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Indian Geography›Ch 5: Human Geography & World›Census 2011 Masterclass
Essential population facts, density, sex ratio and literacy for competitive exams.
Census 2011 is the 15th national census of India since 1872 and the 7th since independence. It provides vital demographic data like population, density, sex ratio and literacy which form the backbone of Indian geography questions in exams.
Memory Hooks
| Indicator | Total / Average | Key Extremes |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1.21 Billion | Highest: UP, Lowest: Sikkim |
| Density | 382 per km² | Highest: Bihar, Lowest: Arunachal |
| Sex Ratio | 943 per 1000 | Highest: Kerala, Lowest: Haryana |
| Literacy Rate | 74.04% | Highest: Kerala, Lowest: Bihar |
382 per km²
(Population Density)
Population Density
Bihar is the most densely populated state in India.
943 / 1000
(National Sex Ratio)
National Sex Ratio
Kerala recorded the highest female sex ratio in the country.
74.04%
(Total Literacy Rate)
Total Literacy Rate
Male literacy is higher than female literacy nationally.
1.21 Billion
(Total Population)
Total Population
India accounted for roughly 17.5 percent of world population in 2011.
UT with highest sex ratio is DelhiPuducherry
Puducherry has the highest sex ratio among Union Territories, not Delhi.
Lowest density state is SikkimArunachal Pradesh
Sikkim is least populated, but Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest density (17/km²).
Literacy rate is above 80 percent74.04 percent
Do not overestimate India's literacy; overall census 2011 rate is 74.04%.
Q1.What was the population density of India according to Census 2011?
Q2.Which state recorded the highest literacy rate in Census 2011?