dominated the Indian subcontinent between 325 BC-185 BC. Emperor Ashoka was the most famous ruler of this dynasty. Bihar remained an important place of power, culture and education during the next one thousand years. Nalanda and Vikramshila Universities were the world class learning centres. more...

Overview of Bihar 's Economy

Normal Rainfall:1,205 mm
Population growth rate:2.4% per annum
Sex ratio (males per 1,000 females): 1,056
Districts: 33
Villages:
77,967
Food crops:rice, wheat, barley, maize, pulses.
Foodgrain production:10 million tonnes
Cash crops:oilseeds, jute
Irrigated land:35% of cultivated area
Total area cultivated:12.3 million acres, of which two thirds occupied by rice and wheat
Forests:17%
Major Cities:Bodh Gaya, Nalanda, Pawapuri , Rajgir , Vaishali , Patna , Gaya

Also Read: A Brief insight in The Economy of Bihar | The Land of Bihar | Cuisine of Bihar | Music of Bihar | Wildlife in Bihar

Government in Bihar

Government and politics in Bihar

Climate, Vegetation and Fauna

Art and Culture: Chhath, also called Dala Chhath - is a major festival in Bihar, and is celebrated a week after Deepawali. more...

Facts for Travellers

Visa:Foreign Nationals desirous of coming to India are required to possess valid passport of their country and a valid Indian Visa. more...
Time Zone: IST (UTC +5:30)
Best Time to Go :Oct. to Mar.

Geography and Climate of Bihar

Geography Bihar is mainly a vast stretch of very fertile flat land. It has several rivers: Ganga, Son, Bagmai, Kosi, Budhi Gandak, and Falgu to name a few. Central parts of Bihar have some small hills, for example the Rajgir hills. The Himalayan mountains are to the north, in Nepal. To the south is the Chota Nagpur plateau, which was part of Bihar until 2000 but now is part of a separate state called Jharkhand. more...

Getting in Bihar

By Air: Patna, the capital of Bihar, is well connected bt air with all major cities of India. It is also the nearest airport for the Buddhist tourist attractions of Bihar.
By Rail: Gaya is the nearest railhead for Bodh gaya.
By Road: Patna is Connected by road to Bodh Gaya, Nalanda, Rajgiri, Varanasi, and Gorakpur.

Also Read:Education in Bihar | Places to see in Bihar | Transportation in Bihar | Districts of Bihar | Important Places in Bihar

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