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Bihar
Bihar was a centre of
Buddhist commune and was one of the richest regions some
2000 years ago. But present day Bihar is one the poorest
state with lowest civic amenities. Bihar contributes 40%
of iron-ore and coal to the country but the total wealth
produced is misused by corrupt politicians and officers.
The only tourist attraction in Bihar are the Buddhist
monastries in Bodhgaya. Countries having Buddhism as the
major religion (Japan, Thailand, China, Sri lanka,
Malaysia etc) have established their monastries here. This
township is funded by these countries hence it is well
maintained. Bodhgaya is the place where Buddha got the
enlightenment.
Capital : Patna
Language : Hindi (Bihari dialect)
Area : 173877 Sq. km.
Tourist season :Winters and Spring
Population : (2001 Census) Provisional :-. Total.
8,28,78,796.
Literacy Rate : 38.5%
Bihar is situated in the eastern part of India with
the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal to its north and the states
of Orissa, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh
flanking its sides. It is today home of more than 90
million Indians. The state is endowed with an enviable
mineral resources base, has some of the finest industries,
is country's one of the largest producers of fruit and the
second largest producer of vegetables. However, this rich
state in terms of natural and human resources and the
second most populous in the country has been slow to
harness its natural and human resources for the
development of the state and its people.
This state which gave the nation the first President of
the Indian Republic, Dr Rajendra Prasad is taking slow but
confident steps to join the mainstream of economic growth
and occupy its rightful place in the country's economy in
the next millenium.
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