Data Dashboard · Bihar 2024
Bihar State Snapshot
A comprehensive, data-driven overview of Bihar's socioeconomic, demographic, and developmental landscape — curated by NBRF researchers.
128.5M
Population
Census 2011 base, estimated 2024
10.5%
GSDP Growth
Among fastest-growing states
61.8%
Literacy Rate
Rising 5.6% from prev. census
27/1000
Infant Mortality
Live births (SRS 2022)
24%
Agriculture Share
of GSDP, 80% workforce
11.3%
Urban Population
Low urbanisation, high potential
Quick Demographics
1,106/km²
Population Density
918 / 1000
Sex Ratio
58%
Youth (< 25 yrs)
38
Districts
101
Sub-divisions
~$600
GDP per Capita
Education
Literacy Rate
Male: 71.2% | Female: 51.5%
61.8%
School Enrollment (6-14)
Near universal enrolment
96%
Higher Education Institutions
Universities, colleges
700+
NALANDA (Intl. Univ.)
Global research hub
Revived
Health
Life Expectancy
Rising steadily
68.2 yrs
Infant Mortality Rate
per 1,000 live births
27
Kala-azar Elimination
WHO-certified progress
95%+ districts
Maternal Mortality Rate
per 100,000 live births
130
Infrastructure
Electrification
All villages electrified
99.9%
Road Density
State Highway Network
High
Ganga Expressway
Economic corridor
Planned
Patna Metro
Phase-1 underway
In Progress
Water & Sanitation
Safe Drinking Water
Households covered
82%
Sanitation Coverage
ODF declared villages
75%+
Flood-prone Area
Of total geographical area
73%
Irrigation Coverage
Of net sown area
46%
Agricultural Powerhouse
85%
of India's total
Makhana (Fox Nut)
71%
of India's total
Litchi
13%
of India's total
Mango
3rd Largest
in India
Tobacco
Bihar Vision 2030
$100 Billion
Double GSDP
Driven by IT, food processing & eco-tourism
By 2025
Skill 10M Youth
Highest demographic dividend in India
Smart City
Bihta IT City
Technology & innovation hub near Patna