The Pluralist Pulse
30 days
The total SC population in Bihar is 19.65%, but their representation in government jobs is only 14.19%, meaning they are 72% underrepresented.
Among the major SC castes, Dusadh, Chamar, Mushar, Pan, and Bhudiya are underrepresented by 8%, 23%, 83%, 51%, and 80%, respectively.