Inauguration of Xavier University in Patna
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Inauguration of Xavier University by the Chief Minister of Bihar on 29 March 2025. |
| Location | Patna, Bihar, spanning 36 acres. |
| About Patna | - Capital and largest city of Bihar. - Situated on the southern banks of the Ganga. - Historical significance: Originally known as Pataliputra or Patalipattana. - Major rulers: Chandragupta Maurya, Ashoka, Samudragupta. - Key travelers: Fa-Hien, Xuanzang. - Scholars: Kautilya (author of Arthashastra). |
| Demographics (2011 Census) | - Total Population: 58,38,465 (Male - 30,78,512, Female - 27,59,953). - Population Growth Rate (2001-2011): 23.73%. - Density: 1,800 km². - Literacy Rate: 70.68% (Male - 78.48%, Female - 61.96%). - Languages: Hindi (official), English, Urdu, Bengali, Oriya, Magahi, Bhojpuri, Maithili. |
| Historical Highlights | - Founded by Ajatashatru. - Known as Patalibothra in Greek history. - Renamed Azimabad in 1703 AD by Prince Azim-e-Shan. |
| Tourist Attractions | Bihar Museum, Patna Planetarium, Japanese Peace Pagoda, Sanjay Gandhi Botanical Garden, Lauria Nandangarh, Golghar, Ajanta Gandhi Museum, Jalan Museum. |