New Market Entry Strategy and Economic Facts
Vital Stats of Bihar
Ninth largest state of India in terms of its area and
the second largest in terms of population
State Capital
Patna
Known as land of Nirvana, Bihar is located on the
fertile Gangetic Plains
Area (sq.km)
94,163
Population
9,38,00,000
Economy of Bihar is based on Agricultural &
Trading activities
52%
■ It is the largest producer of Vegetables, Honey and
second largest producer of Fruits in the country
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The major agro based industries of Bihar are of
rice, sugar & edible oil
Other Major Industries are Sponge Iron, Oil
Refinery, Forging, Fertilizers, Food Processing and
Watch Factory
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Main Crops - Paddy, Wheat, Pulses, Sugarcane,
Oilseeds, Potato and Tobacco
Literacy
Per Capita Income
of Urban HH
Per Capita Income
of Rural HH
Male Population.
Rs 21,079
Rs 9,433
4,88,40,500
Female Population
4,49,59,500
No. of Districts
37
No. of Towns
130
Source: Indicus Market Skyline of India, 2008
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