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Nitish Kumar Biography, education, Political Journey and family

Also known as: Munna

Politician Chief Minister Member Of Legislative Assembly Cabinet Minister Engineer Social Worker Agriculturist Alive 74 years

Born:

March 1, 1951 in Bakhtiapur, Patna

Nationality: Indian

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Gender male

Zodiac Sign Aquarius

Nationality Indian

State/UT Bihar

Religion Hindusim

Caste Kurmi

Ethnicity Kurmi Agriculture Community

Current Address 1, Aney Marg, Patna,

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Food Habbit

Vegetarian

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Jayprakash Narayan

Actor

Aamir Khan

Hobbies

Reading

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Awards & Achievements of Nitish Kumar

People's Choice

Anuvrat Puraskar

Shwetambar Terapanthi Mahasabha

2017

Nitish Kumar received the "Anuvrat Puraskar" from the Shwetambar Terapanthi Mahasabha for implementing total alcohol prohibition in Bihar.

Nitish Kumar - Biography

Last updated: December 4, 2025

Nitish Kumar is an Indian politician and the longest-serving chief minister of Bihar, holding the position for the 10^th time. He first entered politics in 1985 as a Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Janata Dal.

In 1994, he founded the “Samata Party” wit George Fernandes. he was elected to the Lok Sabha in 1996 and served as a Union Minister in Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s government through his party’s alliance. Later, in 2003, his party merged into “Janata Dal (United), and Nitish became its leader.

Career Highlights

Politician

Chief Minister

Member Of Legislative Assembly

Cabinet Minister

Engineer

Social Worker

Agriculturist

Personal Life

Spouse: Manju Kumari Sinha

Children: 1

Education: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)

Life Timeline

1951 Birth

Born on March 1, 1951 in Bakhtiapur, Patna

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)

Bihar College of Engineering

Engineering (Electrical)

Nitish Kumar earned degree in Electrical Engineering from Bihar College of Engineering (now NIT Patna) and worked at the Bihar State Electrical Board for a short time before moved into political career.

This biography page provides comprehensive information about Nitish Kumar's life, education, and key milestones.

Career of Nitish Kumar

Political Career

3 positions

Chief Minister

Current

Party Name: Janata Dal (United)

(2025 - 2030)

Janata Dal (United) was formed in 2003 after the merger of three parties – Janata Dal, The Samata Party, and the Lok Sha...

Chief Minister

Party Name: Samata Party (SAP)

Constituency: Harnaut

(1994 - 2003)

The “Samata Party (SAP)” was formed in 1994 by George Fernandes and Nitish Kumar, it was created after breaking away fro...

Member of Legislative Assembly

Party Name: Janata Dal

Constituency: Harnaut

(1988 - 1994)

Nitish Kumar started his political career in 1985 when he joined the “Janata Dal”. In the same year, he was elected as a...

Personal Life of Nitish Kumar

Family & Relationships

child

Nishant Kumar

Since 1975

parent

Kaviraj Ram Lakhan Singh

Parmeswari Devi

spouse

Manju Kumari Sinha

widowed

Since 1973

d 2007

Assets & Wealth

Financial Overview

2024 Estimate

Estimated Net Worth

₹ 16,484,632

High Net Worth Individual

Annual Income

₹ 2,580,000

Salary, Dividend Income

Current Assets

₹ 16,484,632

Currency

₹

Year

2024

Data Source

1 Record

Sources & References

PayCheck

Note: Financial figures are estimates based on available public records and declarations. Actual values may vary and should be verified through official sources.

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)

Bihar College of Engineering

Until 1972 Engineering (Electrical)

Physical Statistics

Height

~ 173 cm

Weight

~ 74 kg

Hair Colour

Gray

Eye Colour

Black

Personal Details

Religion Hindusim

Caste Kurmi

Ethnicity Kurmi Agriculture Community

Hometown Hakikatpur, Patna

Nationality Indian

Relations 4 recorded

Wealth Records 4 estimates

Awards & Achievements of Nitish Kumar

People's Choice

Anuvrat Puraskar

Shwetambar Terapanthi Mahasabha

2017

Nitish Kumar received the "Anuvrat Puraskar" from the Shwetambar Terapanthi Mahasabha for implementing total alcohol prohibition in Bihar.

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Lesser Known Facts

Nitish Kumar Father was a Freedom-Fighter with Gandhian Ties.

Nitish Returned His Marriage Dowry.

Nitish Kumar Arrested at Gunpoint During the Emergency.

Nitish Kumar Spent Over Half a Year in Jail for His Political Beliefs.

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Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)

Anuvrat Puraskar

Nitish Kumar Father was a Freedom-Fighter with Gandhian Ties.

Nitish Returned His Marriage Dowry.

Nitish Kumar Arrested at Gunpoint During the Emergency.

Nitish Kumar Spent Over Half a Year in Jail for His Political Beliefs.