Caste Census Data Bihar

Lalu Yadav's 'Despite Conspiracies...' ATTACK On BJP After Bihar Caste Census

Lalu Yadav's Reaction On Bihar Caste Census: With this release, the government of Bihar, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has successfully completed the caste-based census.

Oct 02, 2023, 14:30 PM IST

'Development On The Basis Of THIS Data...': Nitish Kumar Full Statement Bihar Caste Census

On Friday, the Bihar government unveiled the findings of its caste-based census in the state, providing valuable statistical insights into the religious and caste demographics of the region. The majority of Bihar's population adheres to Hinduism (82%) or Islam (18%). Minor populations follow other faiths, such as Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism, or various other religions. Additionally, the census has identified various social strata and opportunities within the population. These groups include those classified as backward (27%), extremely backward (36%), scheduled caste (20%), and scheduled tribe (2%).

Oct 02, 2023, 14:14 PM IST