Comparisons
Bihar vs. the other two most closely populated regions in India: Maharashtra and West Bengal
Bihar in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bihar followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Bihar, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Hajipur, Patna and Maharajganj. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Hajipur rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Patna rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Maharajganj followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease.
How do development practices in Bihar fare in comparison to others in India? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Bihar was the 14th-most disconnected out of the 32 regions in India. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in India, street construction in Bihar has become more disconnected. Bihar ranked 20th in 1975, 21st in 1976-1990, 20th in 1991-2005 and 14th in 2006-2020.
Bihar in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Bihar is Chandanpur with an SNDi of 29.2, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Gamharia with an SNDi of 1.2, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Gamharia, Chandanpur
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Bihar rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Bihar, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Hajipur, Patna and Maharajganj. Out of the three cities, Maharajganj does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Maharajganj was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
To date, Bihar is the 18th-most disconnected out of the 32 regions in India. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in India, the street network in Bihar has become more disconnected. Bihar ranked 20th in 1975, 21st in 1976-1990, 20th in 1991-2005 and 18th in 2006-2020.