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Overview

The cradle of Magadha, Nalanda and Buddhism, and one of India's youngest populations.

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Bihar is a state of East India with its seat of government at Patna.

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It spans 94,163 km² across 38 districts and is home to roughly 12.9 crore people.

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The regional economy is measured at about ₹8.5 lakh crore in gross state domestic product.

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Nalanda was among the world's earliest residential universities

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Bodh Gaya is where the Buddha attained enlightenment

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Highest share of population under 25 in India