Bihar
- Only about 7% of urban roads in Bihar are four-lane or wider.
- Most city roads are still single or narrow two-lane stretches.
- Just 28% of national highways in Bihar are four-lane or above.
- Bihar has only 4.54 km of national highways per one lakh people, far below the national average.
- The network is growing, but Bihar road infrastructure still lags behind its needs.
- Urban homes in Bihar will get cheaper grid power from April 2026, if the new plan is approved.
- A typical city family uses around 200–225 units of power every month.
- From July 2025, up to 125 units per month are free for domestic users.
- With the new one slab power tariff, many families can get extra electricity bill savings of about ₹140 a month on 100 paid units.
- The number of urban Bihar electricity connections is already above 35 lakh and growing fast.
- The NDA won 202 of 243 seats in the 2025 Bihar Assembly election, a huge win over the INDIA/Mahagathbandhan bloc.
- BJP became the single largest party with 89 seats, while JD(U) won 85 and LJP(R) added 19 seats to the tally.
- The INDIA bloc collapsed in the state, with RJD cut down to 25 seats and Congress pushed to just 6.
- Nitish Kumar is set to become Chief Minister for the 10th time, making his long rule over Bihar even stronger.
- This win is close to NDA’s historic 2010 sweep, which had given the JD(U)–BJP combine 206 seats.
- Many voters, especially women and welfare scheme beneficiaries, backed the NDA’s mix of “development plus support” politics.
- Better seat-sharing and coordination inside the NDA also helped, while the opposition alliance struggled with unity and credibility.
- The big question now is whether this strong mandate can turn into real gains in jobs, industry, and lower migration from Bihar.
- Bihar’s election is between two main groups.
- Mahagathbandhan promises big welfare guarantees.
- They offer one government job for every family.
- NDA stresses long-term growth and stability.
- Therefore, voters face a very clear choice.
- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its full slate of 101 candidates for the 2025 Bihar Legislative Assembly election out of the 243 constituencies in Bihar.
- The first list released on 14 October included 71 candidates, featuring senior leaders including Deputy Chief Ministers.
- Subsequent lists added 12 more and then 18 more, reaching the full 101.
- Strategic features: caste and gender balance, fresh faces replacing incumbents, and inclusion of celebrities/professionals for wider outreach.
- The elections are scheduled in two phases: 6 November and 11 November 2025; results on 14 November.
- The Simultala Residential School (SAV) Class 6 entrance preliminary exam will be held on October 31, 2025.
- A total of 8,834 students will appear across 29 centers in 28 district headquarters of Bihar.
- Nalanda district will host the highest number of candidates (884), followed by Patna (695) and Gopalganj (660).
- Examination centers have been strictly regulated, and entry will close 30 minutes before the test begins.
- A total of 17,875 micro observers have been appointed across Bihar to ensure smooth monitoring of the Assembly elections.
- 38 police supervisors and 67 general observers will oversee security and coordination at the district level.
- The Election Commission will deploy 8.5 lakh officials, including 4.53 lakh polling personnel.
- 28370 counting staff and 4840 micro observers will be engaged during the vote counting process.
- In Bihar, women voters have finally surpassed men in voting percentage after 59 years.
- The 2020 Assembly elections recorded 59.69% female turnout, higher than 54.45% male turnout.
- Female participation in elections has steadily risen since 1962, marking a historic shift in voter demographics.
- Despite their growing political engagement, women still remain underrepresented in star campaigner lists.
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Bihar Four Lane Roads - A Report and Analysis
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Cheaper Electricity for Urban Households in Bihar from 2026
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Bihar 2025 Mandate: NDA’s Landslide Win and the Road Ahead
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Bihar's IT Sector: Why a Boom Is Possible in the Long Term
Bihar has significant potential for an IT boom, driven by its young workforce, competitive government policies, and strong educational institutions.
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The Bihar Election Manifestos 2025: Jobs, Welfare, & Governance
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BJP Candidate List 2025 Bihar: Key Highlights Ahead of the Elections
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Simultala Entrance Exam to Be Held on October 31 Across 29 Centers in Bihar
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Bihar Election 2025: 17,875 Micro Observers and 38 Police Supervisors Deployed for Tight Vigil
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After 59 Years, Women Surpass Men in Bihar’s Voter Turnout
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Jan Aushadhi Kendras to Open in 2000 PACS Across Bihar
In a major step toward improving access to affordable medicines in rural Bihar, the state government has decided to open Jan Aushadhi Kendras (Generic Medicine Stores) in 2000 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS). The Cooperative Department has officially invited applications from eligible PACS to begin this process.