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128.5M
Population
Census-based
94,163 km²
Area
Survey of India
61.8%
Literacy
Census 2011
6
Major Cities
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Leadership & Administration
Chief MinisterNitish Kumar (CM)
CapitalPatna
RegionEast India
StatusState
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