Bihar

Bihar encompasses 94,163 square kilometers along the Ganges River, with fertile plains stretching from west to east and numerous rivers flowing through its territory.

The state formed on March 22, 1912, after separating from Bengal during British rule, marking a significant change in regional administration and governance.

Bihar maintains deep connections with Buddhism, as Bodh Gaya stands as the place where Gautama Buddha reached enlightenment under the sacred Bodhi tree.

The state contains 38 districts, with Patna serving as its capital city and main administrative center, where multiple government departments conduct regional operations.

Bihar houses the ancient Nalanda University ruins, which functioned as a major Buddhist learning center from the fifth century until its destruction in 1193.

Location: India

Inception: March 22, 1912

Capital city: Patna

Shares border with: Jharkhand, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Eastern Development Region, Central Development Region

Website: http://gov.bih.nic.in

GPS coordinates: 25.37000,85.13000

Latest update: June 6, 2025 09:42