Because of numerous geographical features, climatic conditions are also widely diversified on both a seasonal and regional basis, ranging from tropical to temperate extremes. In the midst of this complexity can be found the 34.4 million Awadhi Baiswari. They are located predominantly in the states of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Kanpur, and Dekhi. Their language is a member of the Indo-Aryan language family. Many are farmers who barely grow enough to survive.
Farms are extremely small and often very fragmented.
The raising of livestock, particularly horned cattle, buffalo, horses, and mules, is a central feature of the economy. Because of Hindu influence, however, these animals are used almost exclusively as beasts of burden rather than sources of meat. Other Awadhi live in Bihar, an agricultural state. Their chief crops are barley, maize, rice, sugarcane, and wheat. Indian culture is primarily Hindu-oriented.