Bihar Diwas 2024: Celebrating the Rich Heritage of Bihar
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Bihar Diwas 2024 |
| Date | 22nd March 2024 |
| Significance | Commemorates the founding of Bihar as a separate state in 1912. |
| Historical Context | Bihar separated from the Bengal Presidency in 1912. |
| Inception of Bihar Diwas | First celebrated in 2010, marking the 112th anniversary of Bihar's statehood. |
| Celebrations | Multicultural events, musical performances, traditional dances, and processions. |
| Global Observance | Celebrated by Biharis worldwide, including the US, Canada, UAE, Australia, etc. |
| Public Holiday | Offices, banks, and educational institutions remain closed. |
| Leadership | Chief Minister Nitish Kumar leads the celebrations. |
| State Overview | Established: 22nd March 1912; Statehood: 26th January 1950 |
| Capital | Patna |
| Districts | 38 |
| Governor | Rajendra Arlekar |
| Chief Minister | Nitish Kumar |
| Deputy Chief Ministers | Samrat Chaudhary, Vijay Kumar Sinha |
| Parliamentary Representation | Rajya Sabha: 16 seats; Lok Sabha: 40 seats |
| Area | 94,163 km² (12th largest in India) |
| Population (2011) | 104,099,452 (3rd most populous in India) |
| Official Language | Hindi |