Bihar

Bihar (; ) is a state in the Republic of India, covering an area of 38,202 mi² (99,200 km²).  The capital is Patna.  Bihar is bordered by the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh to the west, Jharkhand to the south, and West Bengal to the east.  To the north of Bihar is the country of Nepal. In traditional Indian geography it falls under the East Indian zone. It is one of the poorest regions in India.

 Population 
A census in 2023 of the 130 million people in the state collected information about castes for the first time since 1931.  15.5% were upper caste.  27.1% were other backward class. 36% were extremely backward class and 21.4% were scheduled castes or scheduled tribes.  Brahmins, the highest  caste, were less than 4% of the population.

Provincial symbols of Bihar

Related pages
 Sasaram

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