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B I H A R

History, religion, education and culture – these words characterise Bihar with one caveat - endemic lawlessness and rampant corruption have made one of India’s richest states the poorest, most dangerous and most backward of states. Despite its notoriety as the scam state of India where everything from public office to college degrees are saleable commodities, it is a holy site because of three Great Souls who walked and preached on this land – Lord Buddha, Lord Mahavira and Guru Nanak. Bihar in toto is a pilgrimage for the adherents of all the major religions founded on its sacred land.

Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya

F A C T B O X
Area	173,877sq km
Population	82,878,796 (2001)
Capital City	Patna
Religion	Hinduism, Islam, Christianity
Language	Hindi
Districts	42

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