Question
Download Solution PDFAccording to census 2011, which is the least populous state in India?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Sikkim.
Key Points
- Sikkim
- As per the state census 2011, Sikkim is the least populous state of India.
- The least populated state in the country was Sikkim with a population of 6.71 lakhs.
Additional Information
- According to Census 2011:
- C M Chandramauli was the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India for the 2011 Indian Census.
- Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state.
- Maharashtra is the second most populous state in India.
- The sex ratio in the country was is 943 females per 1000 males.
- Haryana has the lowest sex ratio with just 879 women per 1000 males.
- Bihar has the highest population density.
- The overall literacy rate in India is 74% according to the 2011 census.
- Bihar is the least literate state in India, with a literacy of 63.82%.
- Goa was the most urbanized state with 62.17% of the population living in urban areas.
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