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What is the population of Bihar in India?
For context, Bihar, with 104 Mn people according to the 2011 census, is the third most populous state in the country after UP and Maharashtra. Had it been a country, it would have been Italy and France put together. By area, it ranks 13th with 94,000 sq. km.
Is Bihar returning back to mean?
The only sliver of hope is that during the 80s and 90s Bihar diverged fast from India, but post 2000s there has been greater convergence, i.e. it is returning back to mean. Any understanding of the sad state of affairs in Bihar would require us to examine when did it start to get bad.
Why is Bihar lagging behind the rest of India in growth?
The short answer is that Bihar was already lagging behind rest of India pre-independence. The difference got exacerbated in the 90s especially, with liberalization, as many of the other states grew much faster in leaps and bounds while Bihar continued to languish.
When was the first archaeological record of Bihar found?
Chirand, on the northern bank of the Ganga River, in Saran district, has an archaeological record from the Neolithic age (about 2500–1345BC). Regions of Bihar—such as Magadha, Mithila and Anga —are mentioned in religious texts and epics of ancient India.
According to the 2011 Census, the population of Bihar is 103 million, which is about 8.58 percent of the total population of the country. 1) Bihar is India’s third-most populous state after Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra.
What happened to Bihar’s ancient past?
Bihar had none. The ancient past was glorious, but it is all but forgotten. It is not only so distant in the memory lane, it has already been appropriated by the whole of India. Today, the names of Budha, Jaina and Ashoka do not evoke the image of Bihar as the name of Shivaji would do to his state.
Why are Biharis not considered as a national identity of India?
Because Biharis lacked sub-nationalism! – That special feeling for the state. In fact, Bihari identity is not a self made identity. It was given to us by the others. When Bihar became the butt of jokes, when outsiders started making fun of the state, it was then that Biharis realized their separate existence from the rest of India.
Is Bihar making progress in improving its education system?
Recent policy initiatives and improvements in primary school enrolment show that Bihar is making progress in improving its education. Recent policies have focused on lowering the cost of schooling through subsidising or providing textbooks, uniforms, bicycles and cash transfers for attendance.