This study by Oxfam India analyses the regional disparity and inequality in Bihar with respect to the other states in India and inter-district variations within the state. It is based mainly on secondary data from published official reports, individual studies, etc. The study is, thus, constrained by a limited database due to a time lag in the availability of data in the public domain. For instance, the per capita domestic product for districts of Bihar is available only up to 2011-12. Similarly, literacy and life expectancy data are available for 2011. However, National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-4 provides sampled health indicators and literacy rates up till 2015-16. Therefore, inadequacy of updated data has had its bearing on this analysis. Despite these limitations, this study attempts to provide insights into the state of Bihar.
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Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/reports-documents/mapping-inequality-bihar
[2] http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/file/Mapping Inequality in Bihar.pdf
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/publisher/oxfam-india
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/poverty
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/economy
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/health
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/women
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/bihar