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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.

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Child (0-6) Stats

Future Generation • 15.9% of total pop

Child Sex Ratio 927

Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)

Boys 8,50,12,352
Girls 7,88,07,262

Literacy Gap

18.1% Diff
Male Literacy 63.2%
Female Literacy 45.1%
SC Population
16,66,35,700
16.2% of total
ST Population
8,43,26,240
8.2% of total

Literacy & Education

Literacy rates across states and gender gaps (2001).

Religious Composition

Population distribution by religious communities.

Religious Composition

Urban vs Rural

Distribution of population in urban and rural areas.

Workforce Participant Rate

Main and Marginal workers statistics in 2001.

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Workforce Economy

Primary occupation: services & industries

Worker Participation Rate 39%
Main Workers 31,21,85,077

Employment > 6 months/year

Marginal Workers 8,90,53,787

Employment < 6 months/year

Employment Sectors

Other Workers (Services/Ind) 37.6%
Cultivators (Farmers) 31.7%
Agricultural Laborers 26.5%
Household Industries 4.2%