What is Bhagalpur famous for in Indian textiles? Where can wholesale buyers source Bhagalpur silk?

Bhagalpur in Bihar is known as the "Silk City of India" — producing Tussar silk fabric that is distinctive for its natural earthy texture and colour. Bhagalpur silk (also called Bhagalpuri silk or Katia silk) is one of India's GI-tagged textile products.

What Bhagalpur produces:

• Tussar silk fabric — the flagship product (natural gold/copper tone, slightly rough texture)
• Dupion silk — with characteristic slubs
• Tassar silk sarees — traditional and contemporary designs
• Silk by the meter for blouse and garment fabric
• Silk-cotton blend fabric

Wholesale market: The main silk trading area is in Bhagalpur town — Nathnagar area has the primary weaving cluster. For larger quantities, traders in Kolkata (Burrabazar) also stock Bhagalpur silk.

Price range: Bhagalpur tussar saree wholesale ₹800–₹3,500 depending on design complexity and silk purity.