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Bihari
Total population
Regions with significant populations
Flag of India India 82,878,796[1] [2]
Flag of Pakistan Pakistan 11,000,000 approx
Flag of Bangladesh Bangladesh 886,000[3]
Languages
Bhojpuri, Hindi, Urdu
Religions
Hinduism, Islam, Christianity
Related ethnic groups
Indo-Aryan peoples, especially of East India

Biharis (Bhojpuri/Hindi: बिहारी, Urdu: بِہاری) are an Indo-Aryan ethnic group originating from the state of Bihar in India with a history going back three millennia. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country Pakistan () officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country located in South Asia, Southwest Asia, Middle East and ( Bengali: বাংলাদেশ inc-Latn Bangladesh) officially Bhojpuri ( is a regional language spoken in parts of north-central and eastern India. Hindi ( Devanāgarī: hi [[wiktहिन्दी हिन्दी]] or hi [[wiktहिंदी हिंदी]] IAST:, IPA:) is Urdu ( ur '''{{Nastaliq اردو}}''' trans Urdū, historically spelled Ordu) is a Central Indo-Aryan language Urdu is a standardised Hinduism is a religious tradition that originated in the Indian subcontinent. For other meanings including people named 'Islam' see Islam (disambiguation. Christianity ( Greek Χριστιανισμός from the word Xριστός ( Christ)is a monotheistic Religion centered on the life and teachings This article refers to the region in the Indian subcontinent. Bhojpuri ( is a regional language spoken in parts of north-central and eastern India. Hindi ( Devanāgarī: hi [[wiktहिन्दी हिन्दी]] or hi [[wiktहिंदी हिंदी]] IAST:, IPA:) is Urdu ( ur '''{{Nastaliq اردو}}''' trans Urdū, historically spelled Ordu) is a Central Indo-Aryan language Urdu is a standardised Bihar ( Hindi:बिहार Urdu: بہار bɪhaːr) is a state in eastern India. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country Biharis speak Hindi, Urdu, Bhojpuri, Maithili and other local dialects. Hindi ( Devanāgarī: hi [[wiktहिन्दी हिन्दी]] or hi [[wiktहिंदी हिंदी]] IAST:, IPA:) is Urdu ( ur '''{{Nastaliq اردو}}''' trans Urdū, historically spelled Ordu) is a Central Indo-Aryan language Urdu is a standardised Bhojpuri ( is a regional language spoken in parts of north-central and eastern India. Maithili (मैथिली Maithilī) is a language spoken in the eastern part of India, mainly in the Indian state of Bihar They can trace their ancestry to the early Indo-Aryans, as well as Austro-Asiatic Munda inhabitants of the region. The Austro-Asiatic languages are a large Language family of Southeast Asia, and also scattered throughout India and Bangladesh. The Munda are a tribal (Adivasi people of the Jharkhand region which is spread over on five states of India ( Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal Besides Bihar, Biharis can be found throughout North India, West Bengal, Maharashtra and also in the neighbouring countries of Bangladesh and Pakistan. Geography Northern India lies mainly on continental India and a very small part of it lies on the Indian peninsula West Bengal ( Bengali: পশ্চিমবঙ্গ Poshchim Bônggo poʃtʃim bɔŋgo is a state in eastern India. Maharashtra ( Marathi: mahārāṣṭra, IPA) is a state located on the western coast of India. ( Bengali: বাংলাদেশ inc-Latn Bangladesh) officially Pakistan () officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country located in South Asia, Southwest Asia, Middle East and During partition of India in 1947, many Biharis of the Islamic faith migrated to East Bengal (later East Pakistan and subsequently Bangladesh). The Partition of India was the partition of the British Indian Empire which led to the creation on August 14, 1947 and August 15, For other meanings including people named 'Islam' see Islam (disambiguation. East Bengal ( Bengali: পূর্ববঙ্গ Purbobôngo) was the name used during two periods in the 20th century for a territory that roughly corresponded East Pakistan ( Bengali: পূর্ব পাকিস্তান Purbo Pakistan, Urdu: مشرقی پاکستان Mashriqi Pakistan) was ( Bengali: বাংলাদেশ inc-Latn Bangladesh) officially [4][5] Bihari people are also well represented in Pakistan's (formerly West Pakistan) Muhajir population as a result of the partition of India,[6] as well as the recent repatriation of some Bihari refugees from Bangladesh to Pakistan. Pakistan () officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country located in South Asia, Southwest Asia, Middle East and West Pakistan was the popular and sometimes official (1955&ndash1970 name of the western wing of Pakistan until 1971 when the eastern wing became independent [7]

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Cuisine

Main article: Cuisine of Bihar


Clothing

The traditional dress of Bihari people includes the dhoti, kurta-pyjama, and sari. Bihari cuisine (बिहारी खाना is predominantly Vegetarian. The pancha in Telugu, called dhoti or doti in Hindi, Laacha in Punjabi, Mundu in Malayalam A kurta ( Persian / Urdu: کرتا, Hindi: कुरता কুর্তা also called a panjabi in Bengali (or kurti Kids in pajamasjpg|thumb| Boys in pyjamas]] Pajamas or pyjamas (see also spelling differences) is a word with several different related meanings in for the town in Nepal see Sari Nepal A sari or saree or shari is a female garment in the Indian subcontinent [8] Nevertheless, Western shirts and trousers are becoming popular among the urban population. [8] Muslim, Christian, and Sikh Biharis use attar, a perfume. Ittar or Attar or itr is a natural perfumes extracted from the juices of flowers like the Jasmine, Rose or Sandal, herbs spices Jewelry such as rings for men and bangles for women are popular. [8]

Religion

Hinduism is the majority religion of the Bihari people although a large Muslim and a smaller Christian minority exists among the ethnic group. Hinduism is a religious tradition that originated in the Indian subcontinent. A Muslim (مسلم pronounced Muslim, not Muzlim) is an adherent of the Religion A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic Religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth [9] Among the Hindus, the Bhumihars, Brahmins, Rajput, Banias, and Kayastha castes are well represented. Bhumihar Brahmin or simply Bhumihar or Bhuinhar is a caste mainly found in the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand and Brahmin ( Brāhmaṇa, sa ब्राह्मणः is the class of educators scholars and preachers in Brahminical Hinduism. Rajput constitute one of the major Hindu Kshatriya groups from India For the city in northwestern Syria, see Baniyas. For the processor formerly codenamed Banias see Pentium M. Kāyastha or Kayasth ( Hindi: कायस्थ meaning Scribe or Administrator) is an upper caste of India [10] In India, Bihari Muslims are found in the Purnia, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur and Champaran districts of Bihar. Bihar ( Hindi:बिहार Urdu: بہار bɪhaːr) is a state in eastern India. [11] The Bihari population living in Pakistan and Bangladesh is also predominantly Muslim as well. [5] Christian Biharis are significant in the Ranchi, Singhbhum, and Santhal districts of the Indian state of Bihar. [12]

References

  1. ^ Census Statistics for Bihar. Government of Bihar (India). Retrieved on 2007-01-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled
  2. ^ Bihar. India Travel. Retrieved on 2007-01-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled
  3. ^ Bihari Muslim of Bangladesh. The Joshua Project. Retrieved on 2007-01-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled
  4. ^ Bangladesh: Stateless Biharis Grasp for a Resolution and Their Rights. Refugees International. Retrieved on 2007-02-16. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols
  5. ^ a b Stateless in Bangladesh and Pakistan. Stateless People in Bangladesh Inc. . Retrieved on 2007-02-16. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols
  6. ^ Pakistan under attack!. The Tribune. Retrieved on 2007-02-16. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols
  7. ^ Assessment for Biharis in Bangladesh. Center for International Development and Conflict Management. Retrieved on 2007-02-16. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols
  8. ^ a b c Bihari Clothing. Web India 123. Retrieved on 2007-02-16. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols
  9. ^ Religion of Biharis. Web India 123. Retrieved on 2007-02-16. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols
  10. ^ The People. Web India 123. Retrieved on 2007-02-16. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols
  11. ^ Muslim Biharis. Web India 123. Retrieved on 2007-02-16. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols
  12. ^ Christian Biharis. Web India 123. Retrieved on 2007-02-16. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols
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