Newspaper Advertising in Patna
Book classified & display ads in Hindustan, Dainik Jagran, Dainik Bhaskar, Prabhat Khabar, Aj, Rashtriya Sahara, Times of India, The Telegraph, Hindustan Times, The Indian Express and every leading Patna publication. Nalanda-Rajgir heritage tourism, IIT Patna/NIT Patna education, Bihar Vidhan Sabha political, Bihar government tenders & Patna HC legal notices — through a single call or WhatsApp.
Patna's Newspaper Media Landscape
Quick Answer: Patna is Bihar's capital and largest city — population ~25 lakh metro. As the capital of India's 3rd-most populous state (Bihar has 12 crore+ population), Patna is a critical Hindi print market. Hindustan (HT Media's Hindi flagship) has one of its strongest markets in Bihar; Dainik Jagran, Dainik Bhaskar, and Prabhat Khabar compete intensely. Prabhat Khabar has particular Bihar-Jharkhand roots (HQ historically Ranchi/Patna). Combined with Rashtriya Sahara (Muslim community), Aj (Varanasi HQ with strong Bihar reach), and English dailies (Times of India, The Telegraph — Kolkata's Bihar-adjacent flagship, Hindustan Times), Patna hosts India's most competitive Hindi print market.
Patna's advertising market is powered by five distinct demand streams. First is Bihar government + political advertising — Bihar Vidhan Sabha, Bihar Vidhan Parishad, Bihar Secretariat all HQ'd in Patna. IPRD Bihar (Information & Public Relations Department) handles massive volumes of government advertising, scheme announcements (Nitish/Lalu-era, current NDA-Mahagathbandhan cycles), tender publications, and cross-Bihar administrative campaigns.
Second is Nalanda-Rajgir-Bodh Gaya heritage tourism advertising — UNESCO World Heritage Nalanda ancient university (100km from Patna), Bodh Gaya (Buddha's enlightenment site — UNESCO, 130km), Rajgir (Buddhist and Jain pilgrimage — 90km), Vaishali (Jain heritage — 60km). Cross-India Buddhist pilgrimage advertising is significant.
Third is education advertising — IIT Patna (est. 2008), NIT Patna, AIIMS Patna, Patna University (est. 1917 — India's 7th-oldest university), Patna Medical College Hospital (PMCH), Nalanda University (revived), and hundreds of coaching centres (Bihar is India's coaching capital for civil services — Bihar has produced more UPSC toppers per capita than most states).
Fourth is Sikh community + Guru Gobind Singh heritage advertising — Takht Sri Patna Sahib is one of the five Takhts (highest seats) of Sikhism, birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh. Attracts Sikh pilgrims worldwide. Fifth is Patna HC legal notices + real estate advertising. Patna HC is India's 4th-oldest HC. Combined with BUDA (Bihar Urban Development Authority) plot auctions, Patna Municipal Corporation notices, and cross-Bihar builder campaigns. Malik Advertising is rate-empanelled with every Patna publication.
Patna Print Media — Key Facts
| State | Bihar Capital · India's 3rd-most populous state (12 cr+ population) |
| Identity | Ancient Pataliputra (2600+ years) · Bihar Capital · Buddhist & Jain Heritage · Takht Sri Patna Sahib · Coaching Capital of Civil Services |
| Population | ~25 lakh metro; ~20 lakh city (2011 census; grown significantly) |
| Literacy Rate | 84%+ (district; well above Bihar state average) |
| Active Publications | 15+ (Hindi dominant with English + Urdu) |
| Primary Languages | Hindi (dominant), Urdu (Muslim community), English (corporate/academic), Maithili/Bhojpuri (cultural) |
| Top Hindi Dailies | Hindustan (HT Media Hindi flagship — Bihar No.1), Dainik Jagran, Dainik Bhaskar, Prabhat Khabar (Bihar/Jharkhand focus), Aj (Varanasi HQ + Bihar), Rashtriya Sahara Hindi, Nav Bharat Times, Amar Ujala |
| Top English Dailies | Times of India (Patna edition), The Telegraph (Kolkata HQ + Bihar), Hindustan Times, The Indian Express, The Hindu |
| Top Urdu Dailies | Rashtriya Sahara Urdu, Inquilab, Qaumi Tanzeem, Sahafat, Farooqui Tanzeem |
| Unique Institutions | Patna High Court (est. 1916 — India's 4th-oldest HC), Bihar Vidhan Sabha, Bihar Vidhan Parishad, Bihar Secretariat, IIT Patna (est. 2008), NIT Patna, AIIMS Patna, Patna University (est. 1917 — India's 7th-oldest), Patna Medical College Hospital (PMCH), Chanakya National Law University, Nalanda University (revived), Takht Sri Patna Sahib (one of five Takhts of Sikhism — birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh), Golghar (18th-century granary landmark), Gandhi Maidan (historical rally ground), Bihar Museum, Patna Sahib Junction, Patna Airport (Jayaprakash Narayan Intl.), Nalanda ancient university (100km — UNESCO), Bodh Gaya (130km — UNESCO Buddha enlightenment site), Rajgir (90km — Buddhist+Jain pilgrimage), Vaishali (60km — Jain heritage), Mahabodhi Temple (Bodh Gaya), Vikramshila ruins |
| Court Jurisdiction | Patna High Court (est. 1916; jurisdiction over all Bihar) · Patna District Court |
| Statutory Authority | IPRD Bihar (Information & Public Relations Department) · PMC Patna (Patna Municipal Corporation) · BUDA (Bihar Urban Development Authority) |
| Key Economy | Bihar government/administration, education hub (IIT Patna/NIT Patna/AIIMS/Patna University), coaching centres (civil services capital — Bihar produces more UPSC toppers per capita than most states), Nalanda-Bodh Gaya-Rajgir Buddhist pilgrimage tourism, Ganga riverside heritage tourism, agri-produce trading (rice/wheat/maize), pharma (some units), Bihar political ecosystem |
Top Newspapers for Advertising in Patna
Quick Answer: The top publications for advertising in Patna are Hindustan (HT Media Hindi flagship — Bihar No.1 with pan-state dominance), Dainik Jagran (Hindi), Dainik Bhaskar (Hindi), Prabhat Khabar (Bihar/Jharkhand-focused Hindi with deep local roots), Aj (Varanasi HQ with strong Bihar reach), and Rashtriya Sahara (Hindi + Urdu for Muslim community). For English, Times of India (Patna edition), The Telegraph (Kolkata HQ — strong Bihar edition), Hindustan Times, and The Indian Express. Urdu papers reach the significant Muslim community.
Patna's newspaper hierarchy is unusual for a Hindi-belt city in that Hindustan (HT Media Hindi) leads — Bihar is one of Hindustan's absolute strongest markets. Dainik Jagran and Dainik Bhaskar compete for the second position statewide. Prabhat Khabar has particularly strong Bihar-Jharkhand roots given its editorial DNA (founded in Ranchi, deep Bihar coverage). Aj (Varanasi HQ) reaches the western Bihar/Bhojpuri belt readers. The Telegraph's Bihar reach is exceptional given Kolkata's cultural-historical connections to Bihar (Bihar was carved out of Bengal Presidency).
| Newspaper | Language | Approx. Reach | Key Audience | Best Ad Categories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindustan | Hindi | Bihar No.1 — HT Media Hindi flagship | Mass Hindi Patna + pan-Bihar | Matrimonial, real estate, tender, HC notice |
| Dainik Jagran | Hindi | Bihar No.2 — UP-Bihar reach | Cross-Bihar Hindi households | Matrimonial, real estate, recruitment, tender |
| Dainik Bhaskar | Hindi | India's largest Hindi — Bihar edition | Cross-state Hindi | Matrimonial, tender, corporate |
| Prabhat Khabar | Hindi | Bihar/Jharkhand focused — deep roots | Bihar-Jharkhand Hindi households | Community, political, matrimonial, tender |
| Aj | Hindi | Varanasi HQ + Bhojpuri belt | Western Bihar, Bhojpuri readers | Community, matrimonial, cultural |
| Rashtriya Sahara (Hindi) | Hindi | Muslim community + Hindi | Muslim community, cross-community | Community, matrimonial, cultural |
| Nav Bharat Times | Hindi | TOI Group Hindi | Urban Hindi urban readers | Corporate, tender, real estate |
| Amar Ujala | Hindi | UP-Bihar cross-border | Cross-state Hindi | Matrimonial, community, cross-region |
| Times of India | English | Patna edition | Bihar corporate, IAS-IPS, IIT-P | Corporate, HC notice, tender, brand |
| The Telegraph | English | Kolkata HQ + strong Bihar | Bihar English readers, editorial | Editorial, HC notice, corporate |
| Hindustan Times | English | Patna coverage | Corporate, government | Corporate, HC notice, tender |
| The Indian Express | English | National editorial | Editorial, senior professionals | Editorial, HC notice, national brand |
| Rashtriya Sahara (Urdu) | Urdu | Bihar Muslim community | Muslim community, cross-region | Community, matrimonial, cultural |
| Inquilab | Urdu | Bihar Muslim community | Muslim community readers | Community, matrimonial, obituary |
| Qaumi Tanzeem | Urdu | Bihar-focused Urdu | Muslim community | Community, cultural |
Complete Publication Directory — Patna
Quick Answer: Malik Advertising books ads in every Hindi, English, and Urdu newspaper and publication serving Patna and Bihar. Free Hindi/English drafting (with Urdu translation available) included with every classified booking.
Hindi Newspapers — Bihar Dominance
HINDIEnglish Newspapers — Bihar Corporate + IIT-P + Academic
ENGLISHUrdu Newspapers — Bihar Muslim Community
URDUReady to Advertise in Patna's Top Publications?
Get your ad published in Hindustan, Dainik Jagran, Dainik Bhaskar, Prabhat Khabar, Aj, Rashtriya Sahara, Times of India, The Telegraph, Hindustan Times and more — free Hindi/English drafting, rate comparison, and same-day booking on classified ads.
Types of Newspaper Ads in Patna
Quick Answer: Patna publications offer three main ad formats. Classified text ads are billed per line/word and are ideal for matrimonial (Bihar Bhumihar/Rajput/Kayasth/Kurmi/Yadav/Muslim alliances), name change, and community notices. Classified display ads add borders, colours, and logos within the classified section. Display and colour display ads appear on news pages and are best for BUDA plot advertising, Nalanda-Bodh Gaya heritage tourism, IIT Patna/NIT Patna promotions, Bihar government tenders, and Patna HC legal advertising.
| Feature | Classified Text | Classified Display | Display / Colour Display |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billing Unit | Per word / per line | Per column centimetre | Per column centimetre / page fraction |
| Page Placement | Classified section | Classified section | Any news page |
| Colour | Black & white | Limited colour | Full colour available |
| Logo / Image | No | Yes | Yes |
| Typical Use | Matrimonial, name change, community | BUDA, IIT-P, coaching, clinic | Heritage tourism, real estate, HC notice, tender |
| Booking Lead Time | Same-day (before 4 PM cut-off) | 1 – 2 working days | 2 – 4 working days |
| Rate Info | 📞 Call or WhatsApp for current rate quote | ||
Newspaper Ad Categories We Book in Patna
Quick Answer: Malik Advertising books Bihar government tender, BUDA plot advertising, Nalanda-Bodh Gaya-Rajgir heritage tourism, IIT Patna/NIT Patna/AIIMS Patna education, Bihar community matrimonial (Bhumihar/Rajput/Kayasth/Kurmi/Yadav/Muslim), civil services coaching centres, Takht Sri Patna Sahib Sikh heritage, PMC Patna notices, real estate, name change, obituary, and Patna HC legal notices across every Patna publication. Free Hindi/English drafting with Urdu translation included.
Government & Legal Notice Publishing in Patna
Quick Answer: Patna statutory notices are published in IPRD Bihar-approved publications — primarily Hindustan, Dainik Jagran, Dainik Bhaskar, Prabhat Khabar (Hindi) and Times of India, The Telegraph, Hindustan Times (English). Patna HC legal notices route through the same publications as prescribed by the Registrar.
🏛 IPRD Bihar Government Notices
Information & Public Relations Department (IPRD), Bihar authorises all state government advertising in Patna. Hindustan, Dainik Jagran, Dainik Bhaskar, Prabhat Khabar, Aj, Times of India, The Telegraph, and Hindustan Times are the standard IPRD Bihar-empanelled publications. We provide rate confirmation, insertion orders, and official publication receipts.
⚖ Patna High Court Notices
Patna High Court (est. 1916 — India's 4th-oldest HC after Calcutta, Bombay, Madras) has jurisdiction over all Bihar. Legal notices typically published in Hindi (Hindustan/Jagran/Bhaskar/Prabhat Khabar) or English (TOI/Telegraph/HT) as prescribed by the Registrar. Certified clippings with column, page, and edition details supplied.
🏢 PMC Patna + BUDA Notices
PMC Patna (Patna Municipal Corporation) civic notices, BUDA (Bihar Urban Development Authority) plot allocation, and municipal notices require simultaneous Hindi and English publication. We coordinate multi-paper same-date publication across Hindustan, Jagran, TOI, and Telegraph with proofs delivered within 24 hours.
🎓 Bihar Board + Education Notices
BSEB (Bihar School Examination Board) publications, IIT Patna/NIT/AIIMS tender publications, Patna University academic notices, and cross-education-institution regulatory notices — published in IPRD-approved dailies with certified clippings for regulatory submission.
📑 Disownment & Property Surrender
Family disownment, property surrender, partnership dissolution, and firm-name change notices — require publication in at least one widely-circulated Hindi and one English publication. We publish across Hindi + English (+ Urdu for Muslim families) dailies and provide notarised clippings for legal use in Patna District Court and Patna HC.
🔔 Bihar Gazette Notifications
Name-change publications, society registration, marriage registration, and statutory company announcements coordinated alongside Bihar Gazette records. Single-submission filing with both gazette and newspaper timelines managed together by our team.
Patna's Trusted Ad Booking Partner
Quick Answer: Malik Advertising is rate-empanelled with every leading Patna publication plus statewide Bihar editions and Kolkata (The Telegraph) dailies. Clients get verified rates without broker markup, same-day booking on classified ads, Patna HC-compliant clippings, free Hindi/English drafting, and deep experience in Bihar government advertising, Nalanda-Bodh Gaya heritage tourism, and civil services coaching centre advertising.
- Rate empanelment with every major paper — Direct-negotiated rates with Hindustan, Dainik Jagran, Dainik Bhaskar, Prabhat Khabar, Aj, Rashtriya Sahara, Times of India, The Telegraph, Hindustan Times, The Indian Express, and statewide Bihar editions. No hidden markups.
- Free Hindi/English drafting with Urdu translation — Send us your requirement in any language; we deliver in Hindi + English (and Urdu where needed for Muslim community reach) ready for publication.
- Patna HC-compliant clippings — Certified newspaper clippings with column and page details, ready for direct submission to the Patna HC Registrar.
- Bihar government + IPRD expertise — Deep experience with IPRD Bihar tender publications, scheme announcements, political advertising (Vidhan Sabha cycles), and cross-Bihar administrative campaigns.
- Nalanda-Bodh Gaya heritage + IIT Patna specialisation — Deep experience with UNESCO Buddhist heritage tourism, IIT Patna/NIT/AIIMS admission campaigns, civil services coaching centre advertising, and cross-Bihar student recruitment.
- WhatsApp-friendly booking — Send ad text or design via WhatsApp; we handle everything — ideal for Bihar government departments, IIT-P/NIT/AIIMS clients, coaching centres, and out-of-station clients.
Malik Advertising — Patna Snapshot
| Established | 2003 (23+ years) |
| Publications Covered | 15+ Patna + statewide Bihar editions + Kolkata (Telegraph) |
| Hindi Dailies | Hindustan (Bihar No.1), Dainik Jagran, Dainik Bhaskar, Prabhat Khabar, Aj, Rashtriya Sahara Hindi, Nav Bharat Times, Amar Ujala |
| English Dailies | Times of India, The Telegraph, Hindustan Times, The Indian Express, The Hindu |
| Urdu Dailies | Rashtriya Sahara Urdu, Inquilab, Qaumi Tanzeem, Sahafat, Farooqui Tanzeem |
| HC Legal Notices | Patna HC compliant clippings |
| Industry Support | Bihar government/IPRD, Nalanda-Bodh Gaya Buddhist heritage, IIT-P/NIT/AIIMS education, civil services coaching, Takht Sri Patna Sahib Sikh heritage, Bihar political ecosystem, Muslim community |
| Classified Turnaround | Same-day booking (before 4 PM cut-off) |
| Ad Drafting | Free in Hindi, English & Urdu |
| Working Hours | 9 AM – 9 PM, all 7 days |
| Contact | +91-9417512148 · WhatsApp · email |
How to Book a Newspaper Ad in Patna
Quick Answer: (1) Call or WhatsApp Malik Advertising at +91-9417512148. (2) Share your requirement — publication, category, date, and text or design. (3) Approve the rate quote and design proof. (4) Ad is published on your chosen date; original clipping delivered.
FAQ — Newspaper Ads in Patna
Which is the No. 1 newspaper in Patna for advertising?
Hindustan (HT Media Hindi flagship) leads Patna's Hindi print — Bihar is one of Hindustan's absolute strongest markets. Dainik Jagran and Dainik Bhaskar are close competitors.
Prabhat Khabar (Bihar/Jharkhand's home-grown Hindi daily with deep local roots) has strong Bihar presence. Rashtriya Sahara serves the Muslim community. For English, Times of India, The Telegraph (Kolkata HQ with historically strong Bihar reach given Bihar was carved out of Bengal Presidency), and Hindustan Times dominate. Bihar is India's 3rd-most populous state (12 crore+) — Patna hosts India's most competitive Hindi print market.
How do I book a newspaper ad in Patna via WhatsApp?
Send your ad content, chosen newspaper (Hindustan, Dainik Jagran, Dainik Bhaskar, Prabhat Khabar, Times of India, etc.), category, and publication date on WhatsApp to +91-9417512148. We respond within minutes with a rate quote and design proof.
Once you approve, we book directly with the newspaper and share the publication clipping the day the ad appears. No office visit and no forms required.
Where do I publish Bihar government tender notices for Patna?
Bihar government tender notices are published in newspapers empanelled by IPRD Bihar (Information & Public Relations Department) — primarily Hindustan, Dainik Jagran, Dainik Bhaskar, Prabhat Khabar (Hindi) and Times of India, The Telegraph, Hindustan Times (English).
Malik Advertising books these tender notices on the specified date and delivers certified newspaper clippings for submission to the Bihar government tendering authority.
Which newspaper is used for Patna High Court legal notices?
Patna is the seat of the Patna High Court (established 1916) — India's 4th-oldest High Court (after Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras HCs). Jurisdiction over all of Bihar.
Court-ordered legal notices are typically published in Hindustan, Dainik Jagran, Dainik Bhaskar, Prabhat Khabar (Hindi) or Times of India, The Telegraph, Hindustan Times (English) as prescribed by the Registrar. Malik Advertising books on the required date and supplies certified clippings for direct submission to the Patna HC Registrar.
Do you handle Nalanda-Bodh Gaya heritage tourism, IIT Patna, and civil services coaching centre advertising?
Yes. For Nalanda-Bodh Gaya-Rajgir Buddhist heritage tourism — Nalanda ancient university (100km from Patna — UNESCO World Heritage), Bodh Gaya (130km — UNESCO Buddha enlightenment site), Rajgir (Buddhist+Jain pilgrimage — 90km), Vaishali (Jain heritage — 60km). We handle heritage tourism campaigns, monastery advertising, and cross-country Buddhist tourism promotion.
For IIT Patna + NIT + AIIMS + Patna University — IIT Patna (est. 2008), NIT Patna, AIIMS Patna, Patna University (est. 1917, India's 7th-oldest), PMCH, Chanakya National Law University, Nalanda University (revived). We handle admission announcements and cross-Bihar student recruitment.
For civil services coaching centres — Bihar is India's civil services aspirant capital (produces more UPSC toppers per capita than most states). Hundreds of coaching centres (Drishti IAS Patna, Vision IAS, Rukmini IAS, Chanakya IAS, Guru Rahman, and countless others). We handle mass coaching centre advertising, batch launches, and cross-Bihar aspirant recruitment.
Book Your Patna Newspaper Ad Now
Hindustan, Dainik Jagran, Dainik Bhaskar, Prabhat Khabar, Aj, Rashtriya Sahara, Times of India, The Telegraph, Hindustan Times — call or WhatsApp and we handle everything. Free Hindi/English drafting, Patna HC-compliant clippings, and Bihar government + Nalanda/Bodh Gaya heritage + civil services coaching specialisation.