Etymology The name Bihar is derived from the Sanskrit and Pali word vihāra (Devanagari: विहार), meaning abode and usually referred to a Buddhist monastery. The region roughly encompassing the present state had many Buddhist vihāras, the abodes of Buddhist monks in the ancient and medieval periods. [28][29][30] श्री जय सिंह आईएएस, सचिव राजस्व एवं भूमि सुधार विभाग, बिहार सरकार Bihar occupied an important position in the early history of India. For centuries it was the principal seat of imperial powers and the main focus of Indian culture and civilization. Bihar is the home of oldest Hindu Temple in India – Mundeswari. Clanging of bells always a buzz around the fascinating four headed Shiva, which is an incredibly amazing an amalgam of Male and Female. Bihar is immensely popular for its pilgrimage sites. In the heart of India, the state of Bihar beckons travellers with its history, spirituality, and natural beauty. This ancient land is the birthplace of two of the world's major religions, Buddhism and Jainism, offering pilgrims and history enthusiasts an unparalleled journey through time. Bihar is located in the eastern part of the country. It is an entirely land–locked state, although the outlet to the sea. It is almost fifteen years ago when the people of Bihar handed over the reins of power to Nitish Government with full hope and confidence. Distribution of Population Decadal Growth Rate, Sex Ratio, Density and Literacy by State. बिहार एक कृषि प्रधान राज्य है। यहां के प्रमुख फसलें में धान, गेहूं, मक्का, और मटर शामिल हैं। बिहार में कई खनिज भंडार भी हैं, जैसे कि कोयला, लौह अयस्क, और चूना पत्थर।. Bihar is located in the eastern part of the country (between 83°–30' to 88°–00' longitude). It is an entirely land–locked state, although the outlet to the sea through the port of Kolkata is not far away. Bihar lies mid-way between the humid West Bengal in the east and the sub humid Uttar Pradesh in the west which provides it with a transitional position in respect of climate, economy and culture. It is bounded by Nepal in the north and by Jharkhand in the south. The Bihar plain is. The History of Bihar is one of the most varied in India. Bihar consists of three distinct regions, each has its own distinct history and culture. They are Magadha, Mithila and Bhojpur. [1] Located in eastern India, Bihar covers 94,163 sq. km and had a population of 10.41 crore according to the 2011 Census. Patna is the capital of Bihar. The state was formed on 22 March 1912 and.