Purnia division
Purnia division is an administrative geographical unit of Bihar state of India. Purnia is the administrative headquarters of the division. The division consists of Purnia district, Katihar district, Araria district, and Kishanganj district. It was established in 1990. It is also known as Seemanchal. It is a part of the Kosi—Seemanchal subregion of the cultural Mithila region.
Purnia Division | |
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Location of Purnia division in Bihar | |
| Coordinates: 25.78°N 87.47°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Bihar |
| Region | Mithila (Kosi—Seemanchal subregion) |
| Established | 1990 |
| Headquarters | Purnia |
| Districts | Araria, Katihar, Kishanganj and Purnia district |
| Government | |
| • Divisional Commissioner | Mr. Rahul Mahival (IAS) |
| • Inspector General | Mr. Vinod Kumar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10,009 km2 (3,864 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 4th in Bihar |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 10,837,617 |
| • Rank | 4th in Bihar |
| • Density | 1,100/km2 (2,800/sq mi) |
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