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| States of India -
Bihar |
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| Bihar is bound on the north by
Nepal on the east by west Bengal. Its south Ganga plain are the most fertile
region in the world. Bihar is a important state for Buddhist pilgrims , who
throng this state to visit sites, associated with lord Buddha. The state is
endowed with an enviable mineral resources base, has some of the finest
industries. Bihar was India's first cradle of civilization after Indus
valley, around 6th B.C, when a dynamic combination of geographical and
political factors ensured its hegemony over the entire sub continent. Today
Bihar is waiting to translate its existing potential into reality.
Bihar is a true example of rich state inhabited by poor people. Its south
Ganga plain are among the most fertile region in the world. It still remains
the treasure trove of minerals in Chhotanagpur area. Iron, Coal, Mica,
Bauxite, Uranium and other minerals abound. It has a vast labour force and
expanding market. |
| Bihar at a
Glance --- |
| Location |
21o - 27o N longitudes &
83o - 88o
E latitude |
| Area |
1,73,877 sq.km |
| Population |
104 million |
| Capital |
Patna |
| Languages |
Assamese & English. |
| Climate |
Summer : Max : 40°C
Winter : 5 °C |
| Best Season |
October to March. |
| Rainfall |
1,270 mm |
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How to Reach ---
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By Air : Bihar has two
airports at Patna connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Lucknow, Calcutta, and
Katmandu.
By Rail : Bihar has well developed railway network with almost all the
major and minor places connected by good trains. Major railway stations like
Patna, Muzaffarpur, and Gaya are connected to all the major cities of India
by regular trains.
By Road : There is good network of roads connecting all the major parts
of the state with Patna, the state capital. National highways connect the
state from places all over India. |
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| Cities --- |
Every city of has an associated
charm, a distinct beauty that is hard to forget for lifetime. Click below for more information
on bihar cities...
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