Purnia

Purnia is a city that serves as the administrative headquarters of both Purnia district and Purnia division in the Indian state of Bihar. It is the largest city in northeastern Bihar. The Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and three of five branches of India's Central Armed Police Forces – the Border Security Force (BSF), the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) – have bases around the district.

Purnia maintains its richness in the country by owning its rich, loamy soil of alluvial formation that make it best for the production of various types of agricultural produces. Several rivers pass through this region. It also offers best platform for irrigation and water facilities. Rivers Kosi, Mahananda, Suwara Kali and Koli are the main rivers of the region. Some of the notable places in Purnia like its oldest temple of Mata Puran Devi, the shrines of Darghah of Hazrat Mustafa Jamalul Haq

Best Time To Visit

The best time to visit October to February.

How To Reach

By Air

Nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport.

Purnia - 135 km away

By Train

You can easily get regular trains to Purnia from other major cities of the country.

Shopping

Purnia is still not a big town like various metropolitan cities it welcomes shoppers from different parts of the region. Recently several new bazaars and shopping complexes have been developed in this city which seek the attention of locals as well and tourists. The shopping areas and markets are now developing as theme based marketing areas to deal into particular category of stuffs shoppers want. The shopping areas are usually rushed by people of all age groups. Adolescents definitely find

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