Census of India 2001
Historical data from the 14th National Census of India. Providing insights into the demographic transition at the turn of the millennium.
- Total Population
- 102.87 Cr
- Census 2001
- Decadal Growth
- 21.5%
- 1991-2001
- Literacy Rate
- 64.84%
- Average
- Sex Ratio
- 933
- Females per 1000 Males
Demographic Profile
Population breakdown by age, gender, and social groups in 2001.
Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 15.9% of total pop
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Literacy Gap
18.1% DiffLiteracy & Education
Literacy rates across states and gender gaps (2001).
Literacy rate for India (2001) is 64.84% out of 56,06,87,797 total literate population.
Religious Composition
Population distribution by religious communities.
Religious Composition
Urban vs Rural
Distribution of population in urban and rural areas.
Population breakdown: 28,61,19,689 urban (27.8%) and 74,24,90,639 rural (72.2%) out of 1,02,87,37,436 total population.
Workforce Participant Rate
Main and Marginal workers statistics in 2001.
Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Employment > 6 months/year
Employment < 6 months/year