Bihar
For other uses, see Bihar (disambiguation). State in India Bihar State Clockwise from top: Great Buddha Statue at Bodh Gaya, Ruins of ancient Nalanda University, Madhubani painting from Mithila region, Brahma Kund hot springs in Rajgir Seal Location of Bihar in India Coordinates (Patna): 25°24′N 85°06′E / 25.4°N 85.1°E / 25.4; 85.1 Coordinates: 25°24′N 85°06′E / 25.4°N 85.1°E / 25.4; 85.1 Country India Formation 22 March 1912 (Bihar Diwas) Statehood 26 January 1950 Capital Patna Largest city Patna Districts 38 Government • Governor Satya Pal Malik • Chief Minister Nitish Kumar (JD(U)) • Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi [1] (BJP) • Legislature Bicameral Legislative Council 75 Legislative Assembly 243 • High Court Patna High Court Area [2] • Total 94,163 km 2 (36,357 sq mi) Area rank 13th Population (2011) [3] • Total 103,804,637 • Rank 3rd • Density 1,102/km 2 (2,850/sq mi) Demonym(s) Bihari GDP (2016–17) [4] • Total ₹ 3.32 lakh crore (US$49 billion...