{"id":142447,"date":"2023-10-12T12:06:37","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T06:36:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=142447"},"modified":"2023-10-12T12:06:38","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T06:36:38","slug":"bihar-caste-census","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bihar-caste-census\/","title":{"rendered":"Bihar Caste Census"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bihar-caste-census\/#Bihar_Caste_Survey\" >Bihar Caste Survey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bihar-caste-census\/#Key_Findings_of_the_Caste_Census_in_Bihar\" >Key Findings of the Caste Census in Bihar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bihar-caste-census\/#Procedure_Adopted_in_the_Caste_Census\" >Procedure Adopted in the Caste Census<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bihar-caste-census\/#Significance_of_the_Bihar_Caste_Survey_Findings\" >Significance of the Bihar Caste Survey Findings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bihar_Caste_Survey\"><\/span>Bihar Caste Survey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The recent release of the Caste Census, 2023 by the Government of the State of Bihar has unveiled significant insights. According to the survey, the combined population of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs) accounts for a substantial 63% of Bihar&#8217;s total population. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These findings carry significant implications for not only state and national elections but also the identification of eligible beneficiaries for various government welfare programs and schemes. Understanding the demographic composition of the state&#8217;s population is essential for the equitable distribution of resources and ensuring that marginalized and disadvantaged groups receive the support they need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Findings_of_the_Caste_Census_in_Bihar\"><\/span>Key Findings of the Caste Census in Bihar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Different Castes and Communities (Bihar)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Percentage Population (%)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs)<\/td><td>36.01 %<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Other Backward Classes (OBCs)<\/td><td>27.12 %<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scheduled Castes<\/td><td>19.65 %<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scheduled Tribes<\/td><td>1.68%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Buddhists, Christians, Sikhs and Jains<\/td><td>&lt; 1 %<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Population (Bihar)<\/td><td>13.07 crores<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_Adopted_in_the_Caste_Census\"><\/span>Procedure Adopted in the Caste Census<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bihar Caste Survey, 2023 was conducted in two distinct phases, each with specific objectives and criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First Phase:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In this phase, the primary goal was to enumerate and record the number of households in Bihar.<\/li><li>Enumerators were provided with a set of 17 questions that respondents were required to answer.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Second Phase:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>During the second phase, the focus shifted to collecting data on individuals living within the households. This included information regarding their castes, sub-castes, and socio-economic conditions.<\/li><li>It&#8217;s worth noting that while respondents were asked to provide various details, such as their Aadhaar number, caste certificate number, and ration card number of the head of the family, the inclusion of these specific identifiers was optional.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These two phases were designed to comprehensively gather demographic and socio-economic data, including caste-related information, across the state of Bihar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_of_the_Bihar_Caste_Survey_Findings\"><\/span>Significance of the Bihar Caste Survey Findings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bihar Caste Survey, 2023 is expected to have significant implications and trigger various debates and actions. Here are some of the potential outcomes and effects of the survey:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Increasing the OBC Quota:<\/strong> The survey results are likely to intensify demands for increasing the OBC (Other Backward Classes) quota beyond the existing 27%. There may also be calls for a sub-quota specifically for the Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs).<\/li><li><strong>Justice Rohini Commission&#8217;s Recommendations:<\/strong> The Justice Rohini Commission, tasked with examining the sub-categorization of OBCs, submitted its report. The recommendations, once made public, could influence reservation policies.<\/li><li><strong>Redrawing of 50% Reservation Ceiling:<\/strong> The data from the survey may reignite the debate around the 50% ceiling on reservations imposed by the Supreme Court in the Indra Sawhney v Union of India case (1992). Depending on the population of OBCs, there might be calls for a proportionate increase in reservation quotas.<\/li><li><strong>Fulfillment of Con<\/strong>stitutional Obligations: The Caste Survey is aligned with the objectives stated in the Directive Principles of State Policies (DPSPs) outlined in Part IV of the Indian Constitution. It is expected to help in achieving the socio-economic objectives envisioned by the drafters of the Constitution.<\/li><li><strong>Realization of Sarvodaya:<\/strong> The data collected in the Caste Census can be used to develop targeted measures aimed at reducing inequality and promoting equity and social justice. This long-term goal aligns with the concept of &#8220;Sarvodaya,&#8221; which seeks the welfare and development of all.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, the survey is set to have far-reaching implications in terms of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bihar-govts-10-ews-reservation-in-judicial-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reservation<\/a> policies and social justice in Bihar and potentially across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-3 wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/monthly-current-affairs\/\" aria-label=\"Monthly Current Affairs 2026 PDF For SSC, Banking, Railways\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"84\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Monthly-Current-Affairs-2026-PDF.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Monthly Current Affairs 2026 PDF\" style=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/monthly-current-affairs\/\">Monthly Current Affairs 2026 PDF For SSC, Banking, Railways<\/a><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/banking-financial-awareness-april-2026-quiz\/\" aria-label=\"Banking &amp; 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