Patna vs Purnia (Purnea)
Bihar · Bihar
| Metric | Patna | Purnia (Purnea) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 58,38,465 (58.4 lakh) | 32,64,619 (32.6 lakh) |
| Area | 3,202 km² | 3,229 km² |
| Density | 1,823 / km² | 1,011 / km² |
| Headquarters | Patna | Purnia |
| Established | — | — |
| Native name | पटना | पूर्णिया |
| Opportunities | 9 | 1 |
| Local resources listed | 3 | 3 |
Patna
Patna district is one of the thirty-eight districts of Bihar state in eastern India. Patna, the capital of Bihar, is the district headquarters. The Patna district is a part of the Patna division. The Patna district is divided into 6 Subdivisions (Tehsils) i.e. Patna Sadar, Patna City, Barh, Masaurhi, Danapur and Paliganj.
Purnia (Purnea)
Purnia district is one of the thirty-eight districts of the Indian state of Bihar. The district lies in the Kosi-Seemanchal subregion of the greater Mithila region of the state. The city of Purnia is the administrative headquarters of this district. Purnia city has continued its tradition of hoisting the national flag at 12:07 am on every Independence Day since 1947. Purnia district is a part of Purnia Division. The district extends northwards from the Ganga river.Purnia district is located in eastern Bihar.