Bihar Tour Guide

Bihar Travel Guide & Travel Infrmation

Bihar is a major state in Eastern India. In terms of area, Bihar ranks as the 12th largest state in India. It is the birthplace of religions like Jainism and Buddhism. It also played a key role behind the development of the Sikh religion and Hinduism. During the olden days, it was known in the name of Magadha. The capital of the state is Patna. Patna is famous for its colorful past and grandeur as well. It serves as one of the major commercial hubs in Eastern India. Its contribution to the cultural and academic development of India is simply unparalleled. The expression Bihar originated from ‘Vihara’, which refers to Buddhist monastery. You will find a number of mosques, tombs, temples, and monasteries in the state that bear testimony to its glorious past.

Geographical location of Bihar

The state of Bihar lies between 24°20’10” North and 27°31’15” North latitudes and between 83°19’50” East and 88°17’40” East longitudes. The state of Bihar shares its boundaries with Nepal in the north, Uttar Pradesh to the west, Jharkhand to the south, and Northern segment of West Bengal in the east.

Some interesting facts and figures about Bihar

• Area: 94,163 km2 (36,357 sq miles).
• Elevation: The mean elevation above sea surface is 53 meters or 173 feet.
• Climate: Bihar features a diverse climate throughout the year. During the summer months, Bihar is very warm. The maximum temperature documented is around 40°C and the minimum is 27°C. The maximum temperature in the winter months is around 10°C and the minimum is 0°C.
• Rainfall: The state of Bihar experiences an annual rainfall of approximately 1,800 mm.
• Largest city: Patna
• Capital city: Patna
• Population: 103,804,637 (2011)
• Chief Minister: Nitish Kumar
• Languages Spoken: Hindi, Bhojpuri, Angika, Maithili, Magadhi, and Urdu.
• Best season to visit: Between October and March.

State symbols

• Animal: Gaur
• Bird: House sparrow
• Tree: Peepal
• Flower: Kanchnar