List of governors of Bihar


The Governor of Bihar is a nominal head and representative of the President of India in the state of Bihar. The Governor is appointed by the President for a term of 5 years. Phagu Chauhan is the current governor of Bihar. Zakir Hussain and the 14th president of India Ram Nath Kovind were two such Governors of Bihar who went on to become the President of India.

Powers and functions

The Governor has:
In his ex-officio capacity, the Governor of Bihar is Chancellor of the universities of Bihar as per the Acts of the Universities.
was 26th Governor of Bihar who went on to become 14th President of India.

Governors of Bihar