Patna – Capital City of Bihar | History, Culture & Tourist Places

Patna - District History, Facts, Area and Information

Patna, the capital of Bihar state, is one of the oldest cities in India. During Mughal times it was known as Azimabad. The ancient city of Pataliputra was founded in the 5th century BC by Ajatashatru, king of Magadha. His son, Udaya, made it the capital of Magadha, and remained so until the 1st century BC. In 1541, an Afghan ruler rebuilt the city as Patna, and it flourished again under the Mughal Empire.

The Patna sub-division is part of Patna district. It is controlled by an IAS or state Civil service officer of the rank of Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM). The Patna Tehsil or Sub-division is divided into 3 Blocks, each headed by a Block Development Officer (BDO). The list of Blocks is as follows:

  • Patna
  • Sampatchak
  • Phulwari Sharif

Patna District RTO Code

BR-01

Frequently Asked Questions – Patna, Bihar

In ancient times, Patna was known as Pataliputra and served as the capital of the powerful Magadha empire. It flourished under rulers like Ajatashatru and later the Mauryas. The city was rebuilt in 1541 A.D. and became an important trade and administrative center during the Mughal era.
Patna lies on the south bank of the Ganges (Ganga) River in northern India. It is the largest city in Bihar and acts as the administrative headquarters of both Patna district and the state of Bihar.
The main languages spoken in Patna include Hindi and Urdu, along with regional dialects.
Patna typically experiences a subtropical climate, with hot summers, a monsoon season, and cool winters, being located in the plains of northern India. (General climate pattern from regional sources.)
Patna is well connected by road, rail, and air. The city has its own major railway stations, and Patna’s airport (Jayprakash Narayan International Airport) connects it nationally, with plans for a second airport at Bihta underway to expand connectivity.

Districts of Bihar

There are 38 Districts in Bihar

Araria । Arwal । Aurangabad । Banka। Begusarai। Bhagalpur । Bhojpur । Buxar । Darbhanga । East Champaran । Gaya । Gopalganj । Jamui । Jehanabad । Kaimur । Katihar । Khagaria । Kishanganj । Lakhisarai । Madhepura । Madhubani । Munger । Muzaffarpur । Nalanda । Nawada । Patna । Purnea । Rohtas । Saharsa । Samastipur । Saran । Sheikhpura । Sheohar । Sitamarhi । Siwan । Supaul । Vaishali । West Champaran