These are districts in Bihar, India. Districts are a form of local government in several countries. ... For other uses, see Bihar (disambiguation). ...

Araria

Head Quarters: Araria
Area: 2,830 km?
Population: Total: 1611638 Rural: 1509360 Urban: 102278
Sub Divisions: Araria Farbisganj
Blocks: Araria, Raniganj, Bharganwan, Kursakata, Sikti, Narpatganj, Farbisganj, Palasi, Jokihat
Agriculture: Paddy, Maize, Jute
Industry: Jute Mills
Rivers: Kosi, Suwara, Kali and Koli

Arwal

Head Quarters: Arwal came into existence September 2001. It was earlier part of Jehanabad. (Details are awaited)
Area:
Population: Total: 587229 Rural: Urban:
Sub Divisions:
Blocks: ARWAL, KALER, KARPI, KURTHA, SURYAPUR VANSHI
Agriculture: Paddy, Wheat, Maize

Aurangabad

Head Quarters: Aurangabad
Area: 3,305 km?
Population: Total: 1539988 Rural: 1421936 Urban: 118052
Sub Divisions: Aurangabad, Daud Nagar
Blocks: Madanpur, Kutumbba, Daudnagar, Aurangabad, Barun, Obra, Dev, Nabinagar, Haspura, Goh, Rafiganj
Agriculture: Paddy, Wheat, Lentils
Industry: Carpet and Blanket Weaving
Rivers: Son, Punpun, Auranga, Bataane, Morhar, Aadi

Banka

Population: Total: 150113 Rural: 145560 Urban: 4553
Sub Divisions: Banka
Blocks: Banka, Rajon, Amarpur, Dhoraiya, Katoria, Bausi, Shambhuganj, Barahat, Belhar, Chandan, Phulidumar
Agriculture: Paddy, Wheat, Maize, Lentil

Begusarai

Head Quarters: Begusarai

Location : latitudes 25.15N & 25.45N and longitudes 85.45E & 86.36E

Area: 1918.0km?

Population: Total: 2342989 Rural: Urban:

Sub Divisions: 05 : BEGUSARAI, MANJHAUL, BALLIA, BAKHARI, TEGHARA.

Blocks: 18

Agriculture: Kharif : Paddy, Arahar, Urad. Rabi: Wheat, Macca, Gram, Masur, Mater, Mustard, Tisi, Sunflower.

Cash Corps : oilseeds, tobacco, jute, potato, red chilies, tomato and andi.

Industry: Indian Oil Refinery- Barauni, Thermal power station- Barauni and hundreds of small industrial units in the private sector.

Rivers: Ganga, Burhi Gandak, Balan, Bainty, Baya and Chandrabhaga.

Kaver Jheel: Kaver Jheel one of the Asia's largest fresh water lake, also famous for Birds' sanctuary.

Noteworthy : Bridge across Ganges at Barauni, Resting spot for migratory birds, Industrial complex at Barauni

Bhabhua

Head Quarters: Bhabhua
Area:
Population: Total: 983269 Rural: 956228 Urban: 27041
Sub Divisions: Bhabhua, Mohania
Blocks: Bhabhua, Ramgarh, Mohania, Durgawati, Adhaura, Bhagwanpur, Chand, Chainpur, Kudra, Rampur, Nuawon
Agriculture: Paddy Fields, Maize, Wheat, Sugar Cane
Industry:
Rivers: Karmnasha, Durgawati
Karmnasha is considered the anti-Ganga, it washes away all your good deeds. ...

Bhagalpur

Head Quarters: Bhagalpur
Area: 2,570 km?
Population: Total: 1909967 Rural: 1566518 Urban: 343449
Sub Divisions: Bhagalpur, Kahalgaon, Naugachhia
Blocks: Pirpainti, Kahalgoan, Sanhaula, Sabour, Nathnagar, Jagdishpur, Sultanganj, Sahkund, Bihpur, Navgachia, Gopalpur, Kharik, Narayanpur, Gauradih, Ismailpur, Rangrachowk
Agriculture: Paddy, Maize, Lentils
Industry: Tusser Silk, Thermal Power at Kahalgaon
Rivers: Ganga

Bhojpur

Head Quarters: Ara
Area: 2,474 km?
Population: Total: 1792771 Rural: 1557287 Urban: 235484
Sub Divisions: Ara Sadar, Jagdishpur, Piro
Blocks: Ara Sadar,Udwantnagar, Jagdishpur, Koilwar, Sahar, Barhara, Sandesh, Shahpur, Charpokhari, Piro, Tarari, Bihia, Agiawon,Garhani
Agriculture: Rich Paddy Fields, Wheat, Maize.
Industry: Rice and Oil Mills.
Rivers: Ganges, Sone.

Darbhanga

Darbhanga is an very old province in Bihar state. Districts : Darbhanga Division Darbhanga is very old province in Bihar state. ... Districts : Darbhanga Division Darbhanga is very old province in Bihar state. ... Bihar (बिहार in Devanagri) is a state situated in the eastern part of India. ...

District Under Darbhanga Comissionary: Darbhanga, Madhubani, Samastipur.
University: Lalit Narayan Mithila university. kameshwarsingh Sanskrit university.
College: C.M Science college, C.M Art college, Marwadi college, K.S college, Millat college, Darbhanga Medical College& Hospital.
High School: M.L.Academy, Raj High school, Muslim high school, Sarvoday high school, Rose high school, Holy Cross high school.
Important Chowk: Benta chowk, TOWER CHOWK LAHERIASARAI, Tower Chowk darbhanga, Hazma chauraha, Donar chowk, Hassan chowk,Naka no. 6, Naka no.5, Mirzapur chowk
Cinema Hall: National, Uma, Society, Punam, Light House, Kalpna.
Important Colony: Balbhadrapur, Mishar Tola, Laxmisagar, Allalpatti, Benta, Kathalwari, Kedrabad, Urdu Bazar, Rahamganj, Maulaganj,Mughalpura, Madarpur.
Sub-Division: Darbhanga sadar, Benipur, Biraul.
Bloks: Gaura-Bauram, Hayaghat, Ghanshyampur, Manigachhi, Sakri, Bahera, Kusheshwarsthan.
Village Under The District: Goramansingh, Khaira, Laxmipur, Bauram, Akhatwara, Rauta, Nadai,Sarauni.
Goramansingh is a village in the DarbhangaDistrict of Bihar. ... Khaira is a village in Darbhanga district, Bihar. ...

East Champaran

Gaya

Head Quarters: Gaya
Area: 4,976 km?
Population: Total: 2664803 Rural: 2308908 Urban: 355895
Sub Divisions: Gaya Sadar, Neemchak, Bathani, Sherghati, Tekari
Blocks: Atri,Belaganj, Mohanpur, Konch, Barachatti, Manpur, Gurua, Tekari, Imamganj, Gaya, Sadar, Wazirganj, Fatehpur, Paraiya, Sherghati, Bodh Gaya, Khizarsarai, Amas, Dumaria, Bankey Bazar, Dobhi, Tankuppa, Nimchakbathani, Guraru, Muhra
Agriculture: Paddy, Wheat, Potato, Lentils
Industry: Oil mills, Sugar factory, Lac
Rivers: Phalgu

Gopalganj

Head Quarters: Gopalganj
Area: 2,033 km?
Population: Total: 1704310 Rural: 1607444 Urban: 96866
Sub Divisions: Gopalganj, Hathua
Blocks: Bhore, Gopalganj, Manjha, Uchakagaon, Kuchaikot, Kateya, Vijayeepur, Barauli, Hathua, Baikunthpur, Phulwaria, Thawe, Panchdevari, Sindhwalia
Agriculture: Paddy, Wheat, Maize
Industry: Sugar factories. Vegetable Oil Mill.
Rivers: Gandak

Jamui

Jehanabad

Area: 1,569 km?
Population: Total: 1174900 Rural: 1100430 Urban: 74470
Sub Divisions: Arwal, Jehanabad
Blocks: Ghosi, Jehanabad, Makhdumpur, Arwal, Kako, Kurtha, Karpi, Sonebhadra, Bansi, Surjpur, Ratnifridpur, Kaler, Hulasganj, Modanganj
Agriculture: Paddy, Wheat, Lentils
Rivers : Phalgu

Katihar

Head Quarters: Katihar
Area: 3,057 km?
Population: Total: 1825380 Rural: 1653761 Urban: 171619
Sub Divisions: Barsoi, Katihar Sadar, Manihari
Blocks: Katihar, Warsoi, Kadwa, Amdabad, Manihari, Balrampur, Korha, Falka, Alamnagar, Barari, Pranpur, Mansahi, Samaili, Kursaila, Hasanganj, Dandkhora
Agriculture: Paddy
Industry: Jute and Paper Mills
Rivers: Mahananda, Ganges

Khagaria

Head Quarters: Khagaria
Area: 1,486 km?
Population: Total: 987227 Rural: 928423 Urban: 58804
Sub Divisions: Khagaria, Ghoghri
Blocks: Gogari, Parwatta, Khagaria, Alauli, Chautham, Beldaur, Mansi
Agriculture: Paddy, Wheat, Maize, Jute
Industry:
Rivers: Ganges, Kosi

Kishanganj

Lakhisarai

Head Quarters: Lakhisarai
Area:
Population: Total: 671634 Rural: 586294 Urban: 85340
Sub Divisions: Lakhisarai
Blocks: Halsi, Lakhisarai, Barahia, Suryagarha, Piparia, Raigarh Chowk
Agriculture: Paddy, Wheat, Lentils
Rivers : Ganges, Mohane, Harohar, Kiul

Madhepura

Madhubani

Population: Total: 361687 Rural: 351921 Urban: 9766
Sub Divisions: Madhubani, Jaynagar, Benipatti, Jhanjharpur, Phul Paraas
Blocks: Jainagar, Pandaul, Rahika,Bisfi, Benipatti, Basopatti,Babubarhi, Rajnagar, Madhepur, Khutauna, Khajauli,Jhanjharpur, Ghoghardiha, Ladania, Madhwapur, Harlakhi,Laukahi, Andharatharhi,Lakhnaur, Phulparas
Agriculture: Paddy.
Industry: Sugar factories, Pisciculture.
Rivers: Kamala and Bhutahi Balaan.

Munger

Head Quarters: Munger
Area:
Population: Total: 943583 Rural: 660418 Urban: 283165
Sub Divisions: Haveli Kharagpur,Munger, Tarapur
Blocks: Haveli, kharagpur, Dharhara, Munger, Jamalpur, Tarapur, Sangrampur, Bariarpur, Tetiabamber, Asarganj
Agriculture: Paddy, Wheat, Lentils
Industry: ITC cigarette plant, Gun Factory
Rivers: Ganges, Mohane, Harohar, Kiul
A Brief History: Munger, spelled Monghyr throught British rule, is one of the most historic towns of Bihar. Known to be ruled by Karna, Its ruler Mir Kasim fought one of the last battle before East India Company captured the eastern India. The Fort built by him has three gates and Ganga on its four sides. Currently Munger hosts one of the biggest Yoga centers of the world ?Bihar School of Yoga? that offers postgraduate courses as well. Visit http://lifepositive.com/Body/yoga/satyananda.asp

Muzzafarpur

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Nalanda

Head Quarters: Biharsharif
Area: 2,367 km?
Population: Total: 1997995 Rural: 1701777 Urban: 296218
Sub Divisions: Biharsharif, Rajgir, Hilsa
Blocks: Giriyak, Rahui, Nursarai, Harnaut, Chandi, Islampur, Rajgir, Asthawan, Sarmera, Hilsa, Biharsharif, Ekangarsarai, Ben, Nagarnausa,Karaiparsurai, Silao,Parwalpur, Katrisarai, Bind, Tharthari
Agriculture: Rich Paddy Fields, Potato, Onion.
Industry: Handloom weaving
Rivers: Phalgu, Mohane

Nawadah

Head Quarters: Nawadah
Area: 2,494 km?
Population: Total: 1359694 Rural: 1265138 Urban: 94556
Sub Divisions: Nawadah, Rajauli
Blocks: Kauakol,Varsaliganj, Nawadah, Rajouli, Akbarpur, Hisua, Narhat, Govindpur, Pakribarawan, Sirdalla, Kasichak, Roh, Nardiganj, Meskaur
Agriculture: Paddy
Industry: Bidi factories
Rivers: Sakri

Patna

Purnia

Rohtas(Sasaram)

Saharasa

Head Quarters: Saharasa
Area: 1,696 km?
Population: Total: 1132413 Rural: 1052264 Urban: 80149
Sub Divisions: Saharasa Sadar, Simri Bakhtiyarpur
Blocks: Nauhatta,Simari, bakhatiyarpur, Salkhua, Kahra, Mahishi, Sonbarsa, Saurbazar, Patarghat, Sattar, Kateya, Banma Itahari
Agriculture: Paddy
Industry: Jute Factory
Rivers: Kosi

Samastipur

Head Quarters: Samastipur
Area: 2,904 km?
Population: Total: 2716929 Rural: 2582052 Urban: 134877
Sub Divisions: Dalsinghsarai, Patori, Rosera, Samastipur Sadar
Blocks: Jitwarpur, Kalyanpur, Warisnagar, Rosara, Tajpur, Morwa, Patori, Sarairanjan, Pusa, Ujiyarpur, Dalsinghsarai, Singhia, Hasanpur,Musrigharari, Mohiuddinnagar, Bibhutipur, Bithan, Tajpur, Shivajinagar, Vidyapatinagar, Khanpur, Mohanpur
Agriculture: Paddy, Maize
Industry: Sugar factories, Paper mill, Jute mill.
Rivers: Budhi Gandak, Kamala, Balaan

Saran(Chapra)

Head Quarters: Chhapara
Area: 2,641 km?
Population: Total: 2572980 Rural: 2338624 Urban: 234356
S.C.Population: Total: 301306 Rural: 277217 Urban: 24089
S.T.Population: Total: 3231 Rural: 2945 Urban: 286
Sub Divisions: Chapra, Marhawrah, Sonepur
Blocks: Chapra, Manjhi, Dighwara, Rivilganj, Parsa, Baniapur, Amnaur, Taraiya, Sonepur, Garkha,Ekma, Dariyapur, Jalalpur, Marhaura, Masarakh, Maker, Nagra, Panapur, Eisuapur, Lahladpur, Jantabazar
Agriculture: Paddy, Wheat, Sugar Cane
Industry: Sugar Factories.
Rivers: Ganges, Ghaghra, Gandak

Sheikhpura

Head Quarters: Sheikhpura
Area:
Population: Total: 393283 Rural: 328706 Urban: 64577
Sub Divisions: Sheikhpura
Blocks: Ariari, Sheikpura, Barbigha, Ghatkusumba, Chebara, Shekhopur Sarai
Agriculture: Paddy, Wheat, Lentils
Industry:
Rivers: Ganges, Mohane, Harohar, Kiul

Sheohar

Head Quarters: Sheohar
Area:
Population: Total: 377699 Rural: 363784 Urban: 13915
Sub Divisions:
Blocks: Sheohar,Tariyani, Piprahi, Dumrikatsari

Sitamarhi

Head Quarters: Sitamarhi
Area:
Population: Total: 2013796 Rural: 1894203 Urban: 119593
Sub Divisions: Sitamarhi Sadar, Shivahar, Pupri
Blocks: Bathnaha, Parihar, Nanpur, Bazpatti, Bairgania, Belsand, Riga, Sursand, Pupri, Sonbarsa, Dumra, Runni Saidpur, Majorganj, Puranhia, Suppi, Parsauni, Bokhra, Chorout
Agriculture: Paddy, Wheat, Maize, Lentils
Industry: Sugar Factory, Rice and Oil Mills.
Rivers: Bagmati

Siwan

Head Quarters: Siwan
Area: 2,219 km?
Population: Total: 2170971 Rural: 2055466 Urban: 115505
Sub Divisions: Siwan, Maharajganj
Blocks: Pachrukhi, Raghunathpur, Mairwan, Aandar, Guthani, Maharajganj, Darauli, Siswan, Daraunda, Husainaganj, Bhagwanpur, Hat, Goriyakothi, Baraharia, Siwan Sadar, Basantpur, Lakari, Nabiganj, Jiradei, Nautan, Hasanpur
Agriculture: Paddy, Wheat, Sugar Cane
Industry: Sugar factories.
Rivers: Daha, Jharhi

Supaul

Vaishali

Head Quarters: Hajipur
Area: 2,036 km?
Population: Total: 2146065 Rural: 2002708 Urban: 143357
Sub Divisions: Hajipur, Mahnar, Mahua
Blocks: Mahnar,Vaishali, Bidupur, Goraul, Raghopur, Lalganj, Hazipur, Mahua,Jandaha, Patepur, Sahdeibuzurg, Razapakar, Bhagwanpur, Chehrakala, Premraj, Patedhi-Belshar, Desari
Agriculture: Banana, Paddy, Wheat, Maize, Lentils.
Industry: Sugar Factory
Rivers: Ganges and Gandak.

West Champaran

Head Quarters: Bettiah
Area: 5,228 km?
Population: Total: 2333666 Rural: 2098298 Urban: 235368
Sub Divisions: Bettiah, Bagaha, Narkatiyaganj
Blocks: Bettiah, Sikta, Mainatand, Chanpattia, Bairia, Lauria, Bagaha - 1, Bagaha - 2, Madhubani, Gaunaha, Narkatiaganj, Manjhaulia, Nautan, Jogapatti, Ramnagar, Thakraha, Bhitaha, Piprasi
Agriculture: Rich paddy fields, Sugar Cane, Cane reeds
Industry: Sugar Factories
Rivers: Gandak