Bihar

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        Bihar is a state in the northeastern part of India. The state capital of Bihar is Patna. On November 15, 2000, the state was divided and a new state, Jharkhand, was formed. Bihar is bounded on the east by West Bengal, on the west by Uttar Pradesh, on the south by Jharkhand and on the north by Nepal. The river Ganga is the major river in these states. The state of Bihar has an ancient and historical heritage. There are many Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the state. Bihar got its name from the Buddhist monastery.

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Components	Details
State   Name	Bihar
Capital	Patna
Area	94,163 sq. me.
Population	104099452
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Dy. Chief   Minister
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Total   District
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Railway   Station
Mountain	Rajmahhal, Kaimur
Main River	Ganga,   Gandak, Koshi, Ghagra, Damodar, Shon, Bagmati
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Tourism   Period

Patna: The capital city of the state of Bihar. It is situated at the confluence of Ganga and Shona rivers. The city is famous for its Maurya and Gupta times. The capital of the kingdom of Magadha is known as Pataliputra in ancient history. Govind Singh, the tenth Guru of the Sikhs, was born in this place. Harmandir Guruvdanara famous. The Martyrs' Memorial is the Khudabaksh Oriental Library. Many nearby places special for tourism. 

Gaya: The largest city in the state of Bihar. Falguch is situated on the banks of the river. Gandhi Mandap, Vishnupad Temple, Akshayavat, as a major patriarchal place of worship. Pilgrimage of Hindus, Buddhists and Jains. 

Vaishali: Jain Tirthakar Shri. Birthplace of Vardhaman Mahavira. The capital city of the ancient Licchivi king. Ashoka Stan: Bha, Vishwashanti Stupa and Museum. 

Nalanda: Historic city in the state of Bihar. Ancient Nalanda University. There are tourist attractions from the Buddhist period. 

Buddhi Gaya: A place where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment under the Pimpal tree. The world famous Mahabodhi Temple. The temple is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lotuspond, Buddhist temples. 

Rajgir: The capital city of the Magadha Empire in ancient times. Historically and religiously important places. The battle between Bhim and Jarasandh took place here. A place where Gautama Buddha performed penance. An important pilgrimage site for Hindus, Buddhists and Jains. 

Pavapuri: Nirvana of Vardhaman Mahavir, the 24th Jain pilgrim. 

Sasaram: A beautiful place in the Kaimur range in the state of Bihar. Places like Sher Shah Thadge, Rohtasgad fort, Indrapuri dam, Shergad fort, Manderkund, Dhawankund, Sitakud etc. It is here that Sita is said to have appeared from the earth. 

Kundalpur: Pilgrimage site of Jains.