The Bihar government has now completed its controversial caste-based census. The long-awaited report was released by the Chief Secretary today (October 02). The survey, conducted under the Nitish Kumar administration, has been a topic of much debate and legal scrutiny.Bihar caste-based census is out now!“Backward class in Bihar is 27.13 per cent. The extremely backward class is 36.01 per cent, General category is 15.52 per cent. The total population of Bihar is more than 13 crore,” Vivek Kumar Singh, additional chief secretary, Bihar, said.The report of the caste-based census conducted in Bihar has been released. Backward class in Bihar is 27.13%. The extremely backward class is 36.01%, General category is 15.52%. The total population of Bihar is more than 13 crores: Vivek Kumar Singh, Additional Chief Secretary,… pic.twitter.com/SWlpjyWF9C— ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2023 Notably, the Bihar caste-based survey, also known as the Bihar Jaati Adharit Ganana, has reported a total population of more than 13 crore people. According to the report, it has segregated the percentage of the people belonging to various castes such as the backward class holding 27% of the population, while the extremely backward caste constitutes 36%.Now, the Scheduled Castes (SC) account for over 19% whereas Scheduled Tribes (ST) is nearly 1.68%. The upper castes or Savarnas, represent 15.52% of the total population of the state.Bhumihars constitute 2.86% of the population, Brahmins 3.66%, Kurmis 2.87%, Musahars 3%, and Yadavas 14%.The press conference to announce these findings was led by Development Commissioner Vivek Singh, who operates under the leadership of the Chief Secretary.Despite facing challenges and backlash from the opposition parties over caste-based surveys, the state government maintained that the survey was crucial for social justice. The Supreme Court did not halt the exercise, allowing the state to proceed with its plans.CM Nitish Kumar tweetsOn the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has tweeted in Hindi, “Today, on the auspicious occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, the data of caste-based census conducted in Bihar has been published. Many congratulations to the entire team engaged in the work of caste-based enumeration. The proposal for caste-based enumeration was passed unanimously in the Legislature.”Today, on the auspicious occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, the data of caste-based census conducted in Bihar has been published. Many congratulations to the entire team engaged in the work of caste-based enumeration. The proposal for caste-based enumeration was passed unanimously in… https://t.co/CBtjpWENud pic.twitter.com/4NJUxgC3Mv— ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2023
