Question 1

What is the latitudinal extent of Bihar?

Accepted Answer

24°20'10" N to 27°31'15" N. Bihar extends from 24°20'10" to 27°31'15" North latitude. The state is located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere. This specific latitudinal position places it in a subtropical zone.

Question 2

What is the longitudinal extent of Bihar?

Accepted Answer

83°19'50" E to 88°17'40" E. The state lies between 83°19'50" and 88°17'40" East longitude. It is situated in the Eastern part of India. This longitudinal stretch impacts the local time relative to the standard meridian.

Question 3

What is the length of Bihar from North to South?

Accepted Answer

345 km. The length of Bihar from North to South is 345 km. This distance is shorter than its East-to-West width. The state has a roughly rectangular geographical shape.

Question 4

What is the width of Bihar from East to West?

Accepted Answer

483 km. The width of Bihar from East to West is 483 km. This figure matches the year of Gautama Buddha's Mahaparinirvana (483 BC). It is significantly wider than its North-South length.

Question 5

What percentage of India's total geographical area does Bihar occupy?

Accepted Answer

2.86%. Bihar occupies exactly 2.86% of India's total geographical area. Despite this small area share, it supports a very large population. It ranks 12th among Indian states in terms of area.

Bihar Basics — Set 1