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

Zee News Monday, 2 October 2023
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%).
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 The Nitish Kumar government in Bihar has released findings of its much-awaited caste survey which revealed that OBCs and EBCs constitute a whopping 63% of the state’s total population. With this Bihar has become the first state to release data from the caste-based survey. The report indicates that...

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