Rural And Urban Areas Comparison As Per Census 2011 Of Rajasthan

The State is predominantly a desert yet has made tremendous progress in agriculture and infrastructure. The State has a rich heritage and culture, with some of the famous Indian kings originating from this part of India and is famous for delicacies. The Total population of Rajasthan has its way of life, and the folk song and dance is world-famous. The Total Population of Rajasthan, according to the 2011 census, stands at about 68 million, making it the 8th most populated State in India. The State makes up about 5.6% of the country’s population, about 5.4% during the last Census in 2001. 

Facts of Rajasthan:

Rajasthan is a favourite tourist destination of rich heritage, strong culture, and tradition. Jaipur zone is located in the heart of Rajasthan, and its proximity to India’s capital – Delhi, has shown an increase in the tourist level with the time. This has also shown an increase in the tourism industry, thus generating more and more employment opportunities attracting the populous to move to this centre. Apart from these government initiatives, giving incentives to all the sectors has also triggered in-migration from the surrounding rural areas and various districts in the State.

The density of Total population per sq. Km. is about 200 and a lot below the national average. The State has a growth rate of about 21% per cent, which is the 11th highest growth rate in the country.

Rajasthan Census 2011

The Census done in 1872 at Lord Mayo’s time is considered the first Population Census of India. While at the time of Lord Ripon, the first Population Census of India was done in 1881 with the managed standard. The first Population Census of Independent India was done in 1951. Census 2011 was 15th from 1872 and 7th since after independence. The Census is described in the 7th. The Total Population of India is 1,210,193,422 on the reference date 01 March 2011 of the Census 2011. The Total population of Rajasthan has become 6,85,48,437 on the same date. The Percentage of the total population of the country is 5.67%. According to Census 2011, of the total population of Rajasthan, 75.11% population live in a rural area, and 24.89% population lives in an urban area. The Percentage of the female population in the State is 48.10%. 

The Administrative Setup of Rajasthan as per Census 2011:

• Number of Districts-33 
• Number of Sub-divisions in the State-192 
• Panchayat Committees-248
• Tehsils-244 
• Nagar Palika-185
• Gram Panchayat-9177 
• Total Villages-44,672
• Towns and Cities-297 
• Number of Divisions-7

As per Census 2011 figures revealed, the table shows the comparison between Rural and Urban areas of Rajasthan.

Definition – Rural & Urban Areas 

• Urban Unit (or Town):  All places with a municipality, corporation, cantonment board or notified town area committee, etc. (known as Statutory Town) 
• All other places which satisfied the following criteria (known as Census Town): 

A minimum Total population of 5,000; 

At least 75 per cent of the main male workers engaged in non-agricultural pursuits; and 

A density of Total population of at least 400 per sq. km.

Number of Urban Units – Rajasthan 

Towns (Statutory + Census): 

• Census 2001 222
• Census 2011 297                              Increase: 75 

• Statutory Towns:

• Census 2001 184 
• Census 2011 185                               Increase: 1 

• Census Towns:

• Census 2001 38 
• Census 2011 112                               Increase: 74
  

  Conclusion:

  The State’s total population is rising considerably due to rapid efforts toward development and progress. The average literacy rate in the State is about 67% which is a cause for concern and a statistic the authorities must notice and look to correct in the years to come. The sex ratio in Rajasthan also leaves a lot to be desired as it lags behind the national average by 10 points. The Rajasthan Census 2011 reveals facts that can be taken into consideration by the government in a bid to further its development. The State is spread over an area of about 340000 sq. km.