Bihar

Bihar

country
Bihar State

State in eastern India — one of India's poorest states with significant policy challenges in education, health, and infrastructure.

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13 cr

Population

63.8%

Literacy Rate

4.1%

G D P Contribution

38

Districts

85

Stories

Timeline

Timeline

1912
1921
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1938
1947
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Data & Statistics

13 cr

Population

63.8%

Literacy Rate

4.1%

G D P Contribution

38

Districts

Sources

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