A traditional biodata format, ready to print
Many families still like to hold a biodata in their hands — to read it together, keep it in a file or carry it to a meeting. This generator is built for that: it follows the order families expect, fits everything on one A4 page and creates a PDF that prints crisply on ordinary paper. Choose a format and the opening line, religious fields and section names are set for you.
Biodata formats by religion
Hindu biodata format
A Hindu biodata usually opens with “॥ श्री गणेशाय नमः ॥” and lists caste, sub-caste and gotra alongside horoscope details: rashi (Moon sign), nakshatra and Manglik status. Time and place of birth matter here, because families use them to match Kundalis.
Muslim biodata format
A Muslim biodata often begins with the Bismillah — in Arabic or in English — and includes sect or maslak (such as Sunni Hanafi or Shia) and community or biradari. Horoscope fields are left out.
Sikh biodata format
A Sikh biodata typically starts with “ੴ ਸਤਿ ਨਾਮੁ” (Ik Onkar Sat Naam) and mentions caste or community and gotra. Horoscope details are optional and can be switched on if your family uses them.
Christian biodata format
A Christian biodata may open with a short verse and lists denomination — Catholic, Orthodox, CSI, Marthoma, Pentecostal and so on — along with the home church or parish, which many families consider important.
Jain biodata format
A Jain biodata often begins with “णमो अरिहंताणं” from the Navkar Mantra and includes the sect (Digambar or Shwetambar, and sub-traditions such as Sthanakvasi or Terapanthi), community, gotra and dietary practice.
Simple format
Prefer to keep religion off the page? The simple format has no opening line and no religious fields — just personal, education, family and contact details.
Layout and printing tips
- Keep it to one page. The preview warns you if anything runs over. Switch to Compact or trim “About me” before downloading.
- Print at actual size. In the print window choose A4 paper and 100% scale so the border isn’t cropped.
- Use good paper. Slightly heavier paper (around 100 GSM or more) looks and feels better than everyday copier paper.
- Pick the right ink colour. Charcoal is the most economical to print; maroon and navy look smart on colour printers and photocopy well.
- Name the file well. The PDF is named after you, so it is easy to find in a family WhatsApp group or an email.
Which layout to choose
Formal sets your details in neat bordered tables — the look of a classic printed biodata. Heritage uses a fine double border with traditional corner motifs, and Minimal is clean and modern. All three work in colour and in black and white.
Check before you download
A printed biodata is hard to take back, so give it a final read before you share it:
- Names are spelled the way the family writes them, including parents’ names.
- Date, time and place of birth match the birth certificate or horoscope.
- The phone number is one that will be answered, and the email is current.
- The photo is recent and the face sits comfortably inside the frame.
- A parent or sibling has read it through — a second pair of eyes catches typos.
Keep your details private
A printed biodata changes hands many times. Share the city you live in rather than a full address, add a parent’s phone number if you prefer, and never include identity numbers such as Aadhaar or PAN. This generator runs entirely in your browser, so nothing you type is stored or sent — the only copies are the ones you download.