The city of Patna is situated in Bihar on the southern banks of River Ganga. The presence of alluvial soil makes the land very fertile here. Patna is the largest riverine city in the world with Ghaghara, Gandak, Punpun and Sone rivers also passing in its vicinity. The land is elevated up to 53 m.
The climate here is subtropical humid with extremely hot summers. Patna receives monsoon from June to September and chilly winters from November to February.
Patna is a major city in India and is well-connected by all means of transport. NH30, NH31 and NH2 pass through Patna. It has several railway stations offering direct connectivity to all major cities and small towns in its vicinity. The LJP Airport is a domestic airport with frequent flights to Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmadabad, Indore and Ranchi.
There are several options for going around in the city that include rickshaws, buses, cabs, local trains. The government has also approved the plan for Patna Metro to be developed.
