Assembly Constituencies
7 = 007: Chanpatia
16 = 016: Kalyanpur
24 = 024: Bathnaha (SC)
33 = 033: Khajauli
40 = 040: Laukaha
48 = 048: Forbesganj
57 = 057: Baisi
65 = 065: Balrampur
73 = 073: Madhepura
82 = 082: Darbhanga Rural
90 = 090: Minapur
98 = 098: Sahebganj
106 = 106: Ziradei
114 = 114: Manjhi
118 = 118: Chapra
122 = 122: Sonepur
139 = 139: Rosera (SC)
147 = 147: Bakhri (SC)
155 = 155: Kahalgaon
163 = 163: Belhar
171 = 171: Asthawan
179 = 179: Barh
186 = 186: Danapur
193 = 193: Barhara
201 = 201: Dumraon
209 = 209: Kargahar
218 = 218: Makhdumpur (SC)
226 = 226: Sherghati
234 = 234: Wazirganj
241 = 241: Jamui

F6: Shall I begin the interview
1 = 1: Respondent agree to give interview
2 = 2: Respondent refused to give interview
9 = 9: No response

Q1: In the next few days, elections are going to be held in Bihar. Have you heard about them?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes

Q2: Will you vote in this election?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
8 = 8: Can't say

Q2a: (If yes in Q2) In this election will you definitely vote in any condition or is it possible that you may not be able to vote for some reason?
1 = 1: Definitely vote
2 = 2: Might not vote for some reason
8 = 8: Can't say
9 = 9: N.A.

Q3: If you had to vote tomorrow, which party will you vote for?
1 = 01: INC
2 = 02: BJP
11 = 11: JD(U)
12 = 12: RJD
21 = 21: LJP
22 = 22: RLSP
23 = 23: HAM
30 = 30: SP
31 = 31: NCP
32 = 32: NPP
33 = 33: SJD(D)
34 = 34: SSP
35 = 35: JAM
40 = 40: CPI
41 = 41: CPI(M)
42 = 42: AIFB
43 = 43: RSP
44 = 44: CPI(ML)(L)
45 = 45: SUCI
46 = 46: BSP
48 = 48: AIMIM
49 = 49: JMM
50 = 50: SHS
90 = 90: Independent
92 = 92: NOTA
97 = 97: Other smaller parties
98 = 98: Can't say/Don't know

Q3a: (If voted in Q3) What was the reason for voting for the party you just voted for?
1 = 01: For Parivartan/change/change of government
2 = 02: For status quo/keep the same government
4 = 04: I like the party/I’m attached to the party/party is good
5 = 05: People of my caste/tribe/ethnic community support that p
6 = 06: The group or the faction in the village support the part
7 = 07: My family members are traditional supporters
8 = 08: I/members of my family have benefitted from the party
10 = 10: Party is capable of controlling inflation
11 = 11: Party is capable of reducing corruption
12 = 12: Party is capable of maintaining security
16 = 16: The overall programme of the party is good
17 = 17: I like the candidate/candidate is good
18 = 18: People of my caste/tribe/ethnic community support that c
19 = 19: The group or the faction in the village support the cand
20 = 20: We have family ties or good relations with the candidate
21 = 21: I/members of my family have benefitted from the candidat
22 = 22: I am impressed by the candidate’s personality
24 = 24: For Bihar’s development and growth/Vikas
26 = 26: To stop the BJP from coming to power
29 = 29: I am upset with Nitish tying up with Lalu
31 = 31: I am satisfied with the Nitish govt.
32 = 32: I am dissatisfied with the Nitish govt.
34 = 34: I am dissatisfied with the Modi govt.
36 = 36: I am against Nitish Kumar / dislike him
46 = 46: I am against Upendra Kushwaha/dislike him
48 = 48: I am against Rahul Gandhi/dislike him
50 = 50: I am against Sonia Gandhi/dislike her

Q3b: (If voted in Q3) The party for which you voted now, will you vote for the same party on the day of voting or your decision may change after seeing the list of candidates?
1 = 1: Vote for the same party
2 = 2: May change after seeing candidates
8 = 8: Can't say
9 = 9: N.A.

Q3c: (If decision may change) What would be the reason why your decision might change?
1 = 01: After candidate announcement/candidate of choice
2 = 02: If the candidate from another party is from my caste
3 = 03: If the candidate from another party has a good image
4 = 04: If a candidate from another party is more likely to do b
5 = 05: If a candidate from another party is known to my family
6 = 06: If a candidate from another party is from my village
7 = 07: If my favourite party does not contest from my seat
8 = 08: Depends on who does better campaigning
9 = 09: Modi, BJP’s campaigning
10 = 10: Nitish, JDU’s campaigning
11 = 11: Lalu, RJD’s campaigning
12 = 12: Depending on who is winning the election
13 = 13: If a candidate/party approaches me personally
97 = 97: Other reasons
98 = 98: No response/Can't say
99 = 99: N.A.

Q4: After this election, who would you like to see as the next Chief Minister of Bihar?
1 = 01: Nitish Kumar
2 = 02: Lalu Prasad Yadav
3 = 03: Sushil Modi
4 = 04: Ram Vilas Paswan
5 = 05: Jitan Ram Manjhi
6 = 06: Upendra Kushwaha
7 = 07: Chirag Paswan
8 = 08: Nand Kishore Yadav
9 = 09: Giriraj Singh
10 = 10: Ashwini Choubey
11 = 11: Pappu Yadav
12 = 12: Shahnawaz Hussain
13 = 13: Tariq Anwar
14 = 14: Rabri Devi
15 = 15: Shatrughan Sinha
16 = 16: Raghuvansh Prasad Singh
17 = 17: Narendra Modi
18 = 18: Nagmani
19 = 19: Ravi Shankar Prasad
20 = 20: Rahul Gandhi
21 = 21: Sonia Gandhi
22 = 22: CP Thakur
23 = 23: Mangal Pandey
24 = 24: Mayawati
25 = 25: Any other leader from Congress
26 = 26: Any other leader from BJP
27 = 27: Any other leader from JDU
28 = 28: Any other leader from RJD
29 = 29: Any other leader from LJP
90 = 90: Others
98 = 98: Can't say/Don't know/No response

Q5: While deciding whom to vote for in this election, which will be the single most important issue for you?
3 = 03: There has been development (vikaas hua hai)
13 = 13: Corruption by Nitish govt./JDU govt/Nitish/JDU
16 = 16: Caste factor/Protection of my caste interests
17 = 17: Religion factor/Protection of my religious interests
18 = 18: Strong stable govt./no coalition govt.
27 = 27: Hospital and health facilities/medical treatment
36 = 36: Rising crime, worsening law and order/kidnappings
38 = 38: Communalism/ Secularism/ Hindu-Muslim brotherhood
40 = 40: Neglect of Muslims/In favour of Muslim reservation
48 = 48: Naxal or Maoist issue/problem (generally)
56 = 56: Vote for Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi/Cong
64 = 64: Teach Nitish a lesson for breaking ties with BJP

Q6: Which party did you vote for in the 2014 election?
1 = 01: INC
2 = 02: BJP
11 = 11: JD(U)
12 = 12: RJD
21 = 21: LJP
22 = 22: RLSP
23 = 23: HAM
30 = 30: SP
31 = 31: NCP
32 = 32: NPP
33 = 33: SJD(D)
34 = 34: SSP
35 = 35: JAM
40 = 40: CPI
41 = 41: CPI(M)
42 = 42: AIFB
43 = 43: RSP
44 = 44: CPI(ML)(L)
45 = 45: SUCI
46 = 46: BSP
48 = 48: AIMIM
49 = 49: JMM
50 = 50: SHS
90 = 90: Independent
92 = 92: NOTA
97 = 97: Other smaller parties
98 = 98: Can't say/Don't know
99 = 99: Not voted

Q7a: (If yes in Q7) Which party do you dislike?
1 = 01: INC
2 = 02: BJP
11 = 11: JD(U)
12 = 12: RJD
21 = 21: LJP
22 = 22: RLSP
23 = 23: HAM
30 = 30: SP
31 = 31: NCP
32 = 32: NPP
33 = 33: SJD(D)
34 = 34: SSP
35 = 35: JAM
40 = 40: CPI
41 = 41: CPI(M)
42 = 42: AIFB
43 = 43: RSP
44 = 44: CPI(ML)(L)
45 = 45: SUCI
46 = 46: BSP
48 = 48: AIMIM
49 = 49: JMM
50 = 50: SHS
90 = 90: Independent
92 = 92: NOTA
97 = 97: Other smaller parties
98 = 98: Can't say/Don't know
99 = 99: N.A.

Q8: Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the performance of the BJP-led Central government in Delhi over the last one and a half years?
1 = 1: Fully satisfied
2 = 2: Somewhat satisfied
3 = 3: Somewhat dissatisfied
4 = 4: Fully dissatisfied
8 = 8: Can't say/Don't know

Q10a: Do you like or dislike Shatrughan Sinha?
1 = 1: Like a lot
2 = 2: Like somewhat
3 = 3: Dislike somewhat
4 = 4: Dislike a lot
8 = 8: No opinion

Q14a: Has the extortion increased or decreased in Bihar over the last five years?
1 = 1: Increased
2 = 2: Remained same
3 = 3: Decreased
8 = 8: Don't know

Q15: In your opinion is the Nitish government in Bihar very corrupt, somewhat corrupt or not at all corrupt?
1 = 1: Very corrupt
2 = 2: Somewhat corrupt
3 = 3: Not at all corrupt
8 = 8: Can't say

Q17: Thinking of how you (or your family, in the case of first time voters) have voted in the last four-five elecions, which party’s traditional supporter are you generally?
1 = 01: INC
2 = 02: BJP
11 = 11: JD(U)
12 = 12: RJD
21 = 21: LJP
22 = 22: RLSP
23 = 23: HAM
30 = 30: SP
31 = 31: NCP
32 = 32: NPP
33 = 33: SJD(D)
34 = 34: SSP
35 = 35: JAM
40 = 40: CPI
41 = 41: CPI(M)
42 = 42: AIFB
43 = 43: RSP
44 = 44: CPI(ML)(L)
45 = 45: SUCI
46 = 46: BSP
48 = 48: AIMIM
49 = 49: JMM
50 = 50: SHS
90 = 90: Independent
92 = 92: NOTA
97 = 97: Not a supporter of any one party
98 = 98: Can't say/Don't know

Q18: Now I will read out a four different statements about development in Bihar. Please tell me which statement do you agree with most?
1 = 1: A lot of development in Bihar in the last five years
2 = 2: Development but not as much as the government is claiming
3 = 3: Benefits of development have gone to a few, not people li
4 = 4: The claims of good work and development are all false
8 = 8: Can't say

Q19a: Now I will ask you about the work done by the Nitish government over the last five years. In your opinion has the condition women’s safety has improved or deteriorated?
1 = 1: Improved
2 = 2: Remained same
3 = 3: Deteriorated
8 = 8: Don't know

Q20: have different opinions on the Land acquisition law drafted by the Modi government. Some are of the opinion that the law was for the welfare of farmers and to promote rural development. What is your opinion?
1 = 1: Welfare of farmers
2 = 2: Land to big companies at cheap rates
3 = 3: Both
8 = 8: Can't say

Q21: (1) Votes will be cast in this election only on the basis of development; (2) While development will be an issue, the real issue in this election will be of caste and community. Do you agree with the first or the second?
1 = 1: Agree with First Statement
2 = 2: Agree with Second Statement
8 = 8: No opinion

Q22a: Now I will read out a few statements. Do you agree or disagree with - Narendra Modi has failed to bring achhe din/good days?
1 = 1: Fully agree
2 = 2: Somewhat agree
3 = 3: Somewhat disagree
4 = 4: Fully disagree
8 = 8: No opinion

Q25: Has the performance of the Nitish government improved or deteriorated after he broke ties with BJP?
1 = 1: Improved
2 = 2: Deteriorated
3 = 3: Nothing has changed
8 = 8: Can't say

Q26a: (If heard in Q26) People have different opinions with regards to the Mahadalit policy, while some believe that the policy is meant for good of the Mahadalits. What is your opinion?
1 = 1: Will benefit Mahadalits
2 = 2: Vote bank politics
8 = 8: No opinion
9 = 9: N.A.

Q27: Some people vote on the basis of the performance of the state govt while others vote looking at the performance of the central govt. In this election whose performance will matter more to you – state or central govt’s?
1 = 1: State government
2 = 2: Central government
3 = 3: Both
4 = 4: Neither
8 = 8: Can't say

Q28: What is your opinion about the work done by your MLA. Are you satisfied with his/her perfomance or dissatisfied?
1 = 1: Fully satisfied
2 = 2: Somewhat satisfied
3 = 3: Somewhat dissatisfied
4 = 4: Fully dissatisfied
8 = 8: Can't say

Q29: Who do you think is most responsible for rising prices/inflation – the Central government or the State government?
1 = 1: Central government
2 = 2: State government
3 = 3: Both
4 = 4: Neither
8 = 8: Can't say

Q30a: (If yes in Q30) Then has this annoucement really been made keeping in mind Bihar’s development or is this announcement of a package before elections only for votes?
1 = 1: Keeping in mind Bihar’s development
2 = 2: Only for votes
3 = 3: Both
8 = 8: No opinion
9 = 9: N.A.

Q31: Have relations between Hindus and Muslims improved or deteriorated in your area in the last two years?
1 = 1: Improved
2 = 2: Deteriorated
3 = 3: Nothing has changed
8 = 8: No opinion

Q32: Which political party cares most for your caste/people from your caste?
1 = 01: INC
2 = 02: BJP
11 = 11: JD(U)
12 = 12: RJD
21 = 21: LJP
22 = 22: RLSP
23 = 23: HAM
30 = 30: SP
31 = 31: NCP
32 = 32: NPP
33 = 33: SJD(D)
34 = 34: SSP
35 = 35: JAM
40 = 40: CPI
41 = 41: CPI(M)
42 = 42: AIFB
43 = 43: RSP
44 = 44: CPI(ML)(L)
45 = 45: SUCI
46 = 46: BSP
48 = 48: AIMIM
49 = 49: JMM
50 = 50: SHS
90 = 90: Independent
92 = 92: NOTA
97 = 97: Other smaller party
98 = 98: Can't say/Don't know

Q35: In your opinion which alliance will win this election?
1 = 1: Grand alliance
2 = 2: NDA
3 = 3: Other alliance
4 = 4: No one will get a majority (hung assembly)
8 = 8: Can't say

Q36: Was the decision of Nitish Kumar and Lalu Yadav to fight this election together right or wrong?
1 = 1: Right
2 = 2: Wrong
3 = 3: Political compuslion
8 = 8: Can't say

Q37: Have you heard about the Jan Dhan scheme?
1 = 1: Not heard
2 = 2: Heard

Q39a: (If yes in Q39) Then why do you want a ban on alcohol?
1 = 1: Economic problems in the house due to alcohol
2 = 2: Beatings in the house everyday/domestic violence
3 = 3: Bad for health
4 = 4: Social standing gets affected
5 = 5: Tension in area around the house
6 = 6: I don’t drink
7 = 7: Others
8 = 8: Can't say
9 = 9: Not applicable

Q40a: Now I will ask you about a few religious activities. How often do you do Puja/Prayer/Namaz?
1 = 1: Daily
2 = 2: Weekly
3 = 3: During Festivals
4 = 4: Never

Q41a: And what about these, how often do you attending Katha/Bhajan-Keertan/Satsang/Jalsas/Church service?
1 = 1: Regularly
2 = 2: Sometimes
3 = 3: Rarely
4 = 4: Never

Q42a: How regularly do you watch TV to obtain news/information on politics – daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
1 = 1: Daily
2 = 2: Sometimes
3 = 3: Rarely
4 = 4: Never
8 = 8: Can't say/Don't know

Q43a(a): (If yes) How frequently do you use Facebook account for getting information about politics or expressing your views on politics - do you use them daily, sometimes, rarely or never?
1 = 1: Daily
2 = 2: Sometimes
3 = 3: Rarely
4 = 4: Never
8 = 8: Can't say/Don't know
9 = 9: N.A.

Z1: What is your age?
95 = 95: 95 years and above
98 = 98: No response

Z2: Gender
1 = 1: Male
2 = 2: Female

Z3: What is your marital status?
1 = 1: Married
2 = 2: Married, gauna not performed
3 = 3: Widowed
4 = 4: Divorced
5 = 5: Separated
6 = 6: Deserted
7 = 7: Never married/Single
8 = 8: No response

Z4a: (If yes in Z4) Has that person gone outside Bihar for employment or for studies or some other work?
1 = 1: Employment
2 = 2: Education
3 = 3: Other work
4 = 4: Both
9 = 9: N.A.

Z5: Up to what level have you studied?
0 = 0: Non Literate
1 = 1: Below Primary
2 = 2: Primary pass/ Middle fail
3 = 3: Middle pass/Matric Fail
4 = 4: Matric
5 = 5: Intermediate/ College no degree
6 = 6: Graduate or equivalent
7 = 7: Post Graduate
8 = 8: Professional Degrees and Higher Research
9 = 9: No information

Z6: What is your main occupation?
20 = 20: Elected Officials: Top central/state level
21 = 21: Elected Officials: District level elected officials
29 = 29: Other administrative, managerial and clerical workers
50 = 50: Mechanics, machine tool operators, drivers
69 = 69: Other semi-skilled and unskilled workers

Z7: What is your Caste/Jati-biradari/Tribe name?
870 = 870: Christians No Caste/Other Christians
998 = 998: Do not beleive on Religion or Caste

Z7a: And what is your caste group?
1 = 1: Scheduled Caste (SC)
2 = 2: Scheduled Tribe (ST)
3 = 3: Other Backward Caste
4 = 4: Others
9 = 9: N.A.

Z8: What is your religion?
1 = 1: Hindu
2 = 2: Muslim
3 = 3: Christian
4 = 4: Sikh
5 = 5: Buddhist/Neo Buddhist
6 = 6: Jain
7 = 7: Animism
8 = 8: No religion
9 = 9: Others

Z8a: (If Muslim) Are you Shia or Sunni?
1 = 1: Shia
2 = 2: Sunni
8 = 8: Can't say
9 = 9: N.A.

Z9: Are you a pure vegetarian, vegetarian but eat eggs or you eat meat/fish as well?
1 = 1: Pure vegeterian
2 = 2: Vegeterian but eat eggs
3 = 3: Non-vegeterian eat meat/fish
8 = 8: Didn't tell

Z12: Have you ever insured your crop?
1 = 1: No
2 = 2: Yes
9 = 9: Not applicable

Z13: Total number of family member(Adult)
0 = 0: Blank/NA
1 = 1: One
2 = 2: Two
3 = 3: Three
4 = 4: Four
5 = 5: Five
6 = 6: Six
7 = 7: Seven
8 = 8: Eight
9 = 9: Nine and above

Z14: Area/Locality
1 = 1: Village
2 = 2: Small town
3 = 3: City

Z14a: (If Town/City/Metropolitan) Type of house where Respondent lives (own or rented)
1 = 1: House/Flat/Bunglow
2 = 2: House/Flat with 5 or more rooms
3 = 3: House/Flat with 4 rooms
4 = 4: House/Flat with 3 rooms
5 = 5: House with 2 rooms
6 = 6: House with 1 room
7 = 7: Mainly a kutcha house
8 = 8: Slum/jhuggi/jhopdi
9 = 9: N.A.

Z14b: (If village) Type of house where Respondent lives (own or rented)
1 = 1: Pucca
2 = 2: Pucca-Kutcha
3 = 3: Kutcha
4 = 4: Hut
9 = 9: N.A.

Z16a: Do you or your household have Car/Jeep/Van?
1 = 1: Yes
2 = 2: No