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Area 94,164?km??(36,357?sq?mi) Capital Patna Largest city Patna District(s)-- 38 Population 82,878,796?(3rd) DENSITY--? 880?/km? (2,279?/sq?mi) Official lg?Hindi Per capita Income--$ 148 People Below Poverty Line?30.6 Language(s) Hindi, Urdu, Angika, Bhojpuri, Magahi, Maithili Governor R.S. Gavai Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Established 1912 Legislature (seats) Bicameral (243 + 96) ISO abbreviation IN-BR Website: www. gov.bih.nic.in Bihar is the 12th largest, 14th largest and 3rd largest Indian state in terms of geography, GDP and population respectively. It is surrounded by the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Nepal with a good nexus with the other states of India. Bihar has a rich history of 2500 years back that provides incentives to the denizens, a cause to boast of. Agriculture is the biggest industry along with other branches of modern growing industry that add as the chief contributor to economy and GDP. Geography of the state is pertinent and farming is the contribution of major rivers flowing in the state making the land fertile. Bihar is emerging in industrial sector for the govt is taking various projects to develop it which creates biggest employment opportunity for the un-employed people. For better transportation the state has three airports at Patna, Bhagalpur and Gaya. Each corner of the state is communicated through Indian Railways to other parts of India. Vast road network of the state connect the remote part to the state Capital. Bihar is a major tourist spot for the lovers of history and archeology, as the state possesses some of the best archeological and historical sights. One thing that the state lacks in is vast educational scope and opportunities. Thus students flock to nearby states to cater to their academic needs.