What is "purnia"

Purnia(Hindi : पूर्णियाँ ) is a city located in Purnia district in the Indian state of Bihar.It is the 4th largest city of Bihar in terms of Urban area & is located at a distance of nearly 300 kilometers from Patna the capital city of Bihar. Purnia is at a distance of 171 kilometers from Siliguri, 92 kilometers from Bhagalpur & 214 kilometres from Muzaffarpur.

It is at a distance of 450 kilometers from Kolkata.

The Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Border Security Force (BSF) and the SSB have their base within the district.

Purnia Lok Sabha constituency (formerly Purnea) is one of the 40 Lok Sabha (parliamentary) constituencies in Bihar state in eastern India.

Purnia (Vidhan Sabha constituency) is an assembly constituency in Purnia district in the Indian state of Bihar.