About Patna

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Along the banks of River Ganga is Patna, (originally known as Pataliputra), the capital of Bihar. It is an immensely fertile, arched stretch of land and has a great history and cultural heritage. It was named "PATNA" in the 16th century under the great Afghan king, Sher Shah Suri. It is one of Indiaps upcoming metros. It has a number of historic monuments.

Area:  107.08 Sq. Kms.

Best Time to Visit:  October to March.

Climate:  Patna is hot and humid in summer and cold in winters. Relative humidity can go up to 100% during summer. It receives medium to heavy rainfall in the monsoon.

Main Languages:  Bhojpuri, Maithili, Hindi and English.

Population:  12,285,470.

Temperature:  Summer - Max : 43^oC. Min : 21^oC.
Winter - Max : 20^oC. Min : 6^oC.