Patna division, Bihar
Patna
Ancient Pataliputra, Bihar's capital on the Ganga.
- Headquarters
- Patna
- Population (2011)
- 5,838,465
- Area
- 3,202 km²
Overview
Patna is the capital of Bihar and stands on the site of ancient Pataliputra, capital of the Maurya and Gupta empires. Remains at Kumhrar and the well at Agam Kuan date back to that era.
Takht Sri Harimandir Ji, Patna Sahib, marks the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh. The Golghar granary of 1786, the Patna Museum, the Bihar Museum and the Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Library are among the city's landmarks.
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Places to see in Patna
Golghar, Patna
A giant beehive-shaped granary completed in 1786, with a 145-step spiral stairway to the top.
More attractions
- Golghar
- Bihar Museum
- Patna Museum
- Takht Sri Patna Sahib
- Mahatma Gandhi Setu
Historical & religious sites
- Kumhrar (Pataliputra remains)
- Agam Kuan
- Takht Sri Harimandir Ji, Patna Sahib
- Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Library
Famous local food
- Litti chokha
Notable personalities
- Guru Gobind Singh (born in Patna)
Travel information
Check official sources for current timings, fees and road conditions before you travel.
Nearby
Districts bordering Patna: