Which are the backward states in India?
| Name of State or Union territory | Backward areas |
|---|---|
| Karnataka | The districts of Belgaum, Bidar, Bijapur, Dharwar, Gulbarga, Hassan, Mysore, North Kanara, Raichur, South Kanara and Tumkur. |
| Kerala | The districts of Alleppey, Cannanore, Malapuram, Trichur and Trivandrum. |
Why is Bengal Backward?
Partition and the resultant refugee influx, dependence on industries like jute, mining and tea, and lack of diversification caused the setback, but the mid-70s arrested the state’s slide. Although West Bengal has not regained its past glory, its per capita GDP has largely kept pace with the national average since then.
Is West Bengal the most backward state in India?
Yes West Bengal is a most backward state of India. I’m from neighbour state of Jharkhand. Most poor bengalis are migrating in Ranchi for better living conditions , bringing their filthy culture and eating habits. Bengalis live in extreme poverty , instead of accepting truth they blame others. Here are some pictures most people on Quora won’t show.
What is the present economic condition of West Bengal?
For many decades the state underwent political violence and economic stagnation. Today, the economy of West Bengal is the sixth-largest state economy in India with a gross state domestic product (GSDP) of ₹12.54 lakh crore (US$180 billion), and has the country’s 23rd-highest GSDP per capita of ₹115,748 (US$1,600).
What is the population of West Bengal in 2011 census?
^* 294 elected, 1 nominated. West Bengal (/bɛnˈɡɔːl/) is an Indian state, located in Eastern India on the Bay of Bengal. With over 91 million inhabitants (as of 2011), it is India’s fourth-most populous state. It has an area of 88,752 km2 (34,267 sq mi).
Which of the following States border West Bengal?
It also borders the Indian states of Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, Sikkim, and Assam. The state capital is Kolkata (Calcutta) the seventh-largest city in India, and center of the third-largest metropolitan area in the country. West Bengal includes the Darjeeling Himalayan hill region, the Ganges delta, the Rarh region,…