The city came into existence in 1972. Earlier it was a part of Shahabad district. The city is named "Bhojpur" after great Paramara King Bhoja. Veer Kunwar Singh Kila at Jagdishpur, Jain Mandir at Mahadeva and Aranya Devi Temple are some of the most visited places in Bhojpur.
Flying to Bhojpur: Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (159 km away) is nearby airport to Bhojpur offers international flights from New York, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur(Malaysia), London, Bangkok and domestic flights from Ranchi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Varanasi, Delhi, Indore, Bhubaneswar, Lucknow, Guwahati, Bagdogra, Chandigarh, Bangalore.
Driving to Bhojpur:
| Destination | Distance (km) | Time (hh:mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Arrah | 57.5 km | 1:50 |
| Mau | 134 km | 4:04 |
| Patna | 162 km | 4:46 |
| Varanasi | 167 km | 4:08 |
| Gaya | 145 km | 4:33 |
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