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Which state in India has the lowest literacy rate?


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Bihar is the least literate state in India. The state has a literacy of 63.82%. All the other states rank much higher than this state in literacy.

Reason for low literacy rate in Bihar

  • The classrooms are crowded
  • Teachers are very few and resources are not available
  • Females get married as soon as they turn 18
  • Not much job opportunities are encouraged to women
  • There is crisis in primary education

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