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Official Census Data

Census of India 2011

The 15th National Census of India was conducted in two phases: House Listing and Population Enumeration. Explore the complete official statistics below.

Total Population
121.08 Cr
Census 2011
Decadal Growth
17.7%
2001-2011
Literacy Rate
74.04%
Average
Sex Ratio
943
Females per 1000 Males

Demographic Profile

Population breakdown by age, gender, and social groups.

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Child (0-6) Stats

Future Generation • 13.6% of total pop

Child Sex Ratio 918

Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)

Boys 8,57,52,254
Girls 7,87,62,999

Literacy Gap

13.8% Diff
Male Literacy 69.8%
Female Literacy 56.0%
SC Population
20,13,78,372
16.6% of total
ST Population
10,45,45,716
8.6% of total

Literacy & Education

Literacy rates across states and gender gaps.

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.

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Workforce Economy

Primary occupation: services & industries

Worker Participation Rate 40%
Main Workers 36,25,66,326

Employment > 6 months/year

Marginal Workers 11,93,22,542

Employment < 6 months/year

Employment Sectors

Other Workers (Services/Ind) 41.6%
Cultivators (Farmers) 24.7%
Agricultural Laborers 29.9%
Household Industries 3.8%