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Geography of Bihar
Overview
Bihar is located in the eastern region of India, between latitudes 25°20'10"N and 27°31'15"N and longitudes 83°19'50"E and 88°17'40"E. It is an entirely land–locked state, in a subtropical region of the temperate zone. Bihar lies 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. Bihar plain is divided into two unequal halves by the river Ganges which flows through the middle from west to east. Bihar's land has average elevation above sea level of 173 feet.
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Bihar is a state in eastern India. It borders Uttar Pradesh to its west, Nepal to the north, the northern part of West Bengal to the east, and Jharkhand to the south. Bihar is split by the river Ganges, which flows from west to east.
East India is a region consisting of the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal and also the union territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
West Bengal is a state in the eastern part of India. It is situated along the Bay of Bengal. In 2011, its population was around 91 million in an area of 88,752 km2 (34,267 sq mi), while the population estimate as of 2026 is 100.6 million.
Uttar Pradesh is a state in northern India. With over 241 million inhabitants, it is India's most populated state.
Located in eastern India, Bihar is the twelfth-largest Indian state, with an area of 94,163 km2 (36,357 mi2) and an average elevation of about 150 metres above mean sea level.
The economy of Bihar has been among the fastest-growing state economies in India in recent years. During the financial year 2025–26, Bihar's gross state domestic product (GSDP) is projected to grow by around 10–12% at current prices.
Bihari culture refers to the culture of the Indian state of Bihar. Bihari culture includes Angika culture, Mithila culture, Bhojpuri culture and the culture of Magadha.
Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia. It is mainly situated in the Himalayas, but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain.
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What is Geography of Bihar?
Bihar is located in the eastern region of India, between latitudes 25°20'10"N and 27°31'15"N and longitudes 83°19'50"E and 88°17'40"E. It is an entirely land–locked state, in a subtropical region of the temperate zone. Bihar lies 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.
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The main concepts connected to Geography of Bihar include Bihar, East India, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Climate of Bihar, Economy of Bihar, Bihari culture, Nepal. Each is linked on the map above with its own summary.
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Geography of Bihar is part of State Studies, which appears in the syllabus of BPSC, BSSC.