4. Bihar is a state in eastern India. It is the
third largest state by population, the 12th
largest by area, and the 14th largest by
GDP in 2021.Bihar borders Uttar Pradesh
to its west, Nepal to the north, the
northern part of West Bengal to the east,
and with Jharkhand to the south. The
Bihar plain is split by the river Ganges,
which flows from west to east.
5. Most of the languages of Bihar, the
third most populous state of India,
belong to the Bihari subgroup of the
Indo-Aryan family. Chief among
them are Bhojpuri, spoken in the
west of the state, Maithili in the
north, and Magahi in the south. Of
these, only Maithili has official
recognition under the Eighth
Schedule to the Constitution of
India.The official language of Bihar
is Hindi with Urdu serving as a
second official language in 15
districts.
6. The national dish of Bihar is Litti Chokha.It is
also the regional dish of Bihar, Litti Chokha is
its pride.The traditional recipe of Litti is as
old as the Magadha Kingdom that has gained
popularity due to its good shelf life.
7. Sattu is the staple food of Bihar. The
superfood of Bihar, Sattu is now gaining
popularity as it is full of nutrients and
cheap on pocket. The cooling properties of
this powder that is made from grinding
roasted Bengal gram help to keep hydrated
in the summer season.
8. The most famous sweet is Malpua. Bihar is
a delightful place for people who relish
sweets and desserts and Malpua is a dessert
that local folks can swear by.
9. Kadhi is the most common dish in India and
it is as diverse as cultures. Likewise, Kadhi
Badi in Bihar has its unique flavor that is
distinct from all other variants of Kadhi.
The soothing sour curd preparation of Bihar
is savored by all in the routine as well as is
prepared on all the auspicious occasions
such as Chhath puja in Bihar.
