Economy
In 2006 the Ministry of Panchayati Raj named Purnia one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640). It is one of the 36 districts in Bihar currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF). Agricultural products include: Paddy, Maize, Pulses and Wheat. Also oil seeds. Roughly one third of the area sown is under rice (paddy). Cash crops such as vegetables and water-melons are also grown
A large commercial complex called ' Abha Complex ' is being set up at Line Bazar .The owner Dr. D N Roy, plans to open 65 shops in that area . A small part comprising 35 shops has already been constructed .
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