Fondly known as the Litchi Kingdom, and one of the major towns of Bihar, Muzaffarpur lies at the banks of the Burhi Gandak River, along with the rivers Bagmati and Lakhandayee. It is named after Muzaffar Khan, a revenue officer under the British rule. The city is the administrative headquarters of the Muzzafarpur district, which is a part of the Tirhut division. One of the largest commercial and educational centres in North Bihar, the town is famous for its production of Litchis, which are much sought after by locals and tourists alike.
