Features

• Altitude: 67 metres
• Temperature (Max./Min.) Deg C: Summer 37.8/17.8 Winter 27.8/10.6
• Rainfall:120 cm (June to September)
• Best Season: October to March
• Agriculture: Rich paddy fields, onion, Potato.
• Industry: Handloom weaving.
• Rivers: Phalgu, Mohane.
• Area: 2,367 sq. kms.
• Population : Total 23,68,327 Males 12,36,467 Females 11,31,860
• Population Density : 1006 per sq km
• Sex Ratio : 915
• Literacy : 53.64 per cent
• Sub Divisions: Biharsharif, Rajgir, Hilsa.