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94,163 kmΒ²
Area
12th in India
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130 Million+
Population
Est. 2026
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$112 Billion
GDP
FY 2023-24
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61.80%
Literacy
2011 Census

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Interesting stories about Bihar

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Bihari Wedding Rituals: A Tapestry of Tradition

A glimpse into the colorful and elaborate rituals that make up a traditional Bihari wedding, from 'S...

October 15, 2025

Patna University: A Century of Educational Excellence

Established in 1917, Patna University was the first university in Bihar and once hailed as the 'Oxfo...

October 15, 2025

Bhagalpur: The Enduring Legacy of the Silk City

For centuries, Bhagalpur has been synonymous with Tussar silk, earning it the moniker 'Silk City'. E...

October 15, 2025

Champaran Satyagraha: The Movement That Shaped Gandhi's Path

In 1917, Mahatma Gandhi launched his first Satyagraha in Champaran, Bihar, a pivotal movement that c...

October 15, 2025

The Culture of 'Chaupal': The Village Meeting Place

The 'Chaupal' is a traditional open community space in a Bihari village, serving as a hub for social...

October 15, 2025

Tilkut: The Sesame Delicacy of Gaya

A famous winter sweet from Gaya, Tilkut is a crunchy and brittle confection made from pounded sesame...

October 15, 2025

Revival of Ancient Ahar-Pyne System to Combat Drought in South Bihar

The traditional Ahar-Pyne irrigation system is being revived in parts of South Bihar to tackle water...

October 15, 2025

Dashrath Manjhi: The Incredible Story of the 'Mountain Man'

The inspiring true story of Dashrath Manjhi, a poor laborer from Gehlaur village, who carved a path ...

October 15, 2025

The Mauryan Empire: Bihar's Golden Age

From its capital in Pataliputra, the Mauryan Empire rose to become one of the largest and most power...

October 15, 2025

The Pala Dynasty: Bihar's Patrons of Buddhism and Art

The Pala dynasty emerged in the 8th century, bringing stability to Bihar and Bengal and becoming the...

October 15, 2025

Districts

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Araria

Arwal

Aurangabad

Banka

Begusarai

Bhagalpur

Bhojpur

Buxar

Tourist Places

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Ashokan Pillar

Agam Kuan

Singheshwar Sthan

Bodh Gaya

Barabar Caves

ISKCON Temple Patna

Famous Personalities

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Anugrah Narayan Sinha

Abdul Bari

Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar'

Abdul Ghafoor

Ram Dulari Sinha

Ram Vilas Paswan

Manoj Tiwari

Vidyapati

Administrative Divisions

Bhagalpur Division

Darbhanga Division

Kosi Division

Magadh Division

Munger Division

Patna Division

Purnia Division

Saran Division

Tirhut Division

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