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As of December 1, 2024, Bihar has 24,469 general stores, reflecting a 5.95% increase from 2023. Of these, 24,340 (99.47%) are single-owner operations, while 129 (0.53%) are part of larger brands. The top three cities with the highest number of general stores are Patna (1,857), Muzaffarpur (1,092), and Katihar (1,031). On average, general stores in Bihar have been operating for 3 years.
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