Marriage Biodata Format in India —
What to Include & How to Create It

What is a Marriage Biodata?

A marriage biodata (also called shaadi ka biodata or vivah biodata) is a one-page document that introduces a prospective bride or groom to families in the Indian matrimonial process. Think of it as a resume — but for marriage.

Unlike matrimonial profiles on apps like Shaadi.com or Jeevansathi, a biodata is a printable PDF that can be shared via WhatsApp, email, or physically handed to relatives, pandit ji, or marriage bureaus. It is the most common way families initiate the marriage process in India — especially in North India, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and South India.

A well-designed, professional biodata makes a strong first impression and signals seriousness to the other family.

What to Include in a Marriage Biodata

A complete marriage biodata covers 5 key areas:

Section	What to Include	Required?
Personal Details	Name, Date of Birth, Time of Birth, Age, Height, Religion, Caste, Rashi	Required
Education & Career	Highest qualification, current job/occupation, annual income	Required
Family Details	Father's name & occupation, Mother's name & occupation, brothers (total/married), sisters (total/married)	Required
Contact Details	Contact person name, mobile number (WhatsApp preferred), city, state	Required
Photo	Recent, clear, well-lit photo — formal or semi-formal attire	Strongly Recommended

Standard Biodata Format — Section by Section

Here is the standard order that works best for Indian marriage biodatas:

1. Auspicious symbol / OM / Cross / Bismillah — based on religion, placed at the top
2. Title — "Vivah Biodata" / "Marriage Biodata" / "विवाह बायोडाटा"
3. Photo — top right corner is the most common placement
4. Personal Information — name, DOB, height, religion, caste, rashi
5. Educational & Professional Details — education, occupation, annual income
6. Family Information — father, mother, brothers, sisters
7. Contact Information — contact person, mobile, city, state

Biodata Format by Religion

While the basic structure is the same, different communities include specific details:

Sample Marriage Biodata — English Format

Here is a sample biodata for a Hindu bride in English format:

Tips for Writing a Great Marriage Biodata

• Keep it to 1 page — families shortlist quickly; concise wins
• Use a recent, clear photo — formal attire, clean background, good lighting
• Be honest about height — avoids awkward first meetings
• Include WhatsApp number — it is the fastest way families connect in India
• Mention Rashi clearly — important for kundali matching in Hindu biodata
• Fill father's occupation — families always check parents' background
• Use a professional PDF format — avoid Word files; they look different on every device
• Match the language to your audience — Hindi biodata for families preferring Hindi, English for urban families

Common Mistakes to Avoid

How to Create Your Biodata in 2 Minutes

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1. Choose language — Hindi or English
2. Fill in your details — personal, family, education, contact
3. Upload your photo — optional but strongly recommended
4. Pick a template — 8 designs from Classic Bordered to Magazine Style
5. Choose a color theme — 10 themes + custom color picker
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