Bihar

PatnaCM: Nitish KumarJD(U)38 districts

Today's State Brief

19 Aug

State Overview: News across Bihar today covers developments in Begusarai, Gaya, Khagaria, Muzaffarpur, Saharsa and other districts. Key Issues Across Bihar: 1. Local governance 2. Infrastructure 3. Public services Positive Developments: District administrations continue routine civic operations. Citizen Action: Engage with your local representatives and stay informed.

Districts38

Araria

28.1L 53.5%

Arwal

7.0L 64.4%

Aurangabad

25.1L 70.3%

Banka

20.3L 59%

Begusarai

29.7L 66.9%

Bhagalpur

30.4L 63.1%

Bhojpur

27.3L 70.9%

Buxar

17.1L 70.1%

Darbhanga

39.4L 60.5%

East Champaran

51.0L 55.6%

Gaya

43.8L 63.7%

Gopalganj

25.6L 65.5%

Jamui

17.6L 59.8%

Jehanabad

11.3L 66.6%

Kaimur

16.3L 69.3%

Katihar

30.7L 52.2%

Khagaria

16.7L 56%

Kishanganj

16.9L 55.5%

Lakhisarai

10.0L 67.4%

Madhepura

20.0L 50.2%

Madhubani

44.8L 58.9%

Munger

13.6L 70.5%

Muzaffarpur

47.8L 63.4%

Nalanda

28.8L 74.7%

Nawada

22.2L 59.8%

Patna

58.4L 70.7%

Purnia

32.6L 51%

Rohtas

29.6L 73.4%

Saharsa

19.0L 53.2%

Samastipur

42.6L 61.9%

Saran

39.5L 67.5%

Sheikhpura

6.4L 63.9%

Sheohar

6.6L 53%

Sitamarhi

34.2L 52.1%

Siwan

33.3L 71.6%

Supaul

22.3L 58.5%

Vaishali

35.0L 66.6%

West Champaran

39.4L 55.7%

Population by District

In millions

Literacy Rate

Percentage — Census data

Sex Ratio

Females per 1,000 males — green ≥ 900 · amber ≥ 860 · red below

District Comparison

Normalised — population, literacy, sex ratio

Araria
Arwal
Aurangabad
Banka
Begusarai
Bhagalpur

State at a Glance

Total population10.4 Cr
Avg. literacy62.3%
Districts38

Government Tenure

NK

Nitish Kumar

JD(U)
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