Districts & Divisions
Bihar GK · जिले और प्रमंडल · 15 facts
Bihar is divided into 38 districts under 9 administrative divisions
9 divisions: Patna, Tirhut, Darbhanga, Kosi, Madhubani, Munger, Bhagalpur, Magadh, Saran
Largest district by area: West Champaran (5,228 sq km)
Smallest district by area: Araria (2,831 sq km)
Patna district is the most populated with 5.8 million people
Nalanda was renamed as Nalanda in 2001 (formerly Tejapur)
East Champaran: Motihari; West Champaran: Bettiah; Muzaffarpur: Administrative HQ
Darbhanga was the cultural capital of Mithila civilization
Saharsa is the 38th (newest) district created in 2010
Gaya is historically significant as pilgrimage centre for Hindus
Bhagalpur division is known as Silk City region; Tussar silk production center
Purnea (Purnia) is the gateway district to northeast India in Bihar
Rohtas and Aurangabad districts are known for historical forts and temples
Supaul district is most flood-prone in Bihar due to Kosi river
Vaishali district is famous as the birthplace of Lord Mahavira and ancient republic