Bihar Dog Bite Cases Soar to 2.83 Lakh in 2024-25, Economic Survey Reveals

• Bihar reported over 2.83 lakh dog bite incidents in 2024-25, an increase of nearly 39,000 cases from the previous year.
• The Bihar Economic Survey (2025-26) identified dog bites as the most "prevalent disease" in the state, with an average of 776 daily victims.
• Patna recorded the highest number of dog bite cases (29,280), followed by East Champaran (24,452) and Nalanda (19,637).
• The report did not specify the number of rabies cases, a significant health concern often transmitted through dog bites.
• Other health issues highlighted include Acute Respiratory Infection (31,025 cases) and 138 snake bite deaths in 2024-25.

Why It Matters: Bihar faces a severe public health challenge with over 2.83 lakh dog bite cases reported in 2024-25.