Indian Community • Dallas-Fort Worth
Bihari Community in Dallas-Fort Worth
5,000–15,000+ community members • BiJUSA Chhath: 4,000 capacity • 3 Bihari/UP organizations • 3 Hindi schools • Irving · Plano · Frisco · Allen
Every autumn, 4,000 worshippers gather at the shores of Lewisville Lake for BiJUSA’s Chhath Mahaparv — declared the largest Chhath Puja celebration in all of North America. That single event tells you almost everything you need to know about the Bihari community in Dallas-Fort Worth: it is organized, it is proud of its roots, and it has outgrown every expectation. DFW’s Bihari families — from Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern Uttar Pradesh — have built three distinct organizations, three Hindi language schools, and two annual Chhath venues (one lakeside park in The Colony, one at temple ponds in Allen). The community spreads across two corridors: the Irving–Valley Ranch–Coppell belt in the west and the Plano–Frisco–Allen belt in the north, both anchored by tech corporate campuses and a dense Indian grocery infrastructure.
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Why Bihari Families Choose Dallas-Fort Worth
DFW’s Bihari migration follows the same pipeline that draws all of North India’s educated workforce: corporate headquarters and technology campuses. The northern DFW corridor alone hosts AT&T’s global headquarters (Plano), Toyota North America’s campus (Plano), McKesson Corporation, and a cluster of IT services firms with large DFW operations. In the west, Verizon’s Irving campus and Kimberly-Clark anchor the Las Colinas corporate zone. Bihar and eastern UP have historically produced a disproportionate share of IIT graduates — and IIT alumni are well-represented in these Plano and Irving tech corridors.
What sets DFW apart for the UP-Bihar community is organizational density. BiJUSA (Bihar Jharkhand & Uttar Pradesh Society of America), founded around 2019–2020, grew to 2,500+ members and 200+ volunteers within five years. BAANA (Bhojpuri Awadhi Association of North America) has operated from Plano since 2007. Bihar Foundation USA Texas Chapter, the official diaspora arm of the Government of Bihar, is headquartered in Frisco and co-organized Dallas’s first-ever Bihar Diwas in March 2025 (300+ attendees). Three Hindi language schools — one SACS-accredited — serve children across Irving, Plano, and Frisco. Texas’s cost of living, no state income tax, and excellent suburban school districts make DFW a practical choice that compounds over time.
The Chhath factor is also real. Unlike cities where Bihari families celebrate Chhath informally in private backyards or small ponds, DFW’s BiJUSA has secured lakeside park venues in The Colony and Little Elm on Lewisville Lake — proper sandy shores for the sunrise and sunset rituals. When 4,000 seats sell out in hours, it signals a community large and organized enough to make this feel like home.
Where Bihari Families Live in Dallas-Fort Worth
The Bihari community in DFW does not cluster in a single neighborhood the way some other communities do. Instead it spans two corridors — one western, one northern — that roughly follow the geography of corporate employment. Census PUMA data for Hindi speakers (the closest available proxy for the UP-Bihar community) shows approximately 38,853 Hindi speakers (ACS 2022) in the DFW metro, with the heaviest concentrations in Irving, Plano, Frisco, and the far-north suburbs.
Irving – Valley Ranch – Coppell Corridor (7,045 Hindi speakers (ACS 2022))
The Irving–Coppell–Carrollton SW PUMA is the single densest Indian concentration in DFW, with 7,045 Hindi speakers (ACS 2022) and 25,515 India-born residents. For Bihari families, the heart of this zone is the MacArthur Blvd corridor and the Valley Ranch neighborhood — a stretch of apartment communities and corporate offices near the intersection of I-635 and TX-161. The anchors here are practical: two Patel Brothers locations (1009 W Rochelle Rd and 8150 Walton Blvd/MacArthur MarketPlace), India Cash & Carry (21900 Market Place Blvd), and the DFW Hindu Temple Society — Ekta Mandir on Britain Road. This is where the older, more settled portion of the Bihari community lives — families who arrived in the early 2000s and have put down roots in Irving’s Indian-dense apartment zones.
Plano – Allen – McKinney Corridor (5,326 + 3,147 Hindi speakers (ACS 2022))
West Plano (5,326 Hindi speakers (ACS 2022), 18,294 India-born) and the Allen–Murphy–Plano East PUMA (3,147 Hindi speakers (ACS 2022)) together form the north corridor’s core. This is where BiJUSA and BAANA are headquartered, where the Litti Chokha Mela is held (5400 Windhaven Pkwy, Plano), and where the Radha Krishna Temple in Allen hosts a second Chhath celebration at temple ponds. The specific apartment clusters within Plano — Lakeshore at Preston (3700 Preston Rd), Saxony at Chase Oaks, Giovanna apartments on Spring Creek Pkwy — have become informal Bihari/UP community neighborhoods. AT&T’s global headquarters and Toyota North America’s campus are both within easy commuting distance, and the Allen ISD and Plano ISD school systems consistently rank among Texas’s best.
Frisco – The Colony – Little Elm (Far North, Growing Fast)
The far-north suburbs are the newest and fastest-growing zone. The Frisco East (3,011 Hindi speakers (ACS 2022), 13,029 India-born), Frisco West–The Colony–Little Elm (2,181 Hindi speakers (ACS 2022), 12,255 India-born), and Celina–Prosper (2,804 Hindi speakers (ACS 2022), 8,395 India-born) PUMAs are all growing rapidly. The community anchors here are specifically Bihari: the Bihar Foundation USA Texas Chapter is headquartered at 15071 Rollover Pass Ln, Frisco; the Vedic Hindi School (Frisco’s SACS-accredited Hindi school) is here; and BiJUSA’s Chhath Mahaparv rotates between Stewart Creek Park in The Colony (2025) and Little Elm Beach on Lewisville Lake (2024) — both less than 30 minutes from Frisco. Newer home construction and good Frisco ISD schools attract younger Bihari families priced out of Plano.
Bihari & UP-Bihar Community Organizations
BiJUSA — Bihar Jharkhand & Uttar Pradesh Society of America
BiJUSA is the dominant community organization for DFW’s UP-Bihar diaspora. Founded around 2019–2020 by Nanda Tiwari, Sonit Singh, Anikanchan Raut, and Animesh Kumar, it has grown to 2,500+ community members and 200+ active volunteers in five years — entirely volunteer-run. BiJUSA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a deliberately inclusive scope: it covers Bihar, Jharkhand, AND Uttar Pradesh, making it the de facto home for the entire eastern-Hindi-belt diaspora. Its two signature events are the Chhath Mahaparv (4,000 capacity at a dedicated lake venue — claimed to be the largest Chhath Puja in all of North America) and the Litti Chokha Mela (annual Bihari food festival, 2025 at 5400 Windhaven Pkwy, Plano). Additional events include a Summer Picnic and Cricket Tournament. For any newcomer from Bihar, Jharkhand, or UP, BiJUSA is the first call to make. Website: bijusa.org | Email: admin@bijusa.org | Instagram: @bijusadfw
BAANA — Bhojpuriya and Awadhi Association of North America
BAANA is DFW’s oldest Bihari-origin organization, established in 2007 and headquartered in Plano (75023). A 501(c)(3) nonprofit (Tax ID: 83-1541155), BAANA focuses specifically on Bhojpuri and Awadhi language preservation — a mission that speaks directly to cultural identity for families from western Bihar, Purvanchal, and the Mithila-Magadh-Santhal regions. BAANA’s signature event is the Makar Sankranti Mela (January; 2025 held at Carrollton Senior Center, featuring chura-dahi, tilkut sesame brittle, kite flying, and attended by India’s Consul General D.C. Manjunath). Other annual events include Holi (March), Bihar Diwas (March 22), Hartalika Teej (women’s festival), and an Annual Gala. BAANA also pursues global Bhojpuri language advocacy, including magazine publishing and radio channels. Phone: +1 469-630-2262 | Website: baanausa.org | Email: info@baanausa.org
Bihar Foundation USA — Texas Chapter
The Bihar Foundation USA Texas Chapter is the official diaspora organization of the Government of Bihar — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates as a chapter of Bihar Foundation (established by the Government of Bihar Resolution No. 4433). Headquartered at 15071 Rollover Pass Ln, Frisco TX 75035, it is led by Chairman Shri Parthsarthi Jha and Secretary Ms. Vani Sinha. Its March 2025 Bihar Diwas in Dallas — co-organized with BAANA, BiJUSA, and the Consulate General of India Houston — drew 300+ attendees and featured recognition of community leaders alongside discussion of Bihar’s investment opportunities. The chapter also organizes Bihar Craft Shows, Bihari Food Festivals, skill development programs, and professional networking mixers. For Biharis who want to stay connected to the state government’s diaspora initiatives — and who want to network with Bihar’s business and political leadership — this is the organization. Phone: +1 (682) 554-7132 | Email: contact@bfusatexas.org | Website: bfusatexas.org
Temples & Houses of Worship
DFW Hindu Temple Society — Ekta Mandir (Irving)
The DFW Hindu Temple (Ekta Mandir) is the anchor religious institution for the Irving Indian community. Founded as a Temple Society in December 1982 with the current structure established in 2002, it serves Irving, Coppell, Lewisville, Southlake, Arlington, and surrounding areas. For Bihari families, two programs matter most: the Arya Samaj Havan held every fourth Friday (7:00–8:30 PM) — a Vedic reform tradition with deep UP-Bihar roots — and the Vidya Vikas Hindi Language School, which has run for 15+ years with 150+ students across six levels from pre-school through high school. Major festivals include Diwali, Holi, and Navratri. Address: 1605 N Britain Rd, Irving TX 75061 | Phone: (972) 445-3111 | Website: dfwhindutemple.org
Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas (Allen)
The Radha Krishna Temple in Allen (under the JKYog organization of Swami Mukundananda) holds special significance for the Bihari community: it is the only known temple in DFW that hosts Chhath Puja at its own water body. The temple’s dedicated ponds at 1450 N Watters Rd eliminate the need for park permits — meaning this Chhath, co-organized with the Bidesiya Group, happens consistently each year in a spiritually focused, intimate setting. The 2024 Chhath ran across three days (Panchami through Saptami) with evening Arghya at dusk and morning Paran at 7:15 AM. Beyond Chhath, the temple serves the Plano-Allen corridor with North Indian programming, and its Hindi class program is trusted by 400+ families since 2018 with both in-person and online options. Address: 1450 N Watters Rd, Allen TX 75013 | Phone: (972) 527-6195 | Website: radhakrishnatemple.net
Greater Dallas Arya Samaj (Allen)
Arya Samaj is the reform Hindu movement with the deepest roots in UP-Bihar communities — particularly for families from educated and non-murti-puja backgrounds. The Greater Dallas Arya Samaj serves the Allen–Plano–McKinney corridor. PO Box 514, Allen TX 75013 | Contact: Vijay Bhalla, (214) 733-0363 | Website: aryasamajdallas.org. Note: the DFW Hindu Temple (Ekta Mandir) in Irving also hosts an Arya Samaj Havan on the fourth Friday of each month — serving the western corridor.
ISKCON Dallas — Radha Kalachandji Temple
Founded in 1971, Dallas’s ISKCON temple on Gurley Avenue draws North Indian devotees for whom Hare Krishna and Bhagavad Gita traditions resonate — both have strong connections to Bihari devotional culture. The on-site Kalachandji’s restaurant serves vegetarian food open to the public. Address: 5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas TX 75223 | Phone: (214) 827-6330 | Website: radhakalachandji.org
Bihari Food & Groceries in Dallas-Fort Worth
There is currently no dedicated Bihari restaurant in DFW — no litti chokha stall, no sattu paratha counter, no makhana kheer on a permanent menu. This is a gap that the community is aware of and actively discussing. In the meantime, authentic Bihari cuisine in DFW means one thing: the annual BiJUSA Litti Chokha Mela.
BiJUSA Litti Chokha Mela (Annual)
Once a year, BiJUSA hosts the community’s most anticipated food event. The 2025 Mela was held at 5400 Windhaven Pkwy, Plano TX 75093; the 2022 edition (as “Bidesiya Litti Chokha Mela”) was at Warren Sports Complex Pavilion in Frisco. The menu: litti chokha (roasted wheat dough balls with roasted eggplant-tomato mash), ghugni (spiced dried peas), rice, makhana kheer (lotus seed rice pudding), chutney, pickles, and chai. It is a charity event run by volunteers — not a restaurant — but for Bihari families in DFW, this annual gathering is the closest thing to a proper Bihari thali. Check BiJUSA’s website and Instagram (@bijusadfw) for dates each year.
North Indian Restaurants (Nearest to Bihari Cuisine)
Our Place — 8150 N MacArthur Blvd, Ste 150, Irving TX 75063. Traditional North Indian; noted for excellent stews and fluffy bread. On the MacArthur corridor serving the Irving Indian community.
O’Desi Aroma — 6450 N MacArthur Blvd, Ste 110, Irving TX 75063. Indian cuisine on the MacArthur corridor.
Jashan — 7401 Lone Star Dr B120, Legacy North, Plano TX. Upscale multi-regional Indian from chef Sanjeev Kapoor. Serves Plano’s north Indian community at Legacy North.
Indian Grocery Stores
The MacArthur Blvd corridor in Irving is DFW’s densest Indian grocery zone. For Bihari pantry staples — sattu flour, makhana (fox nuts), mustard oil, chura (flattened rice/poha), chana dal — these are the stores to know:
Patel Brothers (Irving — Rochelle Rd): 1009 W Rochelle Rd, Irving TX 75062. Hours: 9AM–9PM daily.
Patel Brothers (Irving — MacArthur MarketPlace): 8150 Walton Blvd, Irving TX 75063.
India Cash & Carry (Irving): 21900 Market Place Blvd Ste 110, Irving TX 75063. Fresh halal meats, seafood market, Indian sweets bakery, mustard oil and North/East Indian specialty items. Hours: Mon–Fri 8AM–11PM, Saturday from 8AM.
India Bazaar (West Plano): 8450 Angels Dr, Plano TX 75024. Serves the northern corridor. India Bazaar has 12 DFW locations including Carrollton, Frisco, Lewisville, and Richardson — see indiabazaardfw.com for all locations. Call ahead to confirm sattu and makhana stock.
Hindi Language Schools
Hindi is the heritage language bridge for most Bihari families in DFW — the shared tongue across Bihar, Jharkhand, and UP that children need to maintain to stay connected to grandparents and culture. DFW has three strong Hindi language schools covering both corridors:
- Vedic Hindi School (Frisco) — DFW’s most credentialed Hindi program. First SACS-accredited Hindi language school in Dallas. Students who have completed 6th grade can earn Hindi Language Credits 1 and 2 recognized by Frisco ISD and Greenville County — credits that count toward college admissions. Curriculum covers Hindi language alongside Vedic Mathematics and Indian arts and sciences. Phone: 469-609-7329 | Website: vedichindischool.com
- Vidya Vikas at DFW Hindu Temple (Irving) — 15+ year program with 150+ students across six levels (pre-school through high school). Teaches understanding, speaking, reading, and writing. Also offers Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu language classes plus yoga and arts on the same campus. Website: vv.dfwhindutemple.org/hindi/ | Location: 1605 N Britain Rd, Irving TX 75061
- Hindi Classes at Radha Krishna Temple (Allen) — Trusted by 400+ families since 2018. Both in-person and online options. Serves the Plano–Allen–Frisco corridor. Website: radhakrishnatemple.net/hindi-classes | Address: 1450 N Watters Rd, Allen TX 75013
Arts, Culture & Community Calendar
Chhath Mahaparv — BiJUSA (October, Lewisville Lake)
The defining event of the Bihari calendar — a 4-day outdoor solar worship festival requiring a natural water body for sunset (Sandhya Arghya) and sunrise (Usha Arghya) offerings. BiJUSA rotates the venue between Stewart Creek Park (3700 Sparks Rd, The Colony TX 75056 — 2025 venue) and Little Elm Beach (704 W Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm TX 75068 — 2024 venue), both on Lewisville Lake. The 2025 event offered 4,000 seats with Maha Prasad dinner for evening attendees and breakfast/prasad bags for morning arrivals. Registration is free (donation-based via Zeffy). Discounted parking ($7.50) available. This is not just a festival — for many Bihari families, attending Chhath is the moment DFW stops feeling temporary and starts feeling like home.
Chhath Puja — Bidesiya Group & Radha Krishna Temple (October, Allen)
A more intimate, spiritually focused Chhath at the Radha Krishna Temple’s own ponds in Allen. The Bidesiya Group — a Bhojpuri cultural collective whose name references the classic Bhojpuri folk theater genre (Bidesiya) created by Bhikhari Thakur — co-organizes this event with the temple. The 2024 celebration ran across Panchami, Shashthi, and Saptami, with Kharna Prasad preparation at noon, evening Arghya at dusk, and morning Paran from 7:15 AM. Free registration via the temple website. This venue is particularly meaningful for families who prefer a temple setting with dedicated water infrastructure. Contact: (972) 527-6195.
Bihar Diwas (March 22 — Annual)
March 22 marks the anniversary of Bihar’s formation in 1912. Dallas’s first Bihar Diwas (March 2025) was a joint production of Bihar Foundation TX, BAANA, BiJUSA, and the Consulate General of India Houston — drawing 300+ attendees. The event combined cultural programming with recognition of community leaders and discussion of Bihar’s investment opportunities. It is now expected to become an annual marker on the DFW Bihari calendar. Professionally, Bihar Diwas also functions as an informal networking moment for Bihari professionals across industries.
Makar Sankranti Mela — BAANA (January)
BAANA’s Makar Sankranti celebration is the community’s winter gathering — a festival marking the end of the winter solstice, celebrated with chura-dahi (flattened rice with yogurt), tilkut (sesame-jaggery brittle), pakore, and kite flying. The 2025 event was held January 12 at the Carrollton Senior Center, Carrollton TX, and was attended by India’s Consul General D.C. Manjunath — signal of the community’s consular standing. BAANA also hosts Hartalika Teej (a three-day women’s festival honoring Parvati) and an Annual Gala each year.
Data Sources
U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-Year Estimates) • Community organization websites and direct verification • Local school district enrollment data • Zillow and Apartments.com (rent estimates) • Glassdoor and BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (salary data) • Redfin (home price data). Community population estimates reflect available Census language data combined with organization-reported figures. Read our full research methodology →