Administration
Bihar GK · प्रशासन
📋Quick Overview
Bihar's administrative structure follows the standard Indian model with Divisions, Districts, Sub-Divisions, Blocks, and Panchayats. Bihar has 38 districts divided among 9 divisions. The state has 4 Smart Cities under the Smart Cities Mission: Patna, Muzaffarpur, Biharsharif, and Bhagalpur. The administrative machinery is served by BPSC and BSSC for civil services recruitment.
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Bihar has 45,000+ villages — one of the highest among Indian states. The state has 8,463 Gram Panchayats and 534 Blocks. Bihar's population density (1,106/sq km) is the highest among large states, making administrative challenges significant.
📖Revenue Administration Hierarchy
| Level | Number in Bihar | Head |
|---|---|---|
| Division (Praman Dal) | 9 | Divisional Commissioner (IAS) |
| District (Jila) | 38 | District Magistrate (DM) / Collector (IAS) |
| Sub-Division (Anumandal) | 101 | Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) |
| Block (Prakhanda) | 534 | Block Development Officer (BDO) |
| Gram Panchayat | 8,463 | Mukhiya (elected) |
| Villages | ~45,000+ | Ward Member, Sarpanch |
📖Urban Local Bodies (ULBs)
| City/Town | ULB Type | Special Status |
|---|---|---|
| Patna | Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) | State capital; Smart City; largest urban area |
| Muzaffarpur | Muzaffarpur Nagar Nigam | Smart City; Litchi capital |
| Biharsharif (Nalanda) | Biharsharif Nagar Nigam | Smart City; ancient Buddhist heritage area |
| Bhagalpur | Bhagalpur Nagar Nigam | Smart City; Silk City |
| Darbhanga, Gaya, Munger | Nagar Nigam (Municipal Corporation) | Major urban centers |
📝Key Recruitment Bodies
- •BPSC (Bihar Public Service Commission): Recruits for state civil services (BAS, BPS, etc.), conducts Prelim + Mains + Interview.
- •BSSC (Bihar Staff Selection Commission): Recruits for Group C and Group D posts in state govt.
- •Bihar Police: Bihar Police Recruitment Board (BPRB) — recruits Constable, SI, Sub-Inspector; Bihar Military Police (BMP).
- •BTSC (Bihar Technical Service Commission): Recruits for technical/health posts.