Correct option is A
The correct answer is 8.58%.
The percentage of the population of Bihar concerning India's total population is 8.58%. Bihar, being one of the most populous states in India, holds a significant portion of the country's total demographic count. This statistic is indicative of Bihar's dense population, which plays a critical role in the national demographic trends and has implications for resource allocation, policy planning, and the representation of Bihar in the national scenario. The state's large population base is a factor in various socio-economic dynamics, including labor force participation, market size for goods and services, and electoral politics.
• Total Population of Bihar (2011 Census) – 104,099,452 (Ranked 3rd in India)
• Male Population – 54,278,157
• Female Population – 49,821,295
• Share of India's Total Population – 8.60% (Bihar ranks third, after Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra)
• Population Growth (2001–2011) – 25.42% (6th in India)
• Population Density – 1,106 people per sq. km. (Highest in India, as per 2011 Census)
• Most Populous District – Patna (5,838,465 residents)
• Least Populous District – Sheikhpura (636,342 residents)
• Highest Decade Growth in Population – Madhepura District (31.12%)