The Purnia district in Bihar, which holds the distinction of being the country's first district, was established by the East India Company as a military frontier province. Purnia, India's first district, was once infamous for being a den of robbers and dacoits. (File/Representational)

Purnia district : India is a huge country which currently has 780 census districts and administrative districts spread across 28 states and eight Union Territories. But did you know that India’s first district was established as far back as 1770 by the British East India Company, but the area was known as the den of robbers and dacoits?

Which is India’s first district?

The Purnia district in Bihar, which holds the distinction of being the country’s first district, was established by the East India Compan

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