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Synopsis This atlas on the state of Bihar is adorned with a fascicule of thirty six maps. Here an attempt has been made to portray the overall appraisal of the state’s environment and resources along with human impact. Keeping view of the information available, the thematic maps at suitable scales and layout have been chosen. In order to do so, authentic district and block level available data was procured from different government offices which have been analysed, categorized and symbolized.

Bihar is extended between 24 degree 15’ 06” N and 27 degree 30’ 36” N latitudes and 83 degree 18’ 36” E and 88 degree  16’ 48” E longitudes comprising thirty eight districts and 534 blocks having its headquarters in Patna. To appreciate physical conditions, relevant maps of relief, slope, soil, drainage and river basins and ground water have been prepared. Maps of annual and seasonal rainfall, annual temperature and forest and natural vegetation have been included as climate is determinant of natural vegetation and soil types. It also intimately affects human activities and welfare directly through agricultural production and creating suitable living environment.

The objective here is to provide the spatial information on different aspects of the state through maps. The spatial gaps have to be identified for immediate attention. The strength and weakness is to be understood for preparing a strategy for development of a particular sub-region or part of the state which will ultimately contribute to economic growth of the state as a whole. Bihar ahs to move forward with all its problems and potentials.