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alephnerdtoday at 4:11 AM0 repliesview on HN

> I see few people coming from Jharkhand and working as waitresses in my state

Ststistically, a young Santali woman from rural Jharkhand would most likely end up working in West Bengal, Maharashtra, or Karnataka [0] according to Jharkhand's Migration Survey.

> Also, your first link mentions Bihar not Jharkhand

Because HDI and developmental indicators remain roughly comparable in both states. Salaries in Bihar are comparable to salaries for similar roles in Jharkhand, Eastern UP, or Northern portions of West Bengal.

[0] - https://iimad.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/salx20170525s-i...