According to census 2011, which is the least populous state in India?

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  1. Nagaland
  2. Sikkim
  3. Arunachal Pradesh
  4. Goa

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Option 2 : Sikkim
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The 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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