The maps of Bihar indicate the fact that it is amongst the largest state in the Indian sub continent on the basis of its total land area. Bihar was known as Magadha during the ancient historical times.

The then capital of Bihar, Patliputra, was the sight where the very first empire of the country was built.

Bihar is basically a vast stretch of land which s very fertile in nature. The fertility of the sand can be attributed to various rivers that which are present in the states. The total land area of Bihar is about 94,164 square kilometers and is amongst the top states in terms of land area in India. This fact can be observed in Bihar maps. The total population of Bihar is about 82 million. Bihar is ranked third on the basis of population.

The tourism industry in Bihar is one of the best of the entire country. Some of the major  travel destinations in Bihar are Nalanda, Sultanganj, Vaishali, Bhagalpur, the Vishnupad temple at Gaya, the Thawe Ma Durga temple, Patna (ancient Patliputra), and the Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan in Patna are amongst others. Bihar is one of the many places in India which has a rich cultural history and a good and fully functional politics.