Module 5: Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) in Bihar
The share of smaller enterprises in Bihar is quite large. The state government is focusing on promoting MSMEs so they can build the foundation for large industries.
Table 5.3.2: Distribution of MSMEs Registered in 2014-15 across Divisions
| Division | Micro (%) | Small (%) | Medium (%) | Total (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patna | 481 (25.6) | 79 (52.7) | 14 (63.6) | 574 (28.0) |
| Munger | 222 (11.8) | 15 (10.0) | 1 (4.5) | 238 (11.6) |
| Bhagalpur | 29 (1.5) | 3 (2.0) | 0 (0.0) | 32 (1.6) |
| Purnea | 140 (7.5) | 6 (4.0) | 0 (0.0) | 146 (7.1) |
| Magadh | 99 (5.3) | 3 (2.0) | 2 (9.1) | 104 (5.1) |
| Darbhanga | 139 (7.4) | 3 (2.0) | 0 (0.0) | 142 (6.9) |
| Kosi | 152 (8.1) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 152 (7.4) |
| Tirhut | 439 (23.4) | 38 (25.3) | 3 (13.6) | 480 (23.4) |
| Saran | 178 (9.5) | 3 (2.0) | 2 (9.1) | 183 (8.9) |
| Total | 1879 (100.0) | 150 (100.0) | 22 (100.0) | 2051 (100.0) |
Key Inferences: Most enterprises are concentrated in Patna (28.0%) and Tirhut (23.4%) divisions. Magadh and Bhagalpur have the lowest share. Four divisions—Bhagalpur, Purnea, Darbhanga, and Kosi—had zero medium enterprises registered in 2014-15.
- Patna (28.0%)
- Tirhut (23.4%)
- Key Inferences: Most enterprises are concentrated in ______ and Tirhut (23.4%) divisions. — Patna (28.0%)
- Key Inferences: Most enterprises are concentrated in Patna (28.0%) and ______ divisions. — Tirhut (23.4%)
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Which division registered the highest number of MSME units in Bihar in 2014-15?
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Key Inferences: Most enterprises are concentrated in ______ and Tirhut (23.4%) divisions.
Patna (28.0%)Key Inferences: Most enterprises are concentrated in Patna (28.0%) and ______ divisions.
Tirhut (23.4%)