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Facts and Interesting Points About Bihar

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Facts and Interesting Points About Bihar

Interesting Points About Bihar

  • The word Bihar is derived from the ancient Sanskrit and Pali word ‘Vihara’ which means Abode.
  • The land is the birthplace of Lord Mahavir and Guru Gobind Singh (Tenth Guru of Sikh). Lord Buddha delivered most of his sermons in this state. The first Buddhist council was organized by king Ajathasatru and was presided over by Mahakasyapa at Rajgir, Bihar.
  • Mundeswari Devi temple of Bihar is considered the oldest functional Hindu temple in the country.
  • The famous Nalanda University of Bihar is said to be the oldest university of the world.
  • The erstwhile city of Vaishali is considered to be the first republic in the world. This city is now an independent district of Bihar

More Informations About Bihar

General Details About Bihar

Formation 22 March 1912 (Formation)
26 January 1950 (Statehood)
Capital Patna
Governor Phagu Chauhan
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar
Chief Justice

Justice Sanjay Karol

Districts 38
Area (km2) 94,163
Lok Sabha Seats 40
Rajya Sabha Seats 16
State Legislative Assembly Seats 243
State Legislative Council Seats 75
Languages Hindi, Bhojpuri, Maithili, Magahi, Urdu

State Symbols of Bihar

State Animal Indian bison (Gaur)
State Bird House Sparrow
State Tree Peepal
State Flower Kachnar

Demography of Bihar

Population (2011 Census) 104,099,452
Population Density (per km2) 1,102
Sex ratio (Females per 1000 males) 918
Literacy Rate (%) 63.82
Per Capita Income (₹) 89,664

Forest & Wildlife Reserves in Bihar

  1. Bhimbandh WLS
  2. Gautam Buddha WLS
  3. Valmiki WLS
  4. Kaimur WLS
  5. Udaipur WLS
  6. Pant( Rajgir) WLS
  7. Kusheshwar Asthan Bird WLS
  8. Dihing Patkai WLS
  9. Barela Jheel Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
  10. Vikramsila Gangetic Dolphin WLS
  11. Kanwarjheel WLS

Major Rivers in Bihar

  1. Ganges
  2. Ghaghra
  3. Son River
  4. Gandaki River
  5. Sapt Koshi
  6. Bagmati
  7. Karmanasha
  8. Koshi River
  9. Budhi Gandak
  10. Mohana
  11. Gandak
  12. Mahananda River
  13. Bhutahi Balan

Important Mountains in Bihar

  1. Dubaur (681 m)
  2. Barabar hills
  3. Kavadol hills
  4. Ramshila hills
  5. Mandar hills
  6. Brahmayoni hills
  7. Rajgir hills
  8. Kaimur Range
  9. Ramshila hills
  10. Gurpa hills
  11. Bateshwar hills
  12. Gridhakuta hills
  13. Dungeshwari hills
  14. Brahmajuni hills

Agriculture in Bihar

Major Crops Paddy, Wheat, Maize and Pulses
Cash Crops Sugarcane, Potato, Tobacco, Oilseeds, Onion, Chillies and Jute
Vegetables Eggplant and cauliflower
Fruits Lychee (largest producer), Pineapple (third largest producer), Mango, Banana and guava

Mineral Deposits in Bihar

  1. Limestone
  2. Felspar
  3. Mica
  4. China Clay
  5. Quartz
  6. Talc

Airports in Bihar

  1. Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (Patna)
  2. Darbhanga Airport

Traditional Dances in Bihar

  1. Paika Dance
  2. Jat-jatin Dance
  3. Bidesia Dance
  4. Sohar-Khilouna Dance
  5. Jumari Dance

Art and Crafts of Bihar

  1. Pottery
  2. Kasida embroidery
  3. Wood Craving and Wooden Work
  4. Sikki and Grass decorative object making
  5. Bamboo work
  6. Gold and Silver jewellery making
  7. Brass Work
  8. Zari garment works
  9. Madhubani painting

Regional Festivals Bihar

  1. Chhath Puja
  2. Buddha Jayanti
  3. Makar-Sankranti
  4. Madhushravani
  5. Pitrapaksha Mela
  6. Sama-Chakeva
  7. Bihula
  8. Malmas Mela

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