๐ Topic 01 of 6 ยท Chapter 10 ยท Population & Urbanisation
Census 2011 โ Key Population Data of India
Total population, density, growth rate, most populous states โ complete notes for UPSC & PSC exams.
๐ Census 2011 โ Key Data
| Indicator | Data |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 121.09 crore (1.21 billion) โ 2nd largest in world |
| Population Growth Rate | 17.7% (2001โ2011) โ lowest since 1951 |
| Population Density | 382 persons/sq km |
| Sex Ratio | 943 females per 1000 males |
| Literacy Rate | 74.04% (Male: 82.14%, Female: 65.46%) |
| Urban Population | 31.16% of total population |
| Most Populous State | Uttar Pradesh (19.98 crore) |
| Least Populous State | Sikkim (6.1 lakh) |
| Highest Density State | Bihar (1,106 persons/sq km) |
| Lowest Density State | Arunachal Pradesh (17 persons/sq km) |
| Census Commissioner | C. Chandramauli (2011) |
โญ State Rankings (Census 2011):
โข Most Populous: UP > Maharashtra > Bihar > West Bengal
โข Least Populous: Sikkim < Mizoram < Arunachal Pradesh < Goa
โข Highest Density: Bihar > West Bengal > Kerala > UP
โข Lowest Density: Arunachal Pradesh < Mizoram < Sikkim
โข Delhi UT = highest density among UTs (11,320 persons/sq km)
โข Most Populous: UP > Maharashtra > Bihar > West Bengal
โข Least Populous: Sikkim < Mizoram < Arunachal Pradesh < Goa
โข Highest Density: Bihar > West Bengal > Kerala > UP
โข Lowest Density: Arunachal Pradesh < Mizoram < Sikkim
โข Delhi UT = highest density among UTs (11,320 persons/sq km)