Hajipur is the largest city and headquarters of Vaishali district of Tirhut Division in the Indian state of Bihar. Hajipur is the 10th leading city and 17th most populous city of Bihar, making it the second-fastest developing city, next to Patna. It had a total population of 4.43 lakh as per census 2011. Vaishali district is ranked 8th on a list of 38 districts in Bihar in terms of growth. The city is known for producing bananas. Patna, the capital of Bihar is only 10 km (6.2 mi) from Hajipur. The metropolis of Patna comprises PRDA area, includes Hajipur as well. Given that it is the second fastest-developing city in Bihar after Patma, there have been considerations to expand Patma into Greater Patma by absorbing Hajipur and other surrounding towns into it.