Bihar. Tussar silk, makhana and madhubani art.
Bihar's strengths are agriculture and crafts: tussar silk from Bhagalpur, makhana (fox nuts), litchi, and GI crafts such as Madhubani painting and sikki grass work. Factory manufacturing is growing but modest, so buyers mainly source food products, silk and handicrafts.
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- 1
- mapped cluster
- 16
- registered GI products
- Hindi
- main language
- Bihar
- Mapped clusters
- Clusters in other states
What Bihar does best.
Strengths, languages and export routes, the first things a buyer needs to plan a sourcing trip.
- Strengths
- Tussar silk · Makhana · Madhubani art · Litchi · Handicrafts
- Capital
- Patna
- Languages
- Hindi, Maithili, BhojpuriOur team speaks Hindi
- Ports used
- Kolkata and Haldia
- Clusters mapped
- Bhagalpur
- Processes
- Weaving & handloom
- GI products
- 16 registered5 more applications pending registration
Where Bihar makes things.
One mapped cluster, with its processes, nearest port and the products it is known for.
Processes present in Bihar
16 GI products, by category.
Registered GI names tied to Bihar, grouped the way buyers search for them. A further 5 applications are pending with the GI Registry.
Fruit, vegetables & produce4
- Bhagalpuri Zardalu
- Magahi Paan
- Mithila Makhana
- Shahi Litchi of Bihar
Paintings & paper crafts3
- Bhojpur Pidhiya Painting
- Madhubani Paintings
- Manjusha Art
Handloom sarees & fabrics2
- Bhagalpur Silk Fabrics & Sarees
- Nalanda Bawanbuti Saree & Fabrics
Home textiles & embroidery2
- Applique (Khatwa) Work of Bihar
- Sujini Embroidery Work of Bihar
Rice, grains & pulses2
- Katarni Rice
- Marcha Rice
Natural fibre crafts1
- Sikki Grass Products of Bihar
Stone & marble1
- Gaya Pattharkatti Stone Craft
Sweets & food specialities1
- Silao Khaja
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anirudh@sourcesquid.coWhat does Bihar manufacture?
Bihar's main strengths are tussar silk, makhana, madhubani art, litchi and handicrafts. The India Sourcing Atlas maps 1 cluster there: Bhagalpur. 16 products from Bihar hold a registered Geographical Indication.
Which ports serve Bihar?
Exporters in Bihar usually ship through Kolkata and Haldia. Inland container depots (ICDs) let containers clear customs close to the factory and travel to the port by rail.
Which languages are spoken in Bihar's factories?
Hindi, Maithili, Bhojpuri are spoken on factory floors in Bihar, and English is used for drawings, specifications and export documents. SourceSquid's team speaks Hindi.
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