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PURNEA 'the Mini darjlling'

Several possible origins for the name Purnea have been proposed. The name may originate from the Sanskrit word Purna–Aranya, which means "complete jungle".

  Purnea is the largest city in northeastern Bihar also known    as Kosi- Seemanchal area. Total geographical area of Purnea municipal corporation is 92 km sq. 

 Which is next only to Patna.The population of the city is 3058 persons per km sq. making it the 5th largest city of Bihar. It is nearly 300 kilometres from Patna.

 The city however lies on the banks of numerous tributaries of the Koshi River.
Its major agricultural products are jute and banana.

    Purnia is known for its favourable climate; it has earned the name "Mini Darjeeling" for this reason. Purnia has a largely humid climate, with the highest level of rainfall in Bihar state and humidity rising to above 70%. 
Maithili, Angika, Hindi, Urdu and Bengali are the principal languages spoken by the people of Purnea. Surjapuri and Santali dialects are also  spoken  in  some  parts  of  the city. English  continues to be the first language in most of the English Medium schools.
Bhatta Bazar and Line Bazar are the busiest parts in the city with the former being a prime centre for all sorts of economic activities while the latter is the backbone of health care facilities for the people in and around the city.

Bhatta Bazar, located at the heart of the city among some its most densely populated areas,  Line Bazar is a prime centre for medical fraternity with doctors of almost every specialization. It has some of the best nursing homes and hospitals in the region of Seemanchal.
**Some notable persons from purnea:-

Purnia holds the record for making and displaying the world's longest tricolour flag, with a width measured at 7,100 metres (7.1 km).
Purnia is the only city in Bihar other than Patna where International Driving Permits are issued to the relevant authorities.


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