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The state of Bihar is located in eastern India. Interestingly, the name Bihar comes from the ancient name Vihara which loosely translates to monasteries. Amidst this spiritual significance, the state is also famous for its traditional food like litti chokha and the popular four-day celebration of Chhath Puja. It is bounded by the Indian states of West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand as well as Nepal. In this blog, you will learn 20 interesting facts about Bihar.
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Amazing Fun Facts About Bihar
1. Patna is the largest city and the capital city of Bihar.
2. It is considered the birthplace of Sita, the wife of Lord Rama.
3. Bihar is home to various pilgrimage sites for Hindus, Jains, and Buddhists.
4. Bodh Gaya is a Buddhist pilgrimage site in the Gaya District of Bihar. This is where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment.
5. The Mahabodhi Temple of Bodh Gaya is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
6. Several prominent politicians of India hail from Bihar including Nitish Kumar, Lalu Prasad Yadav, and Jayaprakash Narayan.
7. Bihar’s Nalanda University was world’s one of the first residential universities.
8. The economy of this state relies on its fertile agricultural lands where farmers grow staple crops like rice, wheat, and sugarcane.
9. Bihar is also home to the famous Mahavir Mandir devoted to Lord Hanuman.
10. The River Ganga flows through Bihar and is considered holy by the netizens.
11. The state is also known for its Bhojpuri cinema industry.
12. The Buddhist stupa at Kesaria in Bihar is one of the tallest in the world.
13. Bihar houses the Takhat Shri Harmandir Sahib, one of the five Sikh Takhts.
14. Bihar’s bhagalpuri silk or tussar silk is known for its high quality.
15. Hindi is widely spoken in Bihar.
16. The state is known for its vibrant arts, Madhubani paintings, and intricate wood carvings.
17. Bihar houses the Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary, dedicated to the conservation of this endangered species.
18. This state of India experiences a humid subtropical climate.
19. The Chhath Puja is a prominent festival observed in Bihar.
20. Mahatma Gandhi started his Satyagraha movement in Bihar.
Top 10 facts about Bihar
These are the top ten interesting facts about Bihar that you must know about:
- Bihar is the second-largest state in India by population.
- The state shares its borders with Nepal, making it one of the few Indian states sharing an international boundary (North)
- The official languages of Bihar are Hindi and Urdu.
- The river Ganges has divided Bihar into 2 different regions (Northern Bihar and Southern Bihar).
- India’s first president, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, was born on 3 December 1884 in Ziradei, Siwan district of Bihar.
- Every year on March 22, the Birhar Foundation Day is celebrated to commemorate the formation of the state.
- The main fruit of Bihar is Mango.
- The main fish of the state is the walking catfish (Clarias batrachus). The fish has ability to move overland.
- About 58% of the population of Bihar is under 25 years of age
- The state is divided into 9 divisions and 38 districts for the purpose of administration.
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7 Unknown Facts about Bihar
Here are five unknown facts about Bihar that you must know:
- Āryabhaṭa, the astronomer popular for inventing Zero, sine tables, and talking about Earth’s rotation, was born in Kusumapura (present-day Patna).
- Kanwar Taal (Kabartal) is the largest freshwater oxbow lake.
- Vikramashila was established by Pāla emperor Dharmapala ( late 8th–9th century AD) and is one of the 3 Buddhist mahaviharas.
- Ustad Bismillah Khan was born in Bihar in 1916. He was instrumental in elevating the shehnai from a folk instrument to a concert-stage staple. He even received a Bharat Ratna for it.
- Shahi litchi from Muzaffarpur accounts for more than 40% litchi production of India.
- Maithili, a language popularly spoken in Nepal and Bihar, was added to the 8th schedule of the Indian Constitution. It is one of the officially recognised languages of India.
- The Sonepur Cattle Fair, held on Kartik Purnima, is one of the largest cattle fair in Aia. It draws about 2 million visitors annually.
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FAQs
Some interesting facts about Bihar are that Mahatma Gandhi started his Satyagraha movement in Bihar, it experiences a humid subtropical climate, and lastly, the River Ganga flows through this state.
Bihar’s traditional food litthi chokha and festival Chhath Puja are popular throughout the country.
There are numerous special facts about Bihar including that it is considered the birthplace of Goddess Sita, it is known for Madhubani paintings, and lastly, it houses the famous Mahavir Mandir devoted to Lord Hanuman.
The people of Bhiar (Biharis are politically aware people. Historically, the people of Bhiar were the founders of many great empires like the Nanda Empire, Maurya Empire and the Gupta Empire.
Bihar is popular for the Litti Chokha. This is the iconic dish of Bihar. The dish consists of baked wheat balls stuffed with Sattu (roasted gram flour). It is served with a side of Chokha or roasted eggplant, potato mash and tomato.
The nickname of Bhiar is Vihar. In Sanskrit, it means “resting place” or “abode”. The name is taken from “Viharas,”- referring to the resting place of Buddhist monks.
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