Bihar Static GK Master Notes for BPSC: District-Wise History, Rivers, Soil & Dynasties
Preparing for the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC Combined Competitive Exam) and Bihar State government competitive exams requires a solid mastery over Bihar State-Specific General Knowledge (बिहार विशेष सामान्य ज्ञान). Bihar's unique physical geography—divided into North Bihar Plains and South Bihar Plains by the Ganges River—along with its rich historical lineage from the Haryanka Dynasty to the 1857 Revolt under Veer Kunwar Singh, forms a major chunk of BPSC Prelims and Mains question papers. Below is the authoritative revision summary.
📍 Quick Geographic & Administrative Facts of Bihar
- Total Area: 94,163 sq km (13th largest state by area in India).
- Latitudinal Bounds: 24° 20' 10" N to 27° 31' 15" N.
- Administrative Structure: 9 Divisions (प्रमंडल), 38 Districts (जिले), 101 Sub-divisions (अनुमंडल).
- State Symbols: State Tree: Peepal; State Flower: Marigold (Genda); State Animal: Gaur (Mithun/Ox); State Bird: House Sparrow (Gauraiya).
1. Major River Systems of Bihar (बिहार की नदियाँ)
| River | Origin (उद्गम) | Entry into Bihar & Ganga Confluence | Key Features for BPSC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ganga | Gangotri Glacier (Uttarakhand) | Enters at Chausa (Buxar); Exits at Bhagalpur/Katihar | Flows 445 km through Bihar, dividing state into North & South |
| Ghaghara (Sarayu) | Mapchachungo Glacier (Tibet) | Enters at Siwan; Confluence near Revelganj (Saran) | Forms boundary between Bihar and Uttar Pradesh |
| Gandak | Nabin Damodar Kund (Nepal Himalayas) | Enters at Valmiki Nagar (West Champaran); Confluence at Hajipur | Triveni Canal draws water from Gandak Barrage |
| Kosi | Saptakoshi (Gosainthan, Tibet/Nepal) | Enters at Bhimnagar (Supaul); Confluence at Kursela (Katihar) | Known as the "Sorrow of Bihar" (बिहार का शोक) due to course shifts |
| Sone | Amarkantak Plateau (Madhya Pradesh) | Enters at Rohtas; Confluence near Maner (Patna) | Major South Bihar right-bank tributary; Indrapuri Barrage at Dehri |
2. Soil Classification of Bihar (बिहार की मिट्टी)
- Bangar / Karail-Kewal Soil (Old Alluvium): Found in South Bihar plains (Patna, Gaya, Rohtak, Bhojpur); clayey texture highly suitable for rice and wheat.
- Khadar Soil (New Alluvium): Found in flood-prone North Bihar plains (Saharsh, Purnea, Supaul, Darbhanga); highly fertile for paddy, jute, and sugarcane.
- Terai Soil: Narrow belt along the Nepal border (West Champaran to Kishanganj); rich in nitrogen and organic matter.
- Balthar Soil: Found along Chota Nagpur plateau fringe (Kaimur, Munger, Banka); reddish and sandy.
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