Bihar
Education
Historically, Bihar has been a major centre of learning, home to the ancient universities of Nalanda (established in 450 CE), Odantapurā (established in 550CE) and Vikramashila (established in 783 CE).

Bihar

Section Title: Education
Table Section Text: Historically, Bihar has been a major centre of learning, home to the ancient universities of Nalanda (established in 450 CE), Odantapurā (established in 550CE) and Vikramashila (established in 783 CE).

Year	Total	Males	Females

1961	21.95	35.85	8.11

1971	23.17	35.86	9.86

1981	32.32	47.11	16.61

1991	37.49	51.37	21.99

2001	47.53	60.32	33.57

2011	63.82	73.39	53.33

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Bihar has a total literacy rate of 63.82% with 73.39% for males and 53.33% for females.

final_sentence: Bihar has a total literacy rate of 63.82% with 73.39% for males and 53.33% for females.