Bihar SIR: 95.92% electors covered
What happened
- By 19 July 2025, 90.64% of Bihar’s forms were received; 5.27% of electors were not found at their addresses, including 1.81% probably deceased and 2.5% probably shifted [PIB].
- Total coverage stood at 95.92% [PIB].
Background
- 0.95% were identified as enrolled at multiple places [PIB].
Why it matters
- The “not found” group is where wrongful deletion risk lies.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-07-19): by 19 July 2025, 90.64% of Bihar's forms were received; 5.27% of electors were not found at their addresses, including 1.81% probably deceased and 2.5% probably shifted.
- The "not found" group is where wrongful deletion risk lies.
Quotable data pointTotal coverage stood at 95.92%.
PIB: Bihar SIR 95.92%, 19 Jul 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: SIR data.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Electors found enrolled at multiple places (share)
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Go deeper
Official source: PIB: Bihar SIR 95.92%, 19 Jul 2025
facts from cited sources only; faculty review pending