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BIHAR
PEOPLE
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Hospitality to strangers, self respect
and devotion to work are some of the characteristics of Biharis.
Simple in their living, one can find tribal as well as non-tribal
people in the state. They can be better classified as non-tribals
of the north and aboriginees of the south. The latter are tribal
in character.
The
non-tribal group belong to various castes, prominent among which
are: kayasthas, bhumihars, rajputs, and the so-called backward castes
- yadavs, koeris, musahars, chamars, and others.
The aboriginees belong to various tribes, among which are: santhals,
mundas, oraons, and others.
Regarding
physical appearance of the people, the non-tribals or people of
the north have smooth features with comparatively and generally
a fairer complexion. The tribals are negroid in feature and are
relatively shorter in stature.
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