Bihar Caste Census Population report was released on 2 October 2023. The caste based data of Bihar population was requested by the Nitish Kumar Government to analyze the situation and record says that the population of this individual state is above 13 Crore.
Bihar Caste Census Population
Bihar is the largest and most highly populated state in India. The Bihar Caste Census Population report revealed that 27.1 percent of the population is from the underprivileged classes, while 36 percent are from the very underprivileged classes (EBC), 19.7 percent are from Scheduled Castes, and 1.7 percent are from Scheduled Tribes in Bihar.
| S.No. | Caste | Population | Percent (%) |
| 1. | Backward classes | 3,54,63,936 | 27.1286% |
| 2. | Extremely Backward Class | 4,70,80,514 | 36.0148% |
| 3. | Scheduled Caste | 2,56,89,820 | 19.6518% |
| 4. | Scheduled Tribes | 21,99,361 | 1.6824% |
| 5. | Unreserved | 2,02,91,679 | 15.5224% |
| Total | 13,07,25,310 | 100% | |
According to a study provided by Development Commissioner Vivek Singh. 15.5 percent of people belong to the higher castes. There were more than 131 million people living in the state overall. The study revealed the Yadav community, also known as the Bihar Jati Adharit Ganana, to be the biggest sub-group, making up 14.27% of all OBC categories.
Bihar Caste Census Report 2023
Bihar Govt has released the caste-based census report on 2 October 2023. They have released the cast based record. It has been in process for the past few months and finally the report is in front of everyone and the records presented are saying that the total population of Bihar is more than 13 Cr.
| Report | Bihar Cast Census Population |
| State | Bihar |
| Country | India |
| Report Released on | 2 October 2023, Monday |
| Released By | Nitish Kumar |
| Population of Bihar | 13 Cr + |
The government has been pressured by the INDIA alliance to conduct a countrywide caste-based survey. As a result of the Trinamool Congress’ refusal to endorse the bloc’s desire to pressure the government to perform a caste census, there are now disagreements within the bloc on this demand.
Bihar Caste Census Survey Result 2023
On January 7, the government of Bihar began the two-phase caste survey. Following an examination of Bihar’s 38 districts, the financial circumstances of families were noted along with their caste. While the Supreme Court (SC) continues to hear petitions against a Patna High Court ruling order that permitted the ongoing conduct of the poll, the caste-based survey has now been made public. The cast wise records are mentioned below-
| Yadav | 14.26% |
| Bhoomihar | 2.87% |
| Brahman | 3.65% |
| Koiri | 4.27% |
| Kurmi | 2.87% |
| Kayasth | 0.6% |
| Mochi, Chamar, Ravidas | 5.2% |
| Mushar | 3.08% |
| Rajput | 3.45% |
| Bania | 2.31% |
| Mallah | 2.6% |
The Patna HC judgment, which supported the state’s decision, was being challenged in the current hearing when the central government filed a petition with the SC asking for permission to intervene.
Bihar Caste Census Data 2023
Bhumihars make up 2.86 percent of the population compared to 3.66 percent of Brahmins. The protected population is made up of 4.27 percent Kushwaha and 2.87 percent Kurmi, respectively. Hindus make up 81.99 percent of the state’s people, compared to Muslims, who make up 17.70 percent.
The state government’s endeavors to elevate all sectors would benefit from the study, according to a tweet by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on X (previously Twitter). Legal challenges and objections from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the survey had to be overcome by the chief minister.
Bihar Two phased Caste Survey 2023
On January 7, the Bihar government began the two-phase caste survey. Following an examination of Bihar’s 38 districts, the financial circumstances of families were noted along with their caste. While the Supreme Court (SC) continues to hear petitions against a Patna High Court ruling order that permitted the ongoing conduct of the survey, the caste-based survey has now been made public.
The Patna HC judgment, which supported the state’s decision, was being challenged in the current hearing when the central government filed a petition with the SC asking for permission to intervene.
Benefit of Caste-based Census in Bihar
The caste-based census in Bihar would be helpful for everyone and would allow the state to strive for the growth of diverse parts of society, the chief minister emphasized in August after the process was finished.
In response to a question on some parties’ opposition to the caste-based counting, Kumar stated that the decision to conduct the survey was made following a unanimous vote by the leaders of all major parties in the state, including the BJP.
Why Caste-based Census Bihar?
The government has been pressured by the INDIA alliance to conduct a countrywide caste-based survey. As a result of the Trinamool Congress’ refusal to endorse the bloc’s desire to pressure the government to perform a caste census, there are now disagreements within the bloc on this demand. Rahul Gandhi said last week that if Congress wins the Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections, which are anticipated to be held in November, they will carry out a similar operation.
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