Bihar Govt Releases Caste Survey Data Ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha Polls

The Bihar government releases significant caste survey findings on Monday, potentially influencing the dynamics of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in 2024. The data, shedding light on the demographic composition of the state, revealed that the combined population of the Other Backward Caste (OBC) and Extremely Backward Class (EBC) communities stands at a substantial 63 percent.

This pivotal report, emanating from a comprehensive caste-based survey conducted in Bihar, was presented during a press conference held in the state capital.

Vivek Kumar Singh, Additional Chief Secretary, provided key insights from the survey, stating, “The extremely backward class constitutes 36.01 percent, the general category comprises 15.52 percent, and the Other Backward Caste (OBC) accounts for 27 percent.”

The data further delineated the demographic landscape of Bihar, with Scheduled Castes constituting 19.65 percent and Scheduled Tribes representing 1.68 percent of the state’s population.

Religious demographics were also disclosed in the report, revealing that Hindus make up 81.99 percent of the state’s populace, followed by Muslims at 17.7 percent, Christians at 0.05 percent, Sikhs at 0.01 percent, Buddhists at 0.08 percent, and other religions at 0.12 percent.

Additionally, the survey highlighted that the Yadav community, which includes Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav, is the largest, encompassing 14.27 percent of Bihar’s population. The Kushwaha and Kurmi communities constitute 4.27 percent and 2.87 percent, respectively. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar belongs to the Kurmi community in the state.

The census reflects the state’s total population, which exceeds 13 crores. This demographic data is expected to play a significant role in shaping political strategies and alliances for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

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