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Which part of India is called Purvanchal?

Give any two of its features.

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  • Purvanchal is a geographic region in northern India, comprising the eastern end of Uttar Pradesh state and certain western districts of Bihar.
  • It is surrounded by Nepal in the north, Bihar in the east, Madhya Pradesh in the south and Avadh region of Uttar Pradesh in the west.
  • Bhojpuri is the predominant language here.
  • Varanasi is the largest district in this region.
  • Purvanchal has several prestigious educational institutions like Benares Hindu University and some very famous tourist attractions.

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