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Where in Bihar is the Muslim population particularly concentrated?

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The Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India, features a tall, intricately carved central spire surrounded by smaller shrines, trees, and gardens. — Bihar Mahabodhi Buddhist temple, built in the 2nd century ce, Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India.

In the state of Bihar, India, Muslims constitute the largest minority group. They are primarily concentrated in northern Bihar, with a notable density in and around the city of Purnia in the northeastern part of the state.1