1. Magadha the current Bihar The Ancient Magadha was the most powerful Indian Mahajanapada (Kingdoms). Buddhism and Jainism were Popularized by Magadha kingdom(Bihar) Mouryas and Guptas, The greatest Rulers of India are from Magadha Pataliputra(current Patna), was a centre of Power and an ancient city

2. Hallmarks of Bihari are: Simple people with simple lifestyle peaceful co-existence great hospitality traits a closer family & community bonding

3. Amazing Bihar – What Bihar has given: silk clothes of Bhagalpur exotic variety of lichee known as Shahi Lichee of MuzaffarpurShahi Lichee the famous mango of Darbhanga Ashoka Chakra the first President a large number of IAS officers to the country

4. Personalities Born Mahavira Aryabhatta Valmiki Guru Gobind Chanakya Ashoka Dinkar Vatsayana

5. First in World Nalanda University Gave the world its first republic

6. Great Governance Bihar has become the first state in the country to put details of Classes 1 to 8 of all its 70,000 government schools online. Only recently, a survey of primary education showed that the state, considered one of the most poorly developed in the country, had only 3% of its children out of primary school. Efforts by the state government seem to be paying off in the education sector. While 25 lakh children between the ages of six and 14 were found to be out of school in 2005-06, the number is down to a quarter -- 5.9 lakh. More schools have been opened -- there are now 114.3 schools for every 1 lakh people in the state, against just 60 three years ago.

7. In 2006, Bihar became the first state in India to give 50 percent reservation to women in the panchayats. Bihar has become the first state in the country to implement web- based reporting of the functioning of anganwadi centres or Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) centres in your area. Bihar became the first state in India to have separate web page for every city and village in the state on its website www.brandbihar.com

8. Bihar has become the first state in the country to respond to the Central Vigilance Commission’s recommendation to sign an integrity pact with Transparency International, a watchdog against corruption, to ensure fair play in tendering, bidding and implementation of major projects. The Bihar State Road Development Corporation (BSRDC) will be the first state PSU to sign the pact this month. Only 44 Central PSUs have till now signed the pact.

9. Fastest Growth Rate in literacy Topping the list with 16.8% growth rate in literacy For the decade of 2001-2011

10. 12 th largest state by the area 94,163 square Kilo meters

11. 1102 per square kilometer 3 rd most populated state in the country Population of BiharPopulation of Bihar 103,804,637 8.58% of the total Indian population

12. Standing in the 13 th place by GDP Bihar 262,230 47,540 447 Bihar

13. Reducing girl children 916 females for every 1000 males 879 in Bhagalpur and Munger 1015 in Gopalgunj

14. India’s average TV ownership is 47% Tamilnadu leading with 89% Bihar has a record of lowest TV ownership at 15%

15. For every 1000 men, there are only 916 women Taking the 25 th place in Sex Ratio

16. Arsenic found in Groundwater of 13 Districts of Bihar Safe Drinking water is a major issue in Bihar Long-term exposure to arsenic via drinking-water causes cancer of the skin, lungs, urinary bladder, and kidney, as well as other skin changes such as pigmentation changes and thickening (hyperkeratosis). Increased risks of lung and bladder cancer and of arsenic-associated skin lesions have been observed at drinking-water arsenic concentrations of less than 0.05 mg/L. Reference: http://news.biharprabha.com/2012/09/arsenic-found-in- groundwater-of-13-districts-of-bihar/

17. Least Electrified State in the Country 37% of the house holds have access to electricity supply

18. Highest BPL (2 nd Place), Orissa tops the list World Bank Research shows it as 40% Planning commission reports says that 41.06 % live below poverty line Tendulkar committee report says it is 55.07% N C Saxena committee report says it is 75%

19. Low Urbanization Rate 80% of the population are employed I Agriculture 40% of the state’s income is generated through Agriculture Poor Water management(World ban report) Floods and Draught