Question 1

Which officer serves as the head of a Police Range in the administrative structure of Bihar?

Accepted Answer

Deputy Inspector General (DIG). A Police Range is administratively headed by a Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG). This officer supervises the Superintendents of Police in the districts within that range. The DIG reports to the Inspector General (IG) of the respective zone.

Question 2

How many Police Ranges are currently established in the Bihar Police organization?

Accepted Answer

12 Ranges. There are currently 12 Police Ranges in the state of Bihar. These ranges group multiple districts together for better administrative control. Each range is headed by an officer of the rank of Deputy Inspector General (DIG).

Question 3

Who is the highest-ranking officer in a Police Zone in Bihar?

Accepted Answer

Inspector General (IG). A Police Zone is headed by an officer of the rank of Inspector General of Police (IG). A zone typically comprises one or more police ranges. The IG is responsible for the overall law and order maintenance in that large geographical area.

Question 4

What is the total number of Police Districts in Bihar, including special police districts?

Accepted Answer

40 Districts. The total number of Police Districts in Bihar is 40. This number is higher than the 38 revenue districts because it includes two special police districts. Navgachhia and Bagaha are the additional units created for better policing.

Question 5

Which of the following is considered a 'Police District' but not a revenue district in Bihar?

Accepted Answer

Bagaha. Bagaha has the status of a Police District but is not a separate revenue district. It was carved out administratively to ensure better police management in the region. The civil administration usually remains under the West Champaran revenue district.

Zones & Ranges — Set 1