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bɪˈhɑrbi·har

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Biharnoun

    a state of northeastern India

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  1. Biharnoun

    State in eastern India which has Patna as its capital.

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  1. Bihar

    Bihar (; Hindi pronunciation: [bɪˈɦaːr] (listen)) is a state in eastern India. It is the second largest state by population in 2019, 12th largest by area of 94,163 km2 (36,357 sq mi), and 14th largest by GDP in 2021. Bihar borders Uttar Pradesh to its west, Nepal to the north, the northern part of West Bengal to the east, and with Jharkhand to the south. The Bihar plain is split by the river Ganges, which flows from west to east.On 15 November 2000, southern Bihar was ceded to form the new state of Jharkhand. Only 20% of the population of Bihar lives in urban areas as of 2021. Additionally, almost 58% of Biharis are below the age of 25, giving Bihar the highest proportion of young people of any Indian state. The official languages are Hindi and Urdu, although other languages are common, including Maithili, Magahi, Bhojpuri and other Languages of Bihar. In Ancient and Classical India, the area that is now Bihar was considered the centre of political and cultural power and as a haven of learning. From Magadha arose India's first empire, the Maurya empire, as well as one of the world's most widely adhered-to religions: Buddhism. Magadha empires, notably under the Maurya and Gupta dynasties, unified large parts of South Asia under a central rule. Another region of Bihar, Mithila, was an early centre of learning and the centre of the Videha kingdom.However, since the late 1970s, Bihar has lagged far behind other Indian states in terms of social and economic development. Many economists and social scientists claim that this is a direct result of the policies of the central government, such as the freight equalisation policy, its apathy towards Bihar, lack of Bihari sub-nationalism, and the Permanent Settlement of 1793 by the British East India Company. The state government has, however, made significant strides in developing the state. Improved governance has led to an economic revival in the state through increased investment in infrastructure, better healthcare facilities, greater emphasis on education, and a reduction in crime and corruption.

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  1. bihar

    Bihar is a state in Eastern India bordering Nepal and is divided by the River Ganges. It is the third-largest state by population in India. Bihar contributes significantly to India's education and politics, and it is also known for its rich history, culture, and heritage. Patna is its capital and largest city.

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  1. Bihar

    Bihar is a state in northern India. It is the 12th largest state in terms of geographical size at 38,202 sq mi and 3rd largest by population. It is bounded by Uttar Pradesh to its west, Nepal to the north, Northern part of West Bengal to the east and by Jharkhand to the south. The Bihar plain is divided into two parts by the river Ganges which flows through the middle from west to east. Bihar has notified forest area of 6,764.14 km², which is 7.2% of its geographical area. Hindi and Urdu are the official languages of the state, while the majority of the people speak Angika, Bhojpuri, Magadhi, Maithili and Bajjika. In 2000, Bihar was subdivided, the southern part becoming the state of Jharkhand. Almost 58% of Biharis are below the age of 25, which is the highest proportion in India. Ancient Bihar was a centre of power, learning and culture in ancient and classical India. From Magadha arose India's first and greatest empire, the Maurya empire as well as one of the world's most widely adhered-to religions, Buddhism. Magadha empires, notably under the Maurya and Gupta dynasties, unified large parts of South Asia under a central rule. Its capital Patna, earlier known as Pataliputra, was an important centre of Indian civilisation. Close to Patna, Nalanda and Vikramshila were centres of learning established in the 5th and 8th century respectively in Bihar, and are counted amongst the oldest and truly international universities of the time. Bihar has distinction of giving the world its first democracy through Lichchivi during ancient era.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of bihar in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of bihar in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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  1. Arun Shourie:

    We should be grateful to the people of Bihar because the direction has been halted.

  2. Deven Choksey:

    Market will remain rangebound till earnings season and Bihar elections get over.

  3. Ram Madhav:

    The Bihar election was a very important battle for us. We will have to analyze each and every aspect of the result, there are lessons to be learned.

  4. Pallav Kanti Ghosh:

    We have arrested three people from Kolkata and two from Gaya in Bihar in connection with the incident.

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