About Bihar and Tourist places in Bihar

About Bihar

Bihar is India’s 13th largest state in terms of geographical size of 94,163 km2 (36,357 sq mi) and 3rd

largest state by mean of population. Its capital is Patna, in ancient history this place was famous by name

of Patliputra. The name Bihar was derived from the Sanskrit and Pali word, Vihara (Devanagari: विहार),

which means "abode". Bihar was separated from Bengal Presidency in 1912 by the Britishers on 22

March Bihar celebrate its formation day and it is known as Bihar Diwas or Bihar Day.

Bihar Map

Bihar is bounded by Uttar Pradesh from west, in north from Nepal, east from West Bengal, and

by Jharkhand to the south which was part of Bihar till 15 November 2000. The main river of Bihar is

Ganga which made Bihar a agricultural state by its gift of fertile soils. 85% of total population of Bihar

lives in villages, in Bihar, there are many languages like Urdu, Maghi, Hindi however, Bhojpuri is the most

popular language.

Bihar has left great impression in history; it was a centre of power, learning and culture in ancient and

classical India. It has also given a 1st president of India Dr. Rajendra Prasad.

Symbols of Bihar

Animal Ox(बलै)

Bird Sparrow(गौरैया)

Flower Marigold(गंदा)

Tree Peepal(पीपल)

Tourist places in Bihar by cities

Tourist places in Patna Golghar

Museum

Zoo

Tara Mandal

Science Center

Ganga Bank

Kumharar Park

Budha Park

Eco Park

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Rajgir / Rajgrih

Pawapuri

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