Patna rice is a kind or rice whose name is derived from Patna in India. Patna is used to describe a variety of long grain rice from the Bihar region of India. It is one Patna is mildly flavored rice. It has a robust, long and narrow, opaque grain that keeps its shape well for curries. Basmati rice is closely related to the Patna rice but has a stronger aroma. Patna rice is the most esteemed in United Kingdon and the United States and is the highest priced rice in the grocery stores.