Most people living in the Northern Plains are farmers, as the soil is very fertile. Some people work in sugar, cotton, jute, textile, paper, leather, fertilizer and chemical industries. Many people are also good artisans and their handicrafts made of wood, metal and clay are very famous. In general, men wear dhoti, kurta, waistcoat and turban. Women wear salwar kameez or sari and blouse in different styles.
