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- Patna
- CM: Nitish Kumar
- JD(U)
- 38 districts
Latest state brief
From 15 November 2026
State Overview
Districts across Bihar reported ongoing Chhath festival observances, travel rushes, and related transport arrangements alongside various criminal cases, accidents, and law enforcement actions. Authorities also noted administrative preparations, infrastructure developments, and cultural events across several regional jurisdictions.
Key Issues Across Bihar
- Reported
Multiple districts experienced heavy passenger crowds and special transport arrangements, alongside isolated incidents of train disruptions during festival travel.
- Reported
Law enforcement agencies across several regions reported alcohol seizures involving vehicles, including ambulances and government-marked cars, leading to multiple arrests.
- Reported
Several districts documented violent incidents, including fatal shootings, road accidents, and ongoing police investigations.
Positive Developments
State authorities announced development allocations for eleven eco-tourism destinations and selected eight government schools for national cleanliness and green school recognition.
Citizen Action
Consult official railway and transport portals for updated festival travel schedules and safety advisories before transit.
Districts of Bihar38
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Araria 28.1L 53.5%- Arwal 7.0L 64.4%
Aurangabad 25.1L 70.3%
Banka 20.3L 59%
Begusarai 29.7L 66.9%
Bhagalpur 30.4L 63.1%
Bhojpur 27.3L 70.9%
Buxar 17.1L 70.1%
Darbhanga 39.4L 60.5%
East Champaran 51.0L 55.6%
Gaya 43.8L 63.7%
Gopalganj 25.6L 65.5%
Jamui 17.6L 59.8%
Jehanabad 11.3L 66.6%
Kaimur 16.3L 69.3%
Katihar 30.7L 52.2%
Khagaria 16.7L 56%
Kishanganj 16.9L 55.5%
Lakhisarai 10.0L 67.4%
Madhepura 20.0L 50.2%- Madhubani 44.8L 58.9%
Munger 13.6L 70.5%
Muzaffarpur 47.8L 63.4%
Nalanda 28.8L 74.7%
Nawada 22.2L 59.8%
Patna 58.4L 70.7%
Purnia 32.6L 51%
Rohtas 29.6L 73.4%
Saharsa 19.0L 53.2%
Samastipur 42.6L 61.9%
Saran 39.5L 67.5%
Sheikhpura 6.4L 63.9%- Sheohar 6.6L 53%
Sitamarhi 34.2L 52.1%
Siwan 33.3L 71.6%
Supaul 22.3L 58.5%
Vaishali 35.0L 66.6%
West Champaran 39.4L 55.7%
District data
Population
Largest first
| District | Chart | people |
|---|---|---|
| Patna | 5.84 M | |
| East Champaran | 5.10 M | |
| Muzaffarpur | 4.78 M | |
| Madhubani | 4.48 M | |
| Gaya | 4.38 M | |
| Samastipur | 4.26 M | |
| Saran | 3.95 M | |
| Darbhanga | 3.94 M | |
| West Champaran | 3.94 M | |
| Vaishali | 3.50 M | |
| Sitamarhi | 3.42 M | |
| Siwan | 3.33 M |
Literacy rate
Percentage of people who can read and write
| District | Chart | percent |
|---|---|---|
| Nalanda | 74.7% | |
| Rohtas | 73.4% | |
| Siwan | 71.6% | |
| Bhojpur | 70.9% | |
| Patna | 70.7% | |
| Munger | 70.5% | |
| Aurangabad | 70.3% | |
| Buxar | 70.1% | |
| Kaimur | 69.3% | |
| Saran | 67.5% | |
| Lakhisarai | 67.4% | |
| Begusarai | 66.9% |
Sex ratio
Females per 1,000 males · the line marks parity
| District | Chart | females per 1,000 males |
|---|---|---|
| Gopalganj | 1021 | |
| Siwan | 988 | |
| Madhubani | 956 | |
| Saran | 954 | |
| Supaul | 952 | |
| Kishanganj | 947 | |
| Nawada | 939 | |
| Gaya | 934 | |
| Jamui | 929 | |
| Arwal | 927 | |
| Aurangabad | 927 | |
| Buxar | 922 |