Bihar is a state in eastern India with Patna as its capital. It has a population of over 100 million, making it the 3rd most populous state. Bihar is considered one of India's poorest states with high social inequality. However, it has a rich history and culture, being the birthplace of Buddhism, Jainism, and many important historical figures. Bihar struggles with issues like literacy, crime, and caste discrimination despite its cultural and economic contributions to India over centuries.

2. BIHAR IS A STATE IN EASTERN INDIA
• In India, Biharis are considered less cultured. No matter
how successful or highly educated you are the fact that you
are a Bihari will always be seen as a downside.
• Here are many facts about Bihar.
• Capital of Bihar is Patna.
• It is 13th
largest state by area and 3rd
largest by population,
10,38,04,637.
• Languages of Bihar are English, Hindi, Urdu, Angika,
Bhojpuri, Magadhi, Maithili.

3. • The word Bihar derived from Sanskrit and Pali word
Vihara which means Abode.
• Bihar is one of India’s poorest states, with stark social
inequality.
• It is the birthplace of two religions Buddhism and
Jainism.

4. • The Mundeshwari Temple in Bihar is
known as oldest Hindu temple in India.
• The world famous and oldest Nalanda University is
located in Bihar. Nalanda Library was set on fire by
the army of Bakhtiyar Khilji. It took 3 full months to
burn 9 million manuscript into ashes
• Bihar is the least literate state of
India, having literacy rate 63.8%.

5. • Aryabhatta was born in Bihar and he gave
zero number, nine planets theory,
trigonometric rules.
• Bihar is the birthplace of tenth Guru of Sikhism that is
Guru Gobind Singh.
• Tomb of Mughal Emperor Sher Shah Suri and
Maner Sharif have magnificent architecture.

6. • Bihar’s Vaishali district is considered the
first Republic in the world. It became
republic by 6th
century BC.
• Mahabodhi Temple which is known for its
incredible architecture.
• Mahatma Gandhi setu is the
longest river bridge in India. It
is 5750 meter long.

7. • India’s first President Dr. Rajendra Prasad belonged to
Bihar.
• The Sonepur fair is the largest cattle fair in Asia.
• Famous Indian emperors Chandragupta Maurya,
Samudragupta, Vikramaditya and Ashoka the Great were
from Bihar.
• According to Ramayana, lord Rama’s wife Sita was a

8. • The 2500 km Grand Trunk Road is one of Asia’s oldest
and longest Major Road. It was built during
Chandragupta Maury’s Reign.
• Munger is a city of Bihar which is India’s oldest city
producing Guns since 1800s.
• The Champaran Satyagrah under Gandhi Ji was done
against the forced cultivation of Indigo in Bihar.

9. • Chhath Puja is an important festival celebrated in Bihar
since Vedic times. The festival is devoted to Lord
Surya(sun).
• When it comes to food mouth watering Litti Chokha,
Khaaja, Maal Pua, Bihari Kebab are enough to make
your day.
• Bihar has been regarded as the second most important
state that has produced many numbers of IAS Officers.

10. • In 2014 the longest free wi-fi range in the world was
launched in Patna by the Government of Bihar. It spans
over whopping 20km.
• Anand Kumar best known for his Super 30 Program is a
mathematics genius. His super 30 program prepares
economically backward students for IIT-JEE entrance
examination.
• Bihar has a terrible reputation for crime and banditry.
Bihar ranks second in dowry death and third in murder of
children.

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