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What did the Bihar Caste Census reveal?
Demographic insights including the distribution of various castes.
Which socio-economic indicators were included in the Bihar caste survey?
The Bihar Caste Census was conducted in a single phase.
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How many enumerators were involved in the Bihar caste survey?
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How many castes were identified in the Bihar Caste Census?
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The Bihar Caste Census may impact the ceiling on reservations in the state.
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What percentage of the population comprises Extremely Backward Class (EBC) in Bihar?
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Bihar Caste Census
- The Bihar government recently released the results of its caste survey, providing valuable data on caste distribution in Bihar.
- The survey identified 214 castes and assigned individual codes.
- The caste survey was conducted in three phases, involving approximately 2.64 lakh enumerators documenting data from 29 million registered households.
- The survey encompassed 17 socio-economic indicators, including caste.
- The survey found that the population of Bihar is dominated by OBCs and EBCs.
- The Extremely Backward Class (EBC) comprises 36.01% of the population.
- The survey's findings may open the door to challenging the 50% ceiling on reservations in the state.
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Explore the recent findings of the Bihar caste survey, which highlights the distribution of 214 castes within the state. This comprehensive survey involved 2.64 lakh enumerators assessing data from 29 million households, focusing on various socio-economic indicators. Discover how the results may impact reservation policies in Bihar.
