Bihar’s Forgotten Women: Poverty, Hunger & Lost Hope in Jiradei

In this powerful ground report from Jiradei Assembly constituency in Siwan, Bihar, the Witty Chokha team uncovers the harsh and often ignored realities of rural poverty, unemployment, and women’s silent suffering. Despite years of government promises, schemes, and slogans of “vikas” (development), the women of Jiradei say little has changed.

Working long hours in the fields, many earn just ₹200–₹300 a day, barely enough to feed their families. With no pensions, no financial aid, and no access to healthcare or sanitation, survival itself has become a daily battle. Several women reveal that their homes still lack toilets and clean water, and the nearest hospital is miles away a journey many can’t afford to make.

When asked about the upcoming Bihar Election 2025, their responses reflect years of disappointment and disenchantment: “We’ll vote where our stomach gets filled.”

This single statement captures the mood of a community where poverty dictates politics and hunger decides hope. The report also sheds light on how women the true backbone of Bihar’s rural economy remain unheard, despite being key contributors to farming, family survival, and even electoral mobilization.

Through raw visuals and unfiltered voices, Witty Chokha brings forth the emotional and economic truth of Bihar’s villages places still trapped between political promises and ground realities.

This story from Jiradei is not just about Bihar it’s about India’s forgotten women, who continue to fight for dignity, justice, and a life beyond survival.