If the map of Bihar is studied then it is known. The central part of Bihar is sunken. The north and south sides are raised. The river Ganga flows in the middle of Bihar from west to east. Due to which Bihar is divided into two parts North Bihar and South Bihar. North Bihar is famous for floods because many rivers coming from the Himalayas meet the Ganges, while South Bihar is known for dryness.
1. In which part of India Bihar is situated?
Ans: North-East India
2. What is the position of Bihar in India's area?
Ans: 12th position.
3. What is the area of Bihar?
Ans: 94,163 square kilometres.
4. What is the length of Bihar from east to west?
And: 483 kilometres.
5. What is the width of Bihar from north to south?
Ans: 345 kilometres
6. What are the boundaries of Bihar?
Ans: In the north of Bihar Nepal,
In the south of Bihar Jharkhand,
In the east of Bihar West Bengal,
In the west of Bihar Uttar Pradesh.
Bihar at a glance
State Name - Bihar
Capital of Bihar - Patna
Mandals (Divisions) in Bihar - 9
Districts (Zila) in Bihar - 38
Anumandal (Sub-division) in Bihar – 101
Mandal (anchal) in Bihar - 534
Municipal Corporation in Bihar - 17
Municipal Council in Bihar - 84
Nagar Panchayat in Bihar - 151
Legislative Council seat in Bihar - 75
Legislative Assembly Seat in Bihar - 243
Lok Sabha seats in Bihar - 40
Rajya Sabha seat in Bihar - 16
First Education Minister of Bihar - Shri Ganesh Dutt
State Tree of Bihar - Peepal
State symbol of Bihar - Bodhi tree
State Flower of Bihar - Kachnar
State Animal of Bihar - Gaur
State Bird of Bihar - Sparrow
Establishment of Bihar - 22 March 1912
District with largest area - West Champaran
District with the smallest area - Sheohar
Bihar High Court - Patna
Literacy of Bihar - 63.82%
District with minimum population - Sheikhpura
Languages of Bihar - Hindi
Highest literacy district - Rohtas
Major rivers of Bihar - Ganges and Ghaghra
First Chief Minister of Bihar - Dr. Shrikrishna Singh
First University of Bihar. - Nalanda University
Manchester of Bihar - Manpur (Gaya)
First Governor of Bihar - Jairamdas Daulatram
First woman Chief Minister of Bihar - Rabri Devi
The state of Bihar is divided into 9 divisions, 38 districts, 101 sub-divisions and 534 circles. 17 municipal corporations, 84 Nagar Parishads and 151 Nagar Panchayats for administrative purposes.
Q1. How many commissionaries and districts are there in Bihar?
There are 9 commissionaries/divisions and 38 districts in Bihar.
1. Patna - 6 districts.
( Patna, Nalanda (Bihar Sharif), Rohtas (Sasaram), Camour (bhabhua), Bhojpur (Aara)
2. Magadh - 4 districts.
Gaya, jahanabad, Navada, Aurangabad, arval.
3. Tirhut - 6 districts.
Muzaffarpur, Sitamarhi, Shivhar, East Champaran, West Champaran, Vaishali.
4. Saran - 3 districts.
Saran (Chhapra), Siwan, Gopalganj.
5. Bhagalpur - 2 districts.
Bhagalpur, Banka.
6. Munger - 6 districts.
Munger, Lakhisarai, Sheikhpura, Jamui, khagdiya, Begusarai.
7. Purnea - 4 districts.
Purnia, Araria, Kishanganj, Katihar.
8. Darbhanga - 3 districts
Darbhanga, Madhubani, Samastipur.
9. Kosi - 3 districts.
Saharsa, Supaul, Madhepura.
Q2. How many districts and sub-divisions are there in Bihar?
There are 38 districts and 101 sub-divisions in Bihar.
1. Patna - 5 sub-divisions.
Patna Sadar, Patna city, Danapur, Barh and Masaurhi.
2. Bhojpur - 3 sub-divisions.
Arrah, Jagdishpur and Piro.
3. Bhabua - 2 sub-divisions.
Bhabhua and Mohaniya.
4. Rohtas - 3 sub-divisions.
Sasaram, Dehri-on-sone and Vikram ganj.
5. Baksar - 2 sub-divisions.
Buxar and Dumraon.
6. Nalanda - 3 sub-divisions.
Bihar Sharif, Hilsa and Rajgir.
7. Gaya - 3 sub-divisions.
Gaya, Sherghati and Tekari.
8. Jehanabad - 1sub-divisions
Jehanabad.
9. Arval - 1sub-divisions.
Arval.
10. Aurangabad - 2 sub-divisions.
Aurangabad and Daudnagar.
11. Navada - 2 sub-divisions.
Navada and Rajauli.
12. Chhapra - 3 sub-divisions.
Chhapra, Sonepur and Marhaura.
13. Siwan - 2 sub-divisions.
Siwan and Maharajganj.
14. Gopalganj - 2 sub-divisions.
Gopalganj and Hathua.
15. Muzaffarpur - 2 sub-divisions.
East Muzaffarpur and West Muzaffarpur.
16. East Champaran - 6 sub-divisions.
Motihari, Raxaul, Dhaka, Chakiya, Sikharna, and Pakri Dayal.
17. West Champaran - 3 sub-divisions.
Bettiah, Bagaha and Narkatiaganj.
18. Sitamarhi - 1sub-divisions.
Sitamarhi.
19. Shivhar 3 sub-divisions.
Shivhar, Belsund and pupri.
20. Vaishali 2 sub-divisions.
Hajipur and Mahua.
21. Bhagalpur - 3 sub-divisions.
Bhagalpur, Naugachhia and kahalgaon.
22. Banka - 1sub-divisions.
Banka.
23. Munger - 2 sub-divisions.
Munger and Kharagpur.
24. Begusarai - 4 sub-divisions.
Begusarai, Bakhri, Manjhaul and Balia.
25. khagria - 2 sub-divisions.
khagria and Gogri.
26. Lakhisarai - 1 sub-divisions.
Lakhisarai.
27. Sheikhpura - 1sub-divisions.
Sheikhpura.
28. Jamui - 1sub-divisions.
Jamui.
29. Purnea - 4 sub-divisions.
Purnea, Dhamdaha, Baisi and Banmankhi.
30. Katihar - 3 sub-divisions.
Katihar, Barsoi and Manihari.
31. Araria - 2 sub-divisions.
Araria and forbesganj.
32. Kishanganj - 1 sub-divisions.
Kishanganj.
33. Darbhanga - 3 sub-divisions.
Darbhanga, Benipur and Biraul.
34. Samastipur - 5 sub-divisions.
Samastipur, Rosera, Dalsinghsarai, Shahpur patori and Dhamaun.
35. Madhubani - 5 sub-divisions.
Madhubani, Jhanjharpur, Jaynagar, Benipatti and phool Paras.
36. Saharsa - 2 sub-divisions.
Saharsa and Simari bakhtiarpur.
37. Madhepura - 2 sub-divisions.
Madhepura and Udakishangunj.
38. Supaul - 4 sub-divisions.
Supaul, Veerpur, Nirmali and Triveniganj.
Q3. How many districts are there in Bihar?
There are 38 districts in Bihar.
1. Patna
2. Bhojpur
3. Bhabua
4. Rohtas
5. Baksar
6. Nalanda
7. Gaya
8. Jehanabad
9. Arval
10. Aurangabad
11. Navada
12. Chhapra
13. Siwan
14. Gopalganj
15. Muzaffarpur
16. East Champaran
17. West Champaran
18. Sitamarhi
19. Shivhar
20. Vaishali
21. Bhagalpur
22. Banka
23. Munger
24. Begusarai
25. khagdiya
26. Lakhisarai
27. Sheikhpura
28. Jamui
29. Purnia
30. Katihar
31. Araria
32. Kishanganj
33. Darbhanga
34. Samastipur
35. Madhubani
36. Saharsa
37. Madhepura
38. Supaul.