Population and Demographics of the state

The Indian Census 2011 is the eighth census operation after Indian independence. The 2011 national census was conducted in all 28 states of the country as well as the seven Union Territories. There have also been surveys on cities and districts. The Indian census 2011 data includes all key components of society, such as population, gender ratio, and literacy rate. Here is a list of India’s census 2011 statistics.

In India, there are now 28 states. The country’s current population is 1.21 billion people. Uttar Pradesh, with a population of 19.96 crores, is India’s most populous state, according to the State Census 2011.

Sikkim is the country’s least populous state, with a population of 60,7688 people. According to the 2011 Indian state census, Kerala is the most literate state in the country, with a literacy rate of 93.91 percent. With a literacy rate of 63.82 percent, Bihar is the least literate state. According to the Indian census 2011, Kerala has the greatest sex ratio in India, with 1084 females for every 1000 males, while Haryana has the lowest sex ratio, with just 877 women for every 1000 males.

Indian State Demographics that includes the Population, Area and Density of Population

Name of States	Population	Area	Density of Population
Uttar Pradesh	199,812,341	240,928 km2	828/km2
Maharashta	112,372,972	307,713 km2	365/km2
Bihar	103,804,637	94,163 km2	1,102/km2
West Bengal	91,347,736	88,752 km2	1,029/km2
Madhya Pradesh	72,597,565	308,245 km2	236/km2
Tamil Nadu	72,138,958	130,058 km2	555/km2
Rajasthan	68,621,012	342,239 km2	201/km2
Karnataka	61,130,704	191,791 km2	319/km2
Gujarat	60,383,628	196,024 km2	308/ km2
Andhra Pradesh	49,386,799	162,968 km2	303/ km2
Odisha	41,947,358	155,707 km2	269/ km2
Telangana	35,286,757	114,840 km2	307/ km2
Kerala	33,387,677	38,863 km2	859/ km2
Jharkhand	32,966,238	79,714 km2	414/ km2
Assam	31,169,272	78,438 km2	397/ km2
Punjab	27,704,236	50,362 km2	550/ km2
Chattisgarh	25,540,196	135,191 km2	189/ km2
Haryana	25,353,081	44,212 km2	573/ km2
Jammu and Kashmir	12,548,926	222,236 km2	57/ km2
Uttarakhand	10,116,752	53,483 km2	189/ km2
Himachal Pradesh	6,864,602	55,673 km2	123/ km2
Tripura	3,671,032	10,486 km2	350/ km2
Meghalaya	2,964,007	22,429 km2	132/ km2
Manipur	2,721,756	22,327 km2	122/ km2
Nagaland	1,980,602	16,579 km2	119/ km2
Goa	1,457,723	3,702 km2	394/ km2
Arunachal Pradesh	1,382,611	84,000 km2
Mizoram	1,091,014	21,081 km2	52/km2
Sikkim	607,688	7,096 km2	86/km2

The Thane district of Maharashtra has the greatest population, with a population number of 1.11 crore, according to the Indian census 2011 conducted in districts. With a population of 7,948, the Dibang valley district of Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest population in the country. Serchhip district in Mizoram has the highest literacy rate in Indian districts, at 98.76 percent. With a literacy rate of 49.87 percent, the Koraput district in Orissa has the lowest literacy level. According to the sex ratio metric, Mahe district in Puducherry has the highest sex ratio in the country, with 1176 females for every 1000 males. Haryana’s Jhajjar district has the lowest sex ratio: 774 girls for every 1000 males.

Some noteworthy statistics emerge from the 2011 census on cities. In terms of population, Mumbai, Maharashtra, is the most populated city in the country, with a population of 1.25 crores. Nagda, Uttar Pradesh, has the smallest population in the country: 100,036 people. With a literacy rate of 98.80 percent, Aizwal (Mizoram) is the Indian city with the highest literacy rate. On the other hand, Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, has the lowest literacy rate in India, with a literacy rate of 60.74 percent. Kozhikode (Kerala) has the greatest sex ratio, with 1093 girls for every 1000 males, according to the Indian Census 2011. However, Vapi, Gujarat, has the lowest sex ratio, with 734 women for every 1000 males.

What is Population Explosion?

The term “population explosion” refers to the increase in the number of people living in a certain region. It is a significant concern for underdeveloped countries. Furthermore, the government is not taking adequate action to address this issue. Furthermore, it creates a slew of challenges in the country that produce plenty of problems for people.

It refers to the fast rise in the human population of a region. Furthermore, it is a condition in which the economy is unable to meet the rising demand of its population.

Effects of Population Growth

The population increase has a wide-ranging impact on natural resources and many sectors of the economy:

Unemployment- As the population grows, so does the need for jobs and employment. However, millions of people in India are unemployed owing to a lack of resources and employment prospects.

Furthermore, the level of unemployment is rising on a daily basis. To address this issue, the majority of individuals are travelling to other nations in search of better career prospects.

Poverty- Due to the country’s enormous population, there are a great number of individuals who live below the poverty line and are unaware of the country’s overpopulation. They are also a big factor to the high birth rate.

How to Prevent population Explosion?

There are several strategies we might use to avoid a population boom. The government can take steps to educate the public about the many strategies available for population control. It should also launch a major campaign for family planning and birth control.

Population Density

Population density is a measure of how many people live in a given region. It is a fair figure. The population density is obtained by dividing the population by the area. The number of persons per square kilometre is commonly used to represent population density.

Conclusion

Sikkim is the country’s least populous state, with a population of 60,7688 people. According to the 2011 Indian state census, Kerala is the most literate state in the country, with a literacy rate of 93. With a population of 7,948, the Dibang valley district of Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest population in the country. In terms of population, Mumbai, Maharashtra, is the most populated city in the country, with a population of 1. 80 percent, Aizwal is the Indian city with the highest literacy rate. On the other hand, Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, has the lowest literacy rate in India, with a literacy rate of 60.