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Question 1

What is the current population density of Bihar and how does it compare to the national average?

Accepted Answer

Bihar's population density is 1,106 persons per sq km (Census 2011), nearly three times the national average of 382 persons per sq km, making it India's most densely populated major state.

Question 2

How many migrants originate from Bihar and where do they primarily work?

Accepted Answer

The Bihar Migration Survey 2021 estimated 10.7 million migrants from Bihar, with 65% engaged in seasonal/circular migration to Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Maharashtra, and Gujarat for construction, brick kilns, agriculture, and domestic work.

Question 3

What are the key government schemes addressing Bihar's population and migration challenges?

Accepted Answer

Key schemes include Mission Parivar Vikas (fertility reduction), Jeevika (women's SHGs), Kushal Yuva Program (skill development), Bihar Migration Survey 2021, and the Bihar Migrant Workers Welfare Board (2022) for migrant protection and portability of benefits.

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