Important Details Census 2011

This was the 15th Census of India (7th Census after Independence).

1. Slogan - Our census, Our Future
2. Present Registrar General and Census
3. Commissioner - C. Chandra Mouli
4. India's 1st Census - 1872
5. 2011 Census is - 15th Census
6. Total Population - 1,21,01,93,422
7. India's Rank in population - 2nd with 17.5% (1st China with 19%)
8. Most Populous State - Uttar Pradesh
9. Least Populous State - Sikkim
10. Most Literate State - Kerala (93.9%)
11. Least Literate State - Bihar (63.82%)
12. National Sex Ratio - Female : Male (940 : 1000)
13. Highest Sex Ratio (State) - Kerala (1084 : 1000)
14. Lowest Sex Ratio (State) - Haryana
15. Highest Sex Ratio (UT) - Puducherry
16. Least Sex Ratio (UT) - Damn & Dayyu (618:1000)
17. Literacy of Male - 82.14%
18. Literacy of Female - 74.04%
19. Population Growth Rate - 17.64%
20. Highest fertility Rate - Meghalaya
21. Most literate union territory - Lakshadweep (92.2%)
22. Least literate Union Territory - Dadra Nagar & Haweli
23. Most Literate District - Serechhip (Mizoram)
24. Least Literate District - Dadra Naga & Haveli
25. Highest Density of Population - Bihar (1102 sq.km)
26. Lowest Density of Population - Arunachal Pradesh (17)
27. Total number of districts - 640
28. Highest Populous District - Thane (Mumbai)
29. 100% Literacy District - Palakkad (Kerala)
30. 100% Banking State - Kerala
31. 100% Banking District - Palakkad (Kerala)
32. Density of Population in India - 382 sq. km
33. Increase in population (during 2001-2011) - 181 million

Important note : As this census is almost 3 years old, there have been a few changes occurred in the numbers and names. But, as far as the competitive exam is concerned, you should follow the details of Census 2011 for your preparation as the Government of India hasn't released any official census report after this.

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