Census 2011

The 2011 Indian Census is the 15th national census of India and the first census in which India’s villages were included. It was conducted over a period of nine days, from 9 February to 28 March 2011. According to the provisional results of the census, India’s population on 1 March 2011 was 1,210,193,422. This made it the second-most populous country in the world after China. The total population in 2001 was 1,028,737,436. The sex ratio (the number of females per thousand males) at the national level for 2011 stood at 940 as against 933 in 2001.

What is the census?

The census is the process of collecting data about every member of a population. This data includes items like age, sex, race, and income. The census is important because it allows governments to make decisions about how to best serve their citizens.

The 2011 census was the first time that India’s villages were enumerated. This was a massive undertaking, as there are over 600,000 villages in India. The census data will be used to help the government allocate resources and make decisions about infrastructure and services. Rajasthan is one of the largest states in India, and its population is growing rapidly.

Why is census important?

Census is important because it gives us an accurate picture of the population of a country. It helps the government to formulate policies and programs that are aimed at the welfare of the people.

An important finding of Census 2011

Census 2011 is said to be the 15th Indian census under which India’s villages were included. The 2011 census was divided into two dimensions, house listing, and population enumeration. The 2011 census will give the government a better understanding of the needs of the people of Rajasthan and other states. The key points of census 2011 can be explained on the basis of population, rural and urban population, literacy, density, sex ratio, child population, SC/ST data, religious demographics, median marriage age, and many more.

Population:

The population of India as per the 2011 census is 121 crore. Out of this, the rural population is 87.33% and the urban population is 12.67%. The population of Rajasthan is 68.55 lakhs which is about 0.57% of the total population of India. The sex ratio in Rajasthan is 1000 males for 928 females. The sex ratio of children is also low as for 1000 males only 888 females.

Rural and Urban population:

The rural population of Rajasthan is 56.96 lakhs which is about 83.33% of the total population. The urban population is 11.59 lakhs which is about 16.67% of the total population.

Literacy:

The literacy rate of the overall population is 74.04%. The male literacy rate is 82.14% and the female literacy rate is 65.46%. In Rajasthan, the literacy rate is 66.11%. The male literacy rate is 79.01% and the female literacy rate is 52.12%.

Density:

The density of the population in India has increased in census 2011 from 324 persons per square kilometre in 2001 to 382. The Rajasthan population density is 200 persons per square kilometre. The Delhi population density is 11,320 persons per square kilometre.

Sex ratio:

The sex ratio in India is 1000 males for only 943 females. The sex ratio of children is also low as for 1000 males only 919 females. The sex ratio of Rajasthan is 1000 males for only 928 females. The sex ratio of children is also low as for 1000 males only 888 females. 

Child population:

The child population in India as per census 2011 is 13.12%. The child population in Rajasthan accounts for 10, 649, 504 persons out of total population. As compared to the census of 2001 the child population of age group 0-6 years has decreased in many states as said by Registrar General of India and Census Commissioner, C. Chandramauli while releasing the report.

SC/ST data:

The SC/ST data in India as per census 2011 is 16.6 and 8.6% respectively. In Rajasthan out of total population 95.37 Lakhs persons belong from SC/ST as per Census Report 2011. As compared to the census of 2001 the SC/ST population of age group 0-14 years has decreased in many states as mentioned by C.Candramauli. 

Religious demographics:

The religious demographics of India as per census 2011 are given below.

– Hinduism: 79.80%

– Islam: 14.23%

– Jainism: 0.37%

-Christian- 2.30%

– Others: 0.66%

– Not stated: 0.24%

The Hindu population in Rajasthan is about 88.49% of the total population. The Muslim population in Rajasthan is about 9.07%of the total population. The Jain population in Rajasthan is about 0.91%of the total population.

Median marriage age:

The median marriage age of the population in India is 22.1 years. The median age at first marriage for males is 23.0 years and for females, it is 21.0 years. In Rajasthan, the median age at first marriage for males is 24.0 years and for females, it is 21.0 years.

There are many other findings census 2011 but the prominent are mentioned above

Conclusion

Census 2011 was an important milestone for India and its citizens as India’s villages were enumerated. The data collected will help the government to make better policies and programs that benefit all Indians. Census in India is considered as the most reliable form of information to know the economic activity, literacy rate, housing, education, migration, disability, religion, marriage, and other important aspects. This source of information is widely used by many government, international agencies, business houses, and other scholars. For students, it is a valuable resource for research projects and papers. We hope you have found this article useful.