Bihar
Knowledge series of Indian states
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Bihar is the 13th largest state of India. In ancient and classical India, Bihar was considered a centre of power, learning and culture. Licchhavi Democrates of Bihar is first & oldest democrates of the world. It is the land of Mahavir Jain, Gautam Buddha, Mother Sita of Ramayana & Guru Govind Singh of Sikha religion.
Capital : Patna
Location (Co-ordinates) : 25.37°N 85.13°E
Date of Establishment : 26-01-1950
Total Area : 94163 sq. Km
Area Rank in India : 13th
Total Population (as per 2011 Census) : 103804637
Population Rank in India : 3rd
No. of Districts : 38
Largest City : Patna
Governor : Ram Nath Kovind
Chief Minister : Nitish Kumar
No. of Parliamentary Constitutation : 40
No. of Legislature : 243+75
Official Language : Hindi
HDI Score : 0.447
Literacy Rate : 63.8%
Symbols of Bihar
Animal : Ox
Bird : Sparrow
Flower : Marigold
Tree : Peepal
Dance :
Official Website : http://bihar.nic.in
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