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Literacy Rate
The literacy rate is defined by the percentage of the
population of a given age group that can read and write.
The adult literacy rate corresponds to ages 15 and above,
the youth literacy rate to ages 15 to 24, and the elderly to
ages 65 and above. It is typically measured according to
the ability to comprehend a short simple statement on
everyday life.
Literacy Rate in Kerala

According to the study, Kerala has the highest literacy rate in

India at 94 %. Of that, male literacy stands at 96.11 percent
while female literacy is at 92.07 percent. Among all the
districts in Kerala, Kottayam tops in literacy with 97.2 percent
which is followed by Pathanamthitta with 96.5 percent.
Wayanad and Palakkad have the lowest literacy rates with 89
percent and 89.3 percent respectively.
Literacy Rate in Chhattisgarh

Literacy rate in Chhattisgarh has seen upward trend and

is 70.28 percent as per latest population census. Of that, male
literacy stands at 80.27 percent while female literacy is at
60.24 percent. While this growth is encouraging, it is
important to note that Chhattisgarh's literacy rate is still below
the national average.
Year KERALA chhattisgarh

1951 47.2 9.4

1961 55.1 18.1

1971 69.8 24.1

1981 78.8 32.6

1991 89.8 42.9

2001 90.9 64.7

2011 94 70.3
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Conclusion
The historical literacy rate data for Kerala and Chhattisgarh from 1951 to 2011 highlights a
consistent difference in educational achievements between the two states. Kerala has
demonstrated remarkable progress, consistently maintaining high literacy rates over the
decades, while Chhattisgarh has shown improvement but continues to lag behind.
In 1951, the literacy rate in Kerala was 47.2%, significantly higher than Chhattisgarh's 9.4%.
Over the years, Kerala's commitment to education is evident as its literacy rate steadily
increased, reaching 94% in 2011.
Chhattisgarh, on the other hand, has also witnessed progress, but the gap with Kerala remains
substantial. From 9.4% in 1951, Chhattisgarh's literacy rate increased to 70.3% in 2011. While
this is commendable growth, it underscores the challenges the state faces in catching up with
the educational standards set by Kerala.
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