Gaya district is known as the 'Land of Gods' because of its immense religious significance. It is home to the Vishnupad Temple and is a major pilgrimage site for Hindu devotees.

According to the 2011 Census, Bihar's literacy rate was approximately 59.8%, which remains one of the lower literacy rates among Indian states, making education a key development priority.

Hiuen Tsang visited multiple significant Buddhist sites in Bihar including Nalanda University, Rajgir, and Bodhgaya during his travels in the 7th century CE.

The Ministry of Rural Development's schemes like MGNREGA and rural infrastructure development have been significant in Bihar's development focus in recent years.

The Great Stupa of Nalanda, also known as the Nalanda Stupa, is one of the largest brick structures built in ancient times and represents the architectural brilliance of the Gupta period.

Rajgir was the capital of the Magadha Kingdom, one of the most powerful ancient kingdoms in India. It was later replaced by Pataliputra as the capital.

Although Bhagat Singh was born in Punjab, he had strong connections with Bihar revolutionaries. Chandrasekhar Azad was primarily associated with Bihar and the revolutionary movement.

The Bihar Kaushal Development Mission is a state-specific initiative to provide skill training and employment opportunities to rural youth in Bihar.

Munger district is known for salt production from saline groundwater and is a significant salt-producing region in eastern India.

Vaishali, the ancient capital of the Licchavi Republic, has been developed as a major heritage and Buddhist pilgrimage tourism site in Bihar.