Bihar releases caste census report, Nitish Kumar applauds team

The Bihar government has released the findings of its caste-based census, revealing key insights into the state's demographic composition. According to the report, the backward class constitutes 27.13% of the population, while the extremely backward class makes up 36.01%. The general category represents 15.52% of the population.

The census, conducted in Bihar, a state with a total population of over 13 crores, was completed on August 6, with data uploaded by August 12. The information collected during the survey has been made accessible exclusively to government departments via the BIJAGA (Bihar Jaati Adharit Ganana) app.

Nitish Kumar celebrated the release of the caste census report on social media, taking to X to express his congratulations to the entire team responsible for its preparation. The disclosure of this data is a significant step in understanding the state's social structure and will likely inform government policies aimed at addressing the needs and concerns of various caste groups. The caste census is expected to provide valuable insights into social disparities and guide initiatives aimed at achieving greater equity and inclusivity in Bihar.

आज गांधी जयंती के शुभ अवसर पर बिहार में कराई गई जाति आधारित गणना के आंकड़े प्रकाशित कर दिए गए हैं। जाति आधारित गणना के कार्य में लगी हुई पूरी टीम को बहुत-बहुत बधाई !

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— Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) October 2, 2023