Bihar’s Population Mosaic: Beyond Numbers
Unveiling the tapestry of Bihar’s demographics reveals an expansive population exceeding 130 million, with a staggering 94 million grappling with the harsh realities of poverty, surviving on meager incomes of less than ₹200 a day.
Caste Distribution: A Closer Look
The survey discloses that among the state’s population, 63% belong to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) and Extremely Backward Classes (EBC) categories. Breaking it down further, OBC constitutes 27.13%, and EBC encompasses 36%. Additionally, Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) collectively make up slightly more than 21%.
The Socio-Economic Strata: Unveiling Disparities
In Bihar, the Scheduled Castes stand out as the most economically challenged, with a staggering 42.93% residing in poverty. In comparison, the Scheduled Tribes fare slightly better at 42.70%. Meanwhile, the economically vulnerable in the General Category include 33.16% from the backward classes, 33.59% from the extremely backward classes, and 25.09% from the general category.
Economic Struggles: Caste-Wise Analysis
General Category’s Dilemma: Bhumihaars at the Helm of Poverty
In the General category, the Bhumihaar community takes the lead in poverty, with 27.58% of its population facing economic hardships. Brahmins and Rajputs closely follow at 25.32% and 24.89%, respectively.
Marginalized Within the General: Sheikh Community’s Plight
Even within the General category, the Sheikh community stands out with 25.84% facing economic challenges. Among them, 10.38 lakh families exist, out of which 2.68 lakh are grappling with poverty.
Unraveling the Backward: Yadavs and Kushwahas
Backward Class Blues: Yadavs in Economic Turmoil
Within the backward classes, Yadavs bear the brunt of poverty, with 35.87% of their population struggling to make ends meet. This translates to 13.83 lakh families facing economic hardships. Following closely are Kushwahas, with 34.32% of their families grappling with financial challenges.
Economic Peaks: Kayasths at the Pinnacle
Caste and Wealth: Kayasths Emerge as Bihar’s Economic Elite
In a stark contrast, the Kayasth community emerges as the economic elite of Bihar, with a mere 13.83% of their population, comprising 23,639 families, facing economic challenges.
Political Echoes: Bihar’s Caste Survey Stirs Controversy
Political Discourse: BJP’s Reaction and Opposition’s Support
The recently released caste survey has sparked controversy, with the BJP dismissing it as an attempt to create confusion among the unsuspecting public. In contrast, the opposition, including the Congress and Aam Aadmi Party, has lent its support, advocating for caste surveys nationwide to ensure justice and inclusivity.
Bihar’s socio-economic landscape is a complex interplay of demographics, caste dynamics, and economic disparities, unraveling a narrative that goes beyond mere statistics, into the heart of societal challenges.
Bihar’s Population Mosaic: Beyond Numbers
Unveiling the tapestry of Bihar’s demographics reveals an expansive population exceeding 130 million, with a staggering 94 million grappling with the harsh realities of poverty, surviving on meager incomes of less than ₹200 a day.
Caste Distribution: A Closer Look
The survey discloses that among the state’s population, 63% belong to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) and Extremely Backward Classes (EBC) categories. Breaking it down further, OBC constitutes 27.13%, and EBC encompasses 36%. Additionally, Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) collectively make up slightly more than 21%.
The Socio-Economic Strata: Unveiling Disparities
In Bihar, the Scheduled Castes stand out as the most economically challenged, with a staggering 42.93% residing in poverty. In comparison, the Scheduled Tribes fare slightly better at 42.70%. Meanwhile, the economically vulnerable in the General Category include 33.16% from the backward classes, 33.59% from the extremely backward classes, and 25.09% from the general category.
Economic Struggles: Caste-Wise Analysis
General Category’s Dilemma: Bhumihaars at the Helm of Poverty
In the General category, the Bhumihaar community takes the lead in poverty, with 27.58% of its population facing economic hardships. Brahmins and Rajputs closely follow at 25.32% and 24.89%, respectively.
Marginalized Within the General: Sheikh Community’s Plight
Even within the General category, the Sheikh community stands out with 25.84% facing economic challenges. Among them, 10.38 lakh families exist, out of which 2.68 lakh are grappling with poverty.
Unraveling the Backward: Yadavs and Kushwahas
Backward Class Blues: Yadavs in Economic Turmoil
Within the backward classes, Yadavs bear the brunt of poverty, with 35.87% of their population struggling to make ends meet. This translates to 13.83 lakh families facing economic hardships. Following closely are Kushwahas, with 34.32% of their families grappling with financial challenges.
Economic Peaks: Kayasths at the Pinnacle
Caste and Wealth: Kayasths Emerge as Bihar’s Economic Elite
In a stark contrast, the Kayasth community emerges as the economic elite of Bihar, with a mere 13.83% of their population, comprising 23,639 families, facing economic challenges.
Political Echoes: Bihar’s Caste Survey Stirs Controversy
Political Discourse: BJP’s Reaction and Opposition’s Support
The recently released caste survey has sparked controversy, with the BJP dismissing it as an attempt to create confusion among the unsuspecting public. In contrast, the opposition, including the Congress and Aam Aadmi Party, has lent its support, advocating for caste surveys nationwide to ensure justice and inclusivity.
Bihar’s socio-economic landscape is a complex interplay of demographics, caste dynamics, and economic disparities, unraveling a narrative that goes beyond mere statistics, into the heart of societal challenges.
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