Economy
Bihar GK · अर्थव्यवस्था · 15 facts
Per capita income: ~Rs. 52,000 (2020-21); Lower than national average
Major sectors: Agriculture (35%), Services (40%), Industry (25% approx)
State GDP: ~Rs. 7.5 lakh crore (nominal, 2020-21)
Unemployment rate: 5.4% (2020), higher than national average of 3.5%
Urbanization: 11.3% urban, 88.7% rural (2011 Census)
GSDP growth: 4.5% annual (pre-COVID), impacted by pandemic
Poverty: ~32% below poverty line; focus on inclusive growth programs
Tourism potential: Nalanda, Bodh Gaya, Rajgir, Vaishali attract pilgrims & tourists
Remittances: Significant income from diaspora working in urban metros & abroad
FDI: Limited foreign investment; Focus on Make in Bihar initiatives
Bihar has the highest population density among large states at 1106/sq km (2011)
Service sector growing: IT parks at Patna, Muzaffarpur attracting tech companies
Bihar is among India's special category states receiving extra central funds
BSDM (Bihar Skill Development Mission) trains youth for employment opportunities
Bihar's economy heavily depends on agriculture which employs 70% of workforce