Muzaffarpur (मुज़फ़्फ़रपुर), Bihar

Muzaffarpur (Hindi: मुज़फ़्फ़रपुर) is a city in Bihar, India. It covers 3,172 sq km and has a population of 3.7 million people, making it the largest city in the state. Muzaffarpur also serves as the headquarters of Muzaffarpur district and Tirhut division.

Chhath Ghat festival in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India


The history of Muzaffarpur can be traced to the 6th century, when it was part of the Vrijjan Republic, a confederation of eight powerful clans. It later became part of the Pala Dynasty, and was ruled by Muslims beginning with Ghais-ud-din Iwas, the ruler of Bengal in the 13th century.

Today Muzaffapur is renowned for producing lycees. Other products of the city include handwoven textiles, mango, cauliflower and sugar.

Planning your trip to Muzaffarpur

The airport in Gaya is the nearest to Muzaffarpur. If you are already in India, it is probably more practical to get there by train. There are train services from Delhi. Alternatively, you can take a train to Gaya and from there continue to Muzaffarpur. There are also bus services connecting Muzaffarpur with all the main cities of Bihar. The capital of Bihar, Patna, is just three hours away by bus.

Places of Interest in Muzaffarpur

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