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Top Cities in Bihar

Bihar, located in eastern India, has several notable cities with unique cultures, histories, and attractions. As per the Census 2011, about 26 Cities in Bihar have a population of more than 1 lakh. Some of the prominent and famous cities are 

  1. Patna, The capital city with a population of 2,049,156, is the most populous city in Bihar and the 19th most populous city in India. It has a rich history and is famous for its ancient monuments and religious sites, including the Mahavir Mandir, Patna Museum, and Gandhi Maidan.

  2. Gaya has a population of 463,454 and is the fifth most populous city in Bihar. It is an important pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists and is home to the famous Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya, and Vishnupad Temple.

  3. Bhagalpur with a population of 398,138, is the seventh most populous city in Bihar. It is known for its silk production and is referred to as the “Silk City of India.” The Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary and Sultanganj Buddha Statue are popular tourist spots in the city.

  4. Darbhanga has a population of 346,160 and is the tenth most populous city in Bihar. It is known for its rich cultural heritage, exquisite handloom work, and delicious sweets. The Raj Darbhanga Palace and Mithila Museum are popular attractions.

  5. Muzaffarpur has a population of 351,838 and is the ninth most populous city in Bihar. It is a significant commercial center and is famous for its litchi fruit production. The Baba Garibnath Temple, Jubba Sahni Park, and Ram Chandra Shahi Museum are some popular tourist spots.

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Bihar Cities by Population

The population of Top Cities as per the last census figures held in the year 2011 and with a population of more than 1lakh +

RankCitiesCity Population Metropolitan or UA* Population
1Patna1,684,2222,046,652
2Gaya468,614470,839
3Bhagalpur400,146410,210
4Muzaffarpur354,462393,724
5Biharsharif297,268297,268
6Darbhanga296,039306,089
7Purnia282,248310,817
8Arrah261,430261,430
9Begusarai252,008252,008
10Katihar226,261240,565
11Munger213,303213,303
12Chapra202,352212,955
13Dinapur Nizamat182,429182,429
14Saharsa156,540156,540
15Hajipur147,688147,688
16Sasaram147,408147,408
17Dehri137,231137,231
18Siwan135,066135,066
19Bettiah132,209156,200
20Motihari126,158126,158
21Bagaha112,634112,634
22Kishanganj105,782105,782
23Jamalpur105,434105,434
24Jehanabad103,202103,202
25Buxar102,861110,608
26Aurangabad102,244102,244

Source: Census 2011 

*As per the Census of India 2011, an urban agglomeration is a continuous urban spread constituting a town and its adjoining outgrowths (OGs), or two or more physically contiguous towns together with or without outgrowths of such towns. 

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