[5] During the late Vedic period (c. 1100–500 BCE), Videha became one of the major political and cultural centers of Ancient India, along with Kuru and Pañcāla.

[7] During the Mughal rule, Purnea was an outlying military province, and its revenue was mostly spent on protecting its borders against tribes from the north and east.

[9] On February 14, 1770 the district of Purnia in modern history was formed by the East India Company.

[10] Purnia is known for its uniquely designed organization, Ramakrishna Mission, where the festival Durga Puja is celebrated in October.

According to the 2011 census Purnia district has a population of 3,264,619,[15] roughly equal to the nation of Mauritania[16] or the US state of Iowa.

[21][22] Some major Hindu temples of Purnea are Puran Devi temple; which is sometimes credited for the name of the city, the Kali Mandir of old Purnia city on the bank of Saura river, the Maata Asthan in Chunapur, Panchmukhi Temple in line bazaar, the Rani Sati Mandir in Kasba, Prahlad Stambh in Banmankhi, and Dhima Shiv Mandir in Dhima, Banmankhi.

The Darghah is playing a major role to spread culture, education, kindness, secularism and spiritual spirits in Northeast Bihar since its establishment.

Deorhi at Garbanili (Purnea) hosts the ruins of Kala Bhawan the ancient Darbar (Palace) of Raja Kalanand Singh, where his successor still lives.

Purnia District in the Indian state of Bihar is primarily drained by two major rivers: These rivers play a crucial role in the agricultural and ecological dynamics of Purnia District and are essential water sources for the local population.

Shri Jibatsh Sharma 'Himanshu' native of Kajha Village, Block Krityanand Nagar, District Purnea 2.Fuleshwar Prasad Yadav,Native of Rikabganj Village Block Krityanand Nagar District Purnia