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    This document provides important details about the 2011 Census of India, including: [1] It was the 15th census after independence and had the slogan "Our census, Our Future". [2] Key facts about the total population count, highest and lowest populations by state, and literacy rates. [3] Demographic information such as sex ratios, population growth rate, and population density. [4] Notes that while some numbers may be outdated, exam questions will likely refer to details from the 2011 Census.

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    This document provides important details about the 2011 Census of India, including: [1] It was the 15th census after independence and had the slogan "Our census, Our Future". [2] Key facts about the total population count, highest and lowest populations by state, and literacy rates. [3] Demographic information such as sex ratios, population growth rate, and population density. [4] Notes that while some numbers may be outdated, exam questions will likely refer to details from the 2011 Census.

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    Friends, now a days in every competitive exam, they have been asking at least a single question from Census 2011.
    Here are some important details of Census 2011. Happy Reading :)

    Important points you should know about Census 2011

    This was the 15th Census of India (7th Census after Independence).
    Slogan - Our census, Our Future
    Present Registrar General and Census Commissioner - C. Chandra Mouli
    India's 1st Census - 1872
    2011 Census is - 15th Census
    Total Population - 1,21,01,93,422
    India's Rank in population - 2nd with 17.5% (1st China with 19%)
    Most Populous State - Uttar Pradesh
    Least Populous State - Sikkim
    Most Literate State - Kerala (93.9%)
    Least Literate State - Bihar (63.82%)
    National Sex Ratio - Female : Male (940 : 1000)
    Highest Sex Ratio (State) - Kerala (1084 : 1000)
    Lowest Sex Ratio (State) - Haryana
    Highest Sex Ratio (UT) - Puducherry
    Least Sex Ratio (UT) - Damn & Dayyu (618 : 1000)
    Literacy of Male - 82.14%
    Literacy of Female - 65.46%
    Population Growth Rate - 17.64%
    Highest fertility Rate - Meghalaya
    Most literate union territory - Lakshadweep (92.2%)
    Least literate Union Territory - Dadra Nagar & Haweli
    Most Literate District - Serechhip (Mizoram)
    Least Literate District - Dadra Naga & Haveli
    Highest Density of Population - Bihar (1102 sq.km)
    Lowest Density of Population - Arunachal Pradesh (17)
    Total number of districts - 640
    Highest Populous District - Thane (Mumbai)

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    100% Literacy District - Palakkad (Kerala)
    100% Banking State - Kerala
    100% Banking District - Palakkad (Kerala)
    Density of Population in India - 382 sq. km
    Increase in population (during 2001-2011) - 181 million

    Important note : As this census is almost 3 years old, there have been a few changes occurred in the numbers and
    names. But, as far as the competitive exam is concerned, you should follow the details of Census 2011 for your
    preparation as the Government of India hasn't released any official census report after this.

    You can download Population Distribution in India by states from below links

    Pdf version
    Excel Version

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