Area- 173,877 sq km
Capital – Patna
Main language- Hindi, Bhojpuri, Maithili
Latitude-21°-58'-10" ~ 27°-31'-15" N
Longitude-82°-19'-50" ~ 88°-17'-40" E
Normal Rainfall-1,205 mm
Height above Sea-Level -173 Feet
Avg. Number of Rainy Days -52.5 Days in a Year
Folksongs & music of Bihar
Bihar has a very old tradition of beautiful folk songs, sung during
important family occasions, such as marriage, birth ceremonies, festivals,
etc. They are sung mainly in group settings without the help of many musical
instruments, though Dholak,Bansuri , and occasionally Tabla and Harmonium
are used.Bihar also has a tradition of lively Holi songs known as 'Phagua',
filled with fun rhythms.During the 19th century, when the condition of Bihar
worsened under the British misrule, many Biharis had to migrate as
indentured labourers to West Indian islands, Fiji, and Mauritius. During
this time many sad plays and songs called biraha became very popular, in the
Bhojpur area. Dramas on that theme continue to be popular in the theaters of
Patna.
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