{"id":23011,"date":"2024-01-21T06:20:11","date_gmt":"2024-01-21T06:20:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=23011"},"modified":"2024-01-21T06:20:15","modified_gmt":"2024-01-21T06:20:15","slug":"upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC NCERT Notes &#8211; Geography &#8211; Population and Urbanisation in India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-geography?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Geography\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Poverty and environmental degradation are the two major problems of India faces today have much to do with population size. Besides, size, ethnic diversity, rural character and uneven distribution are other aspects of population affecting the progress and pace of socio-economic development of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e35435e2231\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e35435e2231\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#The_population_of_India\" title=\"The population of India:\">The population of India:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#National_Population_Policy\" title=\"National Population Policy:\">National Population Policy:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#Types_of_Population_Growth_Rates\" title=\"Types of Population Growth Rates\">Types of Population Growth Rates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#Population_Growth_and_Growth_Rates\" title=\"Population Growth and Growth Rates\">Population Growth and Growth Rates<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#Population_Growth_Since_1901\" title=\"Population Growth Since 1901\">Population Growth Since 1901<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#Period_of_Stagnant_Population_1901-1921\" title=\"Period of Stagnant Population (1901-1921)\">Period of Stagnant Population (1901-1921)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#Period_of_Steady_Growth_1921-1951\" title=\"Period of Steady Growth (1921-1951)\">Period of Steady Growth (1921-1951)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#Period_of_Rapid_High_Growth_1951-1981\" title=\"Period of Rapid High Growth (1951-1981)\">Period of Rapid High Growth (1951-1981)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#Period_of_High_Growth_with_Definite_Signs_of_Slowing_Down_1981-2001\" title=\"Period of High Growth with Definite Signs of Slowing Down (1981-2001)\">Period of High Growth with Definite Signs of Slowing Down (1981-2001)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#Decadal_Growth_2001-2011\" title=\"Decadal Growth (2001-2011)\">Decadal Growth (2001-2011)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#Census_2011\" title=\"Census 2011\">Census 2011<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#Major_Highlights_of_the_Census_2011\" title=\"Major Highlights of the Census 2011\">Major Highlights of the Census 2011<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#Population_of_India\" title=\"Population of India\">Population of India<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#Demographic_Composition\" title=\"Demographic Composition\">Demographic Composition<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#Sex_Composition\" title=\"Sex Composition\">Sex Composition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#Sex_Ratio_of_Selected_Countries\" title=\"Sex Ratio of Selected Countries\">Sex Ratio of Selected Countries<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#Child_Sex_Ratio_CSR\" title=\"Child Sex Ratio (CSR)\">Child Sex Ratio (CSR)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#Sex_Ratio_1901-2011\" title=\"Sex Ratio (1901-2011)\">Sex Ratio (1901-2011)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#Literacy\" title=\"Literacy\">Literacy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#Literacy_Rate_1951-2011\" title=\"Literacy Rate (1951-2011)\">Literacy Rate (1951-2011)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#Male_Literacy_Rate\" title=\"Male Literacy Rate\">Male Literacy Rate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#Female_Literacy_Rate\" title=\"Female Literacy Rate\">Female Literacy Rate<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#Ethnic_Composition\" title=\"Ethnic Composition\">Ethnic Composition<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#Linguistic_Composition\" title=\"Linguistic Composition\">Linguistic Composition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#Widely_Spoken_Mother_Tongues\" title=\"Widely Spoken Mother Tongues\">Widely Spoken Mother Tongues<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#Religious_Composition\" title=\"Religious Composition\">Religious Composition<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#Religion-wise_Population_2011\" title=\"Religion-wise Population (2011)\">Religion-wise Population (2011)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#Demographic_Dividend\" title=\"Demographic Dividend\">Demographic Dividend<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#Settlements_and_Urbanization\" title=\"Settlements and Urbanization\">Settlements and Urbanization<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#Rural_Settlements\" title=\"Rural Settlements\">Rural Settlements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#Urban_Settlements\" title=\"Urban Settlements\">Urban Settlements<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#Types_of_Urban_Settlements\" title=\"Types of Urban Settlements\">Types of Urban Settlements<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#Towns\" title=\"Towns\">Towns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#Distribution_of_Urban_Settlement\" title=\"Distribution of Urban Settlement\">Distribution of Urban Settlement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#Mega_Urban_AgglomerationsCities_in_India_Census_2011\" title=\"Mega Urban Agglomerations\/Cities in India (Census 2011):\">Mega Urban Agglomerations\/Cities in India (Census 2011):<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#Slums\" title=\"Slums:\">Slums:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#Problems_of_Urbanization_in_India\" title=\"Problems of Urbanization in India:\">Problems of Urbanization in India:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#Suggested_Solutions_for_Urbanization_Challenges\" title=\"Suggested Solutions for Urbanization Challenges:\">Suggested Solutions for Urbanization Challenges:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#Prelims_Facts\" title=\"Prelims Facts\">Prelims Facts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#UPSC_NCERT_Practice_Questions\" title=\"UPSC NCERT Practice Questions\">UPSC NCERT Practice Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#1_India_is_regarded_as_a_country_with_a_demographic_dividend_This_is_due_to_UPPSC_Pre_2011_WBCS_Pre_2019\" title=\"1. India is regarded as a country with a demographic dividend. This is due to UPPSC (Pre) 2011, WBCS (Pre) 2019\">1. India is regarded as a country with a demographic dividend. This is due to UPPSC (Pre) 2011, WBCS (Pre) 2019<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#2_Which_of_the_following_Indian_states_has_recorded_negative_population_growth_according_to_the_2011_Indian_population_census_MPPSC_Pre_2021_JPSC_Pre_2021\" title=\"2. Which of the following Indian states has recorded negative population growth according to the 2011 Indian population census? MPPSC (Pre) 2021, JPSC (Pre )2021\">2. Which of the following Indian states has recorded negative population growth according to the 2011 Indian population census? MPPSC (Pre) 2021, JPSC (Pre )2021<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#3_The_rank_of_West_Bengal_in_India_with_reference_to_total_population_as_per_2011_Census_report_is_WBCS_Pre_2020\" title=\"3. The rank of West Bengal in India with reference to total population as per 2011 Census report is WBCS (Pre) 2020\">3. The rank of West Bengal in India with reference to total population as per 2011 Census report is WBCS (Pre) 2020<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#4_Which_districts_of_Uttarakhand_state_recorded_negative_population_growth_during_2001-2011_as_per_the_Census_of_India_2011_UKPSC_Pre_2022\" title=\"4. Which districts of Uttarakhand state recorded negative population growth during 2001-2011 as per the Census of India, 2011? UKPSC (Pre) 2022\">4. Which districts of Uttarakhand state recorded negative population growth during 2001-2011 as per the Census of India, 2011? UKPSC (Pre) 2022<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#5_Which_of_the_following_is_true_regarding_Indian_population_WBCS_Pre_2014\" title=\"5. Which of the following is true regarding Indian population? WBCS (Pre) 2014\">5. Which of the following is true regarding Indian population? WBCS (Pre) 2014<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#6_Which_of_the_following_states_had_the_highest_sex_ratio_in_2011_UKPSC_Pre_2022\" title=\"6. Which of the following states had the highest sex ratio in 2011? UKPSC (Pre) 2022\">6. Which of the following states had the highest sex ratio in 2011? UKPSC (Pre) 2022<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#7_Literacy_rate_in_West_Bengal_Census_2011_WBCS_Pre_2020\" title=\"7. Literacy rate in West Bengal Census, 2011 WBCS (Pre) 2020\">7. Literacy rate in West Bengal Census, 2011 WBCS (Pre) 2020<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#8_In_India_the_period_of_steady_population_growth_refers_to_the_decades_of\" title=\"8. In India, the period of steady population growth refers to the decades of&nbsp;\">8. In India, the period of steady population growth refers to the decades of&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#9_The_last_Census_of_Indian_population_was_held_in_the_year_WBCS_Pre_2020\" title=\"9. The last Census of Indian population was held in the year WBCS (Pre) 2020\">9. The last Census of Indian population was held in the year WBCS (Pre) 2020<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#10_As_per_the_Census_2011_what_is_the_rank_of_Bihar_state_in_terms_of_population_in_the_country_BPSC_Pre_2017\" title=\"10. As per the Census 2011, what is the rank of Bihar state in terms of population in the country? BPSC (Pre) 2017.\">10. As per the Census 2011, what is the rank of Bihar state in terms of population in the country? BPSC (Pre) 2017.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#11_The_percentage_of_decadal_growth_of_the_population_during_2001-2011_as_per_the_Census_2011_is_BPSC_Pre_2017\" title=\"11. The percentage of decadal growth of the population during 2001-2011 as per the Census 2011 is BPSC (Pre) 2017\">11. The percentage of decadal growth of the population during 2001-2011 as per the Census 2011 is BPSC (Pre) 2017<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-population-and-urbanisation-in-india\/#12_Find_out_the_descending_order_of_the_following_districts_regarding_the_density_of_population_as_per_Census_2011_MPSC_Pre_2021\" title=\"12. Find out the descending order of the following districts regarding the density of population as per Census 2011. MPSC (Pre) 2021\">12. Find out the descending order of the following districts regarding the density of population as per Census 2011. 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India&#8217;s linguistic, genetic, and cultural diversity is second only to the continent of Africa.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Population_Policy\"><\/span>National Population Policy:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The primary objective of the population policy is to reduce the birth rate and overall population growth.<\/li><li>India&#8217;s first<strong> National Population Policy<\/strong> (NPP) was formulated in 1976. Despite the intricate demographic landscape, India has historically carved out a unique identity on the world map.<\/li><li>The legal minimum age of marriage increased from 15 to 18 years for females and from 18 to 21 years for males as per the provisions of the NPP.<\/li><li>The immediate goals of the NPP include addressing unmet needs for contraception, enhancing healthcare infrastructure, and increasing the number of health personnel.<\/li><li>The NPP also aims to provide <strong>Integrated Service Delivery<\/strong> (ISD) for basic reproductive and child healthcare.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Population_Growth_Rates\"><\/span>Types of Population Growth Rates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>India&#8217;s population has grown over four times in 110 years, reaching 1210 million in 2011.<\/li><li>In the first half of the 20th century, India&#8217;s population grew by one and a half times, and in the later half, it experienced a threefold increase.<\/li><li><strong>The Natural Growth Rate of Population<\/strong> is the difference between births and deaths over a period when births exceed deaths.<\/li><li><strong>Real Growth Rate<\/strong> is calculated by dividing the difference between the population of the last and initial year in a specific period by the initial year&#8217;s population and multiplying by 100.<\/li><li><strong>Decadal Growth Rate<\/strong> saw a significant decline from 2001-2011, marking the sharpest drop since independence.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Population_Growth_and_Growth_Rates\"><\/span>Population Growth and Growth Rates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>India&#8217;s population was around 238.4 million at the turn of the 20th century, growing over four times to 1210 million in 2011.<\/li><li>The population increased one and a half times in the first half of the 20th century and tripled in the later half.<\/li><li>The decade 2001-2011 added a lower population compared to the previous decade.<\/li><li>In absolute terms, India&#8217;s population increased by about 181 million during 2001-2011.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Population_Growth_Since_1901\"><\/span>Population Growth Since 1901<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The demographic history of India can be categorized into distinct periods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Period_of_Stagnant_Population_1901-1921\"><\/span>Period of Stagnant Population (1901-1921)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The population growth during this period can be termed more or less stagnant. The high birth rate was counterbalanced by the high death rate.<\/li><li>The progressive <strong>growth rate in 1921<\/strong> over 1901, was only 5.42%. In fact, the Census Year 1921, registered a negative growth rate of 0.31%, which happened only once throughout the demographic history of India.<\/li><li>It is because of the decline in place of the rise in population that the year 1921, is called the <strong>demographic divide<\/strong> in the demographic history of India. The high mortality during this period was the product of large-scale abnormal deaths due to epidemics of influenza, plague, smallpox, cholera, etc.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Period_of_Steady_Growth_1921-1951\"><\/span>Period of Steady Growth (1921-1951)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>During <strong>1921-1951<\/strong>, the population of India increased from 251 million to 361 million. This period is called the period of steady growth rate and is characterized by a high birth rate and rapid decline in death rate. The rapid decline of the death rate is because of the improvement in general health and sanitation conditions.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Period_of_Rapid_High_Growth_1951-1981\"><\/span>Period of Rapid High Growth (1951-1981)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>After 1951, there was a steep fall in the mortality rate, but fertility remained high, therefore, this period experienced a very high rate of population growth and is often referred to as the period of <strong>population explosion.<\/strong><\/li><li>The total population of the country increased from 361.09 million in 1951 to 683.3 million in 1981, recording an increase of 89.36% in a short span of 30 years.<\/li><li>This growth rate was due to accelerated developmental activities and further improvement in health facilities.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Period_of_High_Growth_with_Definite_Signs_of_Slowing_Down_1981-2001\"><\/span>Period of High Growth with Definite Signs of Slowing Down (1981-2001)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The phase between the Census years 1981 and 2001 is termed as high growth with definite signs of slowing down.<\/li><li>Although the growth rate remained high, it started declining after 1981, marking a new era in the country&#8217;s demographic history.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decadal_Growth_2001-2011\"><\/span>Decadal Growth (2001-2011)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The growth rate declined from 23.87% for 1981-1991 to 21.54% for 1991-2001, and further to 17.64% for 2001-2011.<\/li><li>The eight <strong>Empowered Action Group<\/strong> (EAG) States, namely, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha, have higher growth rates than other states\/UTs.<\/li><li>The percentage of decadal growth decreased in almost all states\/UTs during 2001-2011, except Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu (3.9%), and Puducherry (7.1%).<\/li><li>The most populous states, namely, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh, all experienced a decline in growth rates during 2001-2011.<\/li><li>Delhi witnessed the sharpest drop (26% points) during the decade, followed by Haryana (8.53%), Rajasthan (6.97%), and Maharashtra (6.74%).<\/li><li>Over 90% of Indians live in states\/UTs with declining population growth.<\/li><li>During this period, the birth rate declined rapidly from 34 per thousand in 1981 to 26 per thousand in 2001, while the death rate continued to decline at a slower pace. The difference between birth and death rates consistently decreased, indicating positive outcomes of birth control efforts and people&#8217;s inclination towards smaller families.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Census_2011\"><\/span>Census 2011<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It has been conducted in two phases. In the first phase, known as<strong> house listing and housing census,<\/strong> each building, house, and other structure were systematically listed and numbered.<\/li><li>Besides, useful information on the use of the house amenities available to the households, if residential and assets owned by them were collected.<\/li><li>This exercise, held between April to September 2010, in different states\/UTs was used to draw L a frame for the second phase of Census 2011, known as Population Enumeration held in February 2011. The slogan of Census 2011 was <strong>Our Census, Our Future.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Highlights_of_the_Census_2011\"><\/span>Major Highlights of the Census 2011<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The population of the country as per Census 2011 is 1210.19 million, of which 623.7 million (51.54\u20ac are males and 586.46 million (48.46%) are female The population of India has increased by more th 181 million during the decade 2001-2011.<\/li><li><strong>Percentage growth <\/strong>in 2001-2011 is 17.64; males 17.19 and females 18.12.<\/li><li>The total number of children in the age group 0-6 is 158.8 million (13.1%) declined from 15. in 2001, female children declined more than male children.<\/li><li>The overall sex ratio at the national level has increased by 7 points to reach 940 in Census 2011 as against 933 in Census 2001.<\/li><li>Three states<strong> (Jammu and Kashmir, Bihar, and Gujarat)<\/strong> have shown a decline in sex ratio as compared to the Census 2001.<\/li><li><strong>Kerala<\/strong> with 1084 has the highest sex ratio followed by Puducherry with 1037; Daman and Diu have the lowest sex ratio of 618. Child sex ratio (0-6 years) is 914<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Population_of_India\"><\/span>Population of India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>S.No.<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>State<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Population (as per Census 2011)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total Population<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Males<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Females<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sex Ratio<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Density<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Decadal Growth Rate<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Andhra Pradesh*<\/td><td>4,93,86,799<\/td><td>1,13,81,611<\/td><td>3,11,69,272<\/td><td>10,38,04,637<\/td><td>993<\/td><td>308<\/td><td>11.10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Arunachal Pradesh<\/td><td>13,82,611<\/td><td>3,11,169<\/td><td>3,11,69,272<\/td><td>10,38,04,637<\/td><td>938<\/td><td>17<\/td><td>25.92<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Assam<\/td><td>3,11,69,272<\/td><td>3,11,69,272<\/td><td>3,11,69,272<\/td><td>10,38,04,637<\/td><td>958<\/td><td>397<\/td><td>16.93<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Bihar<\/td><td>10,38,04,637<\/td><td>10,38,04,637<\/td><td>2,55,40,196<\/td><td>14,57,723<\/td><td>918<\/td><td>1102<\/td><td>25.07<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Chhattisgarh<\/td><td>2,55,40,196<\/td><td>2,55,40,196<\/td><td>6,03,83,628<\/td><td>2,53,53,081<\/td><td>991<\/td><td>189<\/td><td>22.59<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>Goa<\/td><td>14,57,723<\/td><td>14,57,723<\/td><td>68,56,509<\/td><td>3,29,66,238<\/td><td>973<\/td><td>394<\/td><td>8.17<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>Gujarat<\/td><td>6,03,83,628<\/td><td>6,03,83,628<\/td><td>6,11,30,704<\/td><td>3,33,87,677<\/td><td>919<\/td><td>308<\/td><td>19.17<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>Haryana<\/td><td>2,53,53,081<\/td><td>2,53,53,081<\/td><td>7,25,97,565<\/td><td>11,23,72,972<\/td><td>879<\/td><td>573<\/td><td>19.90<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>Himachal Pradesh<\/td><td>68,56,509<\/td><td>68,56,509<\/td><td>27,21,756<\/td><td>29,64,007<\/td><td>972<\/td><td>123<\/td><td>12.81<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>Jharkhand<\/td><td>3,29,66,238<\/td><td>3,29,66,238<\/td><td>10,91,014<\/td><td>19,80,602<\/td><td>948<\/td><td>414<\/td><td>22.34<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11<\/td><td>Karnataka<\/td><td>6,11,30,704<\/td><td>6,11,30,704<\/td><td>4,19,47,358<\/td><td>2,77,04,236<\/td><td>973<\/td><td>319<\/td><td>15.67<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12<\/td><td>Kerala<\/td><td>3,33,87,677<\/td><td>3,33,87,677<\/td><td>6,86,21,012<\/td><td>6,07,688<\/td><td>1,084<\/td><td>859<\/td><td>4.86<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13<\/td><td>Madhya Pradesh<\/td><td>7,25,97,565<\/td><td>7,25,97,565<\/td><td>35,003,674<\/td><td>7,21,38,958<\/td><td>931<\/td><td>236<\/td><td>20.30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14<\/td><td>Maharashtra<\/td><td>11,23,72,972<\/td><td>11,23,72,972<\/td><td>36,71,032<\/td><td>19,95,81,477<\/td><td>929<\/td><td>365<\/td><td>15.99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15<\/td><td>Manipur<\/td><td>27,21,756<\/td><td>27,21,756<\/td><td>1,01,16,752<\/td><td>9,13,47,736<\/td><td>992<\/td><td>122<\/td><td>18.65<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>16<\/td><td>Meghalaya<\/td><td>29,64,007<\/td><td>29,64,007<\/td><td>24738068<\/td><td>7,20,232<\/td><td>989<\/td><td>132<\/td><td>27.82<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17<\/td><td>Mizoram<\/td><td>10,91,014<\/td><td>10,91,014<\/td><td>1,59,54,927<\/td><td>5,41,85,347<\/td><td>976<\/td><td>52<\/td><td>22.78<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>18<\/td><td>Nagaland<\/td><td>19,80,602<\/td><td>19,80,602<\/td><td>5,41,85,347<\/td><td>1,28,27,915<\/td><td>931<\/td><td>119<\/td><td>-0.47<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>19<\/td><td>Odisha<\/td><td>4,19,47,358<\/td><td>4,19,47,358<\/td><td>7,40,711<\/td><td>3,14,82,282<\/td><td>979<\/td><td>269<\/td><td>13.97<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20<\/td><td>Punjab<\/td><td>2,77,04,236<\/td><td>2,77,04,236<\/td><td>1,35,05,130<\/td><td>3,4,73,892<\/td><td>895<\/td><td>550<\/td><td>13.73<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>21<\/td><td>Rajasthan<\/td><td>6,86,21,012<\/td><td>6,86,21,012<\/td><td>1,69,31,688<\/td><td>3,10,57,742<\/td><td>928<\/td><td>201<\/td><td>21.44<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22<\/td><td>Sikkim<\/td><td>6,07,688<\/td><td>6,07,688<\/td><td>1,60,21,290<\/td><td>3,76,12,920<\/td><td>890<\/td><td>86<\/td><td>12.36<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>23<\/td><td>Telangana<\/td><td>35,003,674<\/td><td>35,003,674<\/td><td>5,83,61,397<\/td><td>1,3,69,764<\/td><td>998<\/td><td>307<\/td><td>15.60<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>24<\/td><td>Tamil Nadu<\/td><td>7,21,38,958<\/td><td>7,21,38,958<\/td><td>14,92,668<\/td><td>5,52,339<\/td><td>996<\/td><td>555<\/td><td>6.23<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>25<\/td><td>Tripura<\/td><td>36,71,032<\/td><td>36,71,032<\/td><td>5,52,339<\/td><td>10,25,707<\/td><td>960<\/td><td>350<\/td><td>6.23<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>26<\/td><td>Uttar Pradesh<\/td><td>19,95,81,477<\/td><td>19,95,81,477<\/td><td>2,12,01,678<\/td><td>1,46,34,819<\/td><td>912<\/td><td>828<\/td><td>27.72<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>27<\/td><td>Uttarakhand<\/td><td>1,01,16,752<\/td><td>1,01,16,752<\/td><td>3,56,20,086<\/td><td>3,21,661<\/td><td>963<\/td><td>189<\/td><td>6.68<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>28<\/td><td>West Bengal<\/td><td>9,13,47,736<\/td><td>9,13,47,736<\/td><td>1,67,53,235<\/td><td>12267013<\/td><td>950<\/td><td>1,029<\/td><td>19.17<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>29<\/td><td>Chandigarh<\/td><td>24,73,809<\/td><td>10,45,96,419<\/td><td>49,62,574<\/td><td>4,44,20,347<\/td><td>818<\/td><td>9,252<\/td><td>9.49<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>30<\/td><td>Delhi<\/td><td>17,59, 268<\/td><td>24,64,87,731<\/td><td>24,64,87,731<\/td><td>6,62,379<\/td><td>868<\/td><td>11,297<\/td><td>85.82<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>31<\/td><td>Jammu and Kashmir<\/td><td>10,45,96,419<\/td><td>1,57,53,235<\/td><td>1,59,54,927<\/td><td>4,96,19,290<\/td><td>889<\/td><td>290<\/td><td>54.89<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>32<\/td><td>Ladakh<\/td><td>51,54,178<\/td><td>10,25,707<\/td><td>1,27,12,281<\/td><td>7,17,012<\/td><td>690<\/td><td>4.6<\/td><td>-24.60<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>33<\/td><td>Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu<\/td><td>4,69,27,389<\/td><td>1,60,34,550<\/td><td>3,00,72,962<\/td><td>1,73,66,387<\/td><td>696<\/td><td>700<\/td><td>53.15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>34<\/td><td>Lakshadweep<\/td><td>2,46,48,731<\/td><td>3,49,84,645<\/td><td>5,40,11,575<\/td><td>13,51,992<\/td><td>946<\/td><td>2013<\/td><td>6.23<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>35<\/td><td>Puducherry<\/td><td>6,62,379<\/td><td>5,40,11,575<\/td><td>13,51,992<\/td><td>14,71,339<\/td><td>1037<\/td><td>2598<\/td><td>2.598<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>36<\/td><td>Andaman and Nicobar Islands<\/td><td>1,52,14,345<\/td><td>5,38,675<\/td><td>95,48,95<\/td><td>2,07,45,680<\/td><td>876<\/td><td>46<\/td><td>46.87<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>To account for all usual residents, the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India, is introducing the National Population Register (NPR) in the country. A significant development stemming from Census 2011, NPR aims to establish a comprehensive identity database for usual residents, incorporating biometric data and UID numbers for individuals aged 15 and above.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Demographic_Composition\"><\/span>Demographic Composition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sex_Composition\"><\/span>Sex Composition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The distribution pattern of males and females within a population has profound implications for relative roles and economic relationships. Various tools are employed to gauge gender equity.<\/li><li><strong>Sex Ratio:<\/strong> A widely used tool for cross-sectional analysis is the sex ratio, defined in the Census of India as the number of females per <strong>1000 males<\/strong> in the population.\u00a0<\/li><li>According to Census 2011 (Provisional), out of a total population of 1,21,01,93,422 persons, 62,37,24,248 are males and 58,64,69,174 are females.\u00a0<\/li><li>The reported sex ratio for India is 940 (although, according to the final population total of Census 2011, it is 943). Notably, the sex ratio at the national level has increased by 10 points since the last Census in 2001, marking the highest ratio since 1971.<\/li><li>Historically, the sex ratio in India has been consistently negative or, in other words, unfavorable to females. During the pre-independence period, the sex ratio consistently declined until 1951 when it experienced a marginal increase.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sex_Ratio_of_Selected_Countries\"><\/span>Sex Ratio of Selected Countries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>S.No.<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Country<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2001<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2011<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>China<\/td><td>944<\/td><td>926<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>India<\/td><td>933<\/td><td>943<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>USA<\/td><td>1029<\/td><td>1025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Indonesia<\/td><td>938<\/td><td>943<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Brazil<\/td><td>1025<\/td><td>1042<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Continued negative trends in the sex ratio persisted, with a decline from 946 in 1951 to 930 in 1971 for two consecutive decades.\u00a0<\/li><li>Post the 1971 Census, the trends became inconsistent, showing an increase in one decade followed by a decline in the next. However, it consistently hovered around 930. The sex ratio in 2011 is the highest since 1971, yet slightly below the level recorded in 1961.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Child_Sex_Ratio_CSR\"><\/span>Child Sex Ratio (CSR)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Child Sex Ratio (CSR) refers to the number of females per thousand males in the human population aged between 0-6 years, based on the 2011 population data in India.<\/li><li>Uttar Pradesh has the largest number of children in the age group 0-6 years.<\/li><li>In urban areas, the child population has increased by 3.9 million, or about 10%.<\/li><li>Census data indicates a more significant decline in Child Sex Ratio (CSR) in rural areas than in urban areas over the last decade, pointing towards fears of widespread use of pre-natal sex determination technology in rural settings.<\/li><li>Rural India still maintains a better Child Sex Ratio of 919 compared to urban India&#8217;s 902.<\/li><li>The top three states with the highest child sex ratio are<strong> Mizoram <\/strong>(971),<strong> Meghalaya <\/strong>(970), and<strong> Chhattisgarh<\/strong> (969).<\/li><li>Among Union Territories (UTs), the top three positions are held by Andaman and Nicobar Islands (968), Puducherry (967), and Dadra and Nagar Haveli (926).<\/li><li>States with the lowest child sex ratio are Haryana (834), Punjab (846), and Jammu and Kashmir (862), while among UTs, Delhi (871), Chandigarh (880), and Lakshadweep (911) occupy the bottom positions.<\/li><li>Notable increases have been observed in child sex ratios in Punjab (789 to 846, an increase of 57 points), Haryana (819 to 834, an increase of 15 points), Himachal Pradesh (896 to 906, an increase of 10 points), Chandigarh (845 to 867, an increase of 22 points), Gujarat (883 to 890, an increase of 7 points), and Tamil Nadu (942 to 943, an increase of 1 point).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sex_Ratio_1901-2011\"><\/span>Sex Ratio (1901-2011)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Census Year<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sex Ratio<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1901<\/td><td>972<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1911<\/td><td>964<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1921<\/td><td>955<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1931<\/td><td>950<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1941<\/td><td>945<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1951<\/td><td>946<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1961<\/td><td>941<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1971<\/td><td>930<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1981<\/td><td>934<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1991<\/td><td>927<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2001<\/td><td>933<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2011<\/td><td>943<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Literacy\"><\/span>Literacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Literacy rate and educational development are crucial factors in enhancing the quality of life, influencing life expectancy, infant mortality, learning levels, and nutritional standards for children.<\/li><li>For Census purposes, an individual aged 7 and above who can both read and write with understanding in any language is considered literate, while a person who can only read but cannot write is not literate.<\/li><li>As per the provisional population totals of Census 2011, the<strong> number of literates and illiterates<\/strong> aged 7 and above in India is 77,84,54,120 and 27,29,50,015, respectively. There has been a notable improvement in the proportion of literature over the last decade.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Literacy_Rate_1951-2011\"><\/span>Literacy Rate (1951-2011)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Census Year<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total (%)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Male (%)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Female (%)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1951<\/td><td>18.33<\/td><td>27.16<\/td><td>8.86<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1961<\/td><td>28.30<\/td><td>34.40<\/td><td>15.34<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1971<\/td><td>34.45<\/td><td>45.96<\/td><td>21.97<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1981<\/td><td>43.57<\/td><td>54.38<\/td><td>29.76<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1991<\/td><td>52.21<\/td><td>64.13<\/td><td>39.29<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2001<\/td><td>64.84<\/td><td>75.26<\/td><td>53.67<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2011<\/td><td>74.04<\/td><td>82.14<\/td><td>65.46<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The effective literacy rate in India for Census 2011 is 74.04%, compared to 65% in 2001. Correspondingly, the male and female literacy rates are 82.14% and 65.46%, respectively.<\/li><li>Approximately three-fourths of the population aged 7 years and above are literate, with four out of every five males and two out of every three females being literate.<\/li><li>The rural-urban literacy gap, which was 21.2% points, has reduced to 16.1% points in 2011. Female literacy has shown more improvement than male literacy in both rural and urban areas. The female literacy rate in urban areas is 79.92%, while in rural areas, it is 58.75%.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Male_Literacy_Rate\"><\/span>Male Literacy Rate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>As of the 2011 Census, Lakshadweep (96.11%) ranks first in the country for male literacy rate, followed by Kerala (96.02%). Bihar (73.39%) has the lowest male literacy rate, preceded by Arunachal Pradesh (73.69%).<\/li><li>States and Union Territories with male literacy rates below the national average (82.14%) are Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, Chhattisgarh, Punjab, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Female_Literacy_Rate\"><\/span>Female Literacy Rate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Kerala <\/strong>leads the country in female literacy with a rate of 91.98%. Rajasthan (52.66%) has the lowest female literacy rate, followed by Bihar (53.33%).\u00a0<\/li><li>States and Union Territories with female literacy rates below the national average (65.46%) are Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Bihar, and Rajasthan.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ethnic_Composition\"><\/span>Ethnic Composition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>India, with its vast racial and ethnic diversity, can be categorized into six main ethnic groups.\u00a0<\/li><li>These groups include the<strong> Negritos from Africa<\/strong>, the earliest inhabitants who have survived in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.<\/li><li>Following them were the Proto Australoids or Austrics, laying the foundation of Indian civilization. These groups cultivated rice, and vegetables, and made sugar from sugarcane, and are now found in parts of India, Myanmar, and the islands of South-East Asia.<\/li><li>Their languages have survived in central and Eastern India. Mongoloids found in the North-Eastern part of India.<\/li><li>Mediterranean or Dravidians are the people of South India. They are believed to come before the Aryans. They are reputed to have built up the city civilization of the <strong>Indus Valley.<\/strong><\/li><li>Western Brachycephalics include the broad-headed people living mainly on the Western side of the country such as the Ganga valley.<\/li><li>Nordic peoples were the last one to immigrate to India. They came to India somewhere between 2000 and 1500 BC. They are now mainly found in the Northern and Central parts of India.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Linguistic_Composition\"><\/span>Linguistic Composition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>India is a land of linguistic diversity. There are around 179 languages and as many as 544 dialects spoken in the country.<\/li><li>In the context of modern India, there are about <strong>22 scheduled<\/strong> languages and a number of non-scheduled languages. Among the scheduled languages, the speakers of Hindi have the highest percentage (40.42).\u00a0<\/li><li>The smallest language groups are Kashmiri and Sanskrit speakers (0.01% each). The major families are Indo-European or Aryan and Dravidian with 73% speakers and 20% speakers respectively, whereas Austric and Sino-Tibetan constitute the other major families<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Widely_Spoken_Mother_Tongues\"><\/span>Widely Spoken Mother Tongues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Language<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Percentage to State Total Population<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hindi<\/td><td>41.03<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bengali<\/td><td>8.11<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Telugu<\/td><td>7.19<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marathi<\/td><td>6.99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tamil<\/td><td>5.91<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Religious_Composition\"><\/span>Religious Composition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>As per the 2011 Census, <strong>Hindus are 79.80% <\/strong>of the total population and are distributed in all states and UTs. Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Dadra and Nagar Haveli have more than 90% of their population Hindu, in Jammu and Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh they are minorities. Lakshadweep and Mizoram have the lowest Hindu population.<\/li><li>Muslims form the second largest religious group in India. They are most numerous in Lakshadweep Jammu and Kashmir, while their population is least in Mizoram and Sikkim. The Sunni sects of Muslims are predominant.<\/li><li>Punjab serves as the stronghold of <strong>Sikhism,<\/strong> with over 75% of the total Sikh population in the country residing there. Additionally, Chandigarh, Haryana, Delhi, Uttarakhand, and Jammu and Kashmir are significant regions with Sikh populations, collectively constituting nearly 90% of the Sikh population in India.<\/li><li>Christians represent the third largest religious community, and approximately one-third of them reside in Kerala. Nagaland has the highest percentage of Christians, followed by Mizoram, Meghalaya, Manipur, Goa, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Kerala. Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan have the lowest Christian population (about 0.1%). Christians are more numerous along the West Coast and in tribal-dominated areas of the North-East. Sikhs are concentrated in Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana, and Delhi.<\/li><li>Three-fourths of <strong>Buddhists<\/strong> are found in Maharashtra, with significant populations in Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Tripura, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir.<\/li><li>The majority of<strong> Jains<\/strong> are concentrated in Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Delhi. <strong>Parsis, <\/strong>the smallest religious group, are mainly found in Greater Mumbai and western parts of the country, predominantly in urban areas.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Religion-wise_Population_2011\"><\/span>Religion-wise Population (2011)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Religion<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Percentage<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Urban (%)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Rural (%)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Literacy Rate (Overall)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Literacy Rate (Male)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Literacy Rate (Female)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hindus<\/td><td>96.63<\/td><td>79.80<\/td><td>16.8<\/td><td>939<\/td><td>925<\/td><td>65.1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Muslims<\/td><td>17.22<\/td><td>14.23<\/td><td>24.6<\/td><td>951<\/td><td>950<\/td><td>59.1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sikhs<\/td><td>2.08<\/td><td>1.72<\/td><td>8.4<\/td><td>903<\/td><td>786<\/td><td>69.4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Christians<\/td><td>2.78<\/td><td>2.30<\/td><td>15.5<\/td><td>1023<\/td><td>964<\/td><td>80.3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jains<\/td><td>0.45<\/td><td>0.37<\/td><td>5.4<\/td><td>954<\/td><td>870<\/td><td>94.1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Buddhists<\/td><td>0.84<\/td><td>0.70<\/td><td>6.1<\/td><td>965<\/td><td>942<\/td><td>72.7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Others<\/td><td>0.90<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>1008<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Demographic_Dividend\"><\/span>Demographic Dividend<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Demographic dividend refers to the economic advantages a nation gains due to the structural changes in its population. It represents the accelerated economic growth resulting from a decline in <strong>mortality and fertility <\/strong>rates, leading to a shift in the age structure of the population.<\/li><li>According to the 2011 Census, India possesses a younger population compared to many other countries. As a result, the labor force in India is projected to increase by 32% over the next two decades.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Settlements_and_Urbanization\"><\/span>Settlements and Urbanization<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Settlements, denoting the characteristic groupings of population in occupied units along with associated facilities like houses and streets, can range from small, sparsely spaced hamlets to large, closely spaced metropolitan cities.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rural_Settlements\"><\/span>Rural Settlements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>As of the 2011 Census, 68.84% of the population in India resides in rural areas. States with the highest rural populations include Uttar Pradesh (155.30 million or 18.6%), Bihar (92.07 million or 11.1%), and West Bengal (62.21 million or 7.5%). Conversely, Sikkim (0.45 million or 0.1%), Mizoram (0.52 million or 0.1%), and Goa (0.55 million or 0.1%) contribute the least to the country&#8217;s rural population.<\/li><li>During 2001-11, rural population growth was 12.18%, with <strong>Meghalaya (2<\/strong>7%) and <strong>Bihar <\/strong>(24%) experiencing the highest growth. Meanwhile, Kerala (26%), Goa (19%), Nagaland (15%), and Sikkim (5%) witnessed a decline in rural population during the same period.<\/li><li><strong>Himachal Pradesh<\/strong>, with 90% rural population, stands as India&#8217;s most rural state, followed by Bihar (89%) and Assam (86%).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Urban_Settlements\"><\/span>Urban Settlements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Towns have thrived in India since prehistoric times, with ancient civilizations like the Indus Valley having prominent urban centers such as<strong> Harappa <\/strong>and<strong> Mohenjo-daro. <\/strong>Unlike rural settlements, urban settlements are generally compact and engage in various non-agricultural, economic, and administrative functions.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Urban_Settlements\"><\/span>Types of Urban Settlements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Urban settlements have evolved into various forms, including statutory towns and census towns. Statutory towns encompass places with a municipality corporation, Cantonment Board, or notified town area committee.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Towns\"><\/span>Towns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>&nbsp;All places with a municipality corporation, Cantonment Board or notified town area committee, etc are known as statutory towns.<\/li><li>&nbsp;All other places, which satisfy the following criteria are known as census town.<\/li><li>&nbsp;A minimum population of 5000.<\/li><li>&nbsp;At least 75% of the male workers engaged in non-agricultural pursuits. A density of population of at least 400 per sq km.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Distribution_of_Urban_Settlement\"><\/span>Distribution of Urban Settlement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Types of Urban Settlements<\/td><td>Total Number (2011 Census)<\/td><td>Total Number (2001 Census)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Statutory Town<\/td><td>4,041<\/td><td>3,799<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Census Town<\/td><td>3,894<\/td><td>1,362<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Urban Agglomerations<\/td><td>475<\/td><td>384<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Out Growths<\/td><td>981<\/td><td>962<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Millions Plus UAs\/Cities<\/td><td>53<\/td><td>35<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mega UAs\/Cities<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mega_Urban_AgglomerationsCities_in_India_Census_2011\"><\/span>Mega Urban Agglomerations\/Cities in India (Census 2011):<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Greater Mumbai UA: 18.4 million<\/li><li>Delhi UA: 16.3 million<\/li><li>Kolkata UA: 14.1 million<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Slums\"><\/span>Slums:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A slum is an area characterized by poor housing, multi-occupancy, overcrowding, inadequate facilities, and a high concentration of social issues such as drug abuse, alcoholism, and crime. Urban slums are a global phenomenon, causing physical and social stress in developing countries.<\/li><li>In India, slums are known by different names in different cities, such as <strong>Kolkata &#8211; Bastee, Chennai &#8211; Chei, Delhi &#8211; Juddi Jhopri.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Problems_of_Urbanization_in_India\"><\/span>Problems of Urbanization in India:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Rapid urbanization has led to congestion due to people seeking employment and civic amenities in cities.<\/li><li><strong>Shortage of housing, vertical expansion<\/strong>, and slum growth are common features of modern Indian cities.<\/li><li>In most million-plus cities, one out of four inhabitants lives in illegal settlements growing twice as fast as the rest of the cities.<\/li><li>Various Problems of Urbanization:<\/li><li><strong>Economic Problems:<\/strong> Decreasing employment opportunities in rural and smaller urban areas lead to migration to larger urban areas.<\/li><li>The massive migrant population saturates urban areas with an unskilled and semi-skilled labor force, creating pressure on existing infrastructure.<\/li><li><strong>Socio-Cultural Problems:<\/strong> Cities face social ills due to insufficient resources for creating adequate social infrastructure for the urban poor. Educational and health facilities remain beyond the reach of the urban poor. High unemployment and illiteracy rates contribute to increased crime rates. Male selective migration distorts sex ratios in urban areas.<\/li><li><strong>Environmental Problems: <\/strong>Large urban populations dispose of significant quantities of water and waste materials, contributing to water scarcity and unhealthy conditions.<\/li><li>Improper sewage systems exacerbate environmental issues.<\/li><li>Massive use of conventional fuels and industrial pollution result in air pollution.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Suggested_Solutions_for_Urbanization_Challenges\"><\/span>Suggested Solutions for Urbanization Challenges:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Inclusive Cities:<\/strong> Integrate poor and lower-income groups into mainstream urban life through skill development based on market needs.<\/li><li><strong>Urban Governance:<\/strong> Implement meaningful reforms for the devolution of power and responsibilities from states to local and metropolitan bodies, as per the 74th Amendment.<\/li><li><strong>Financing<\/strong>: Support urban financing reforms to reduce dependence on the central and state governments, allowing internal revenue sources to flourish.<\/li><li><strong>Affordable Housing<\/strong>: Address the critical concern of affordable housing for low-income groups through policies and incentives bridging the gap between price and affordability.<\/li><li><strong>Planning:<\/strong> Prioritize urban planning within the overall planning process to manage and accommodate urbanization effectively.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prelims_Facts\"><\/span>Prelims Facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>India is regarded as a country with a demographic dividend this is due to &#8211; Its high population in the age group of 15-64 years<strong><em> [UPPSC (Pre) 2011, WBSC (Pre) 2019]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Which Indian state has recorded negative population growth according to 2011 Census? &#8211; Nagaland <strong><em>(MPPSC (Pre) 2021, JPSC (Pre) 2021)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>In India, the second most populated district is &#8211; North-24 Parganas (WBCS (Pre) 2018] Rank of West Bengal in India with reference to the tota population as per 2011 Census is &#8211; <strong><em>Fourth [WBCS (Pre) 2020]\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>The percentage of decadal growth of population during <strong><em>17.64 [BPSC (Pre) 2017<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>As per the Census 2011, what is the rank of Bihar state in terms of population in the country? -3 <strong><em>(BPSC (Pre) 2017]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>The least populated state in India as per the 2011 provisional census report is -Sikkim<strong><em> (APSC (Pre) 2013]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>The correct arrangement of communities in ascending order of their population is &#8211; Parsis, Jains, Buddhists, Christians, and Muslims<strong><em> [MPSC (Pre) 2012)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Which states of India have more than 90% Hindu Population? -Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh<strong><em> (MPSC (Pre) 2016]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>A great demographic divide in India occurred in the year <strong><em>-1921 [Odisha PSC (Pre) 2015]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>The long term objective of population policy 2000 is to achieve stable population is targeted to be achieved till <strong><em>2045 (MPSC (Pre) 2017)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>In which period there was rapid growth of India&#8217;s Population? -1951-1981 (MPPSC (Pre) 2011)<\/li><li>The correct sequence of population density from high to low as per the 2011 Census is Bihar, Punjab, Jharkhand and Uttarakhand<strong><em> (JPSC (Pre) 2016]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>The state with the highest density of population is &#8211; Bihar <strong><em>[BPSC (Pre) 2001)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>According to 2011 Census, which district of Uttar Pradesh Ghaziabad<strong><em> (UPPSC (Pre) 201<\/em><\/strong>4has largest density<\/li><li>What is the population density of Punjab? <strong><em>-551 (Punjab PSC (Pre) 2010<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>As per census 2011, the sex ratio (number of females per 1000 males) in India is <strong><em>-943 [UKPSC (Pre) 2014]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>According to Census of India 2011, which Union Territory has the highest sex ratio? &#8211; Puducherry<strong><em> [WBCS (Pre) 2021<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>As per the 2011 Census, which district of Madhya Pradesh has having highest sex ratio? &#8211; Balaghat <strong><em>(MPPSC (Pre) 2021<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>As per Census 2011, which state has the lowest sex ratio? Haryana <strong><em>(BPSC (Pre) 2017)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Arrange the 5 states in descending order of male and female ratio as per the Census 2011 Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Manipur <strong><em>[Manipur PSC (Pre) 2013]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Female Literacy Rate in India as per the Census data, 2011 stands at -65.46% <strong><em>[APPSC (Pre) 2013]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>In which Union Territory the female literacy is highest according to Census of 2011? &#8211; Lakshadweep<strong><em> [UPPSC (Pre) 2013]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Which state of India has the highest rural literacy rate? <strong><em>&#8211; Kerala (UPPSC (Pre) 2010<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>As per the 2011, Indian Population Census, which state has largest number of towns in India &#8211; Uttar Prades<strong><em>h [JPSC (Pre) 2021]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>In term of area and population, the largest urban agglomeration in India is &#8211; Mumbai<strong><em> [WBCS (Pre) 2017)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Which religious group in India has its highest urban population &#8211; Jain<strong><em> [UPPSC (Pre) 2022<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>The state with the lowest urban population in India is &#8211; Sikkim <strong><em>(MPPSC (Pre) 2014)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>More than one-fourth of India&#8217;s urban population lives in the two states of &#8211; Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh (<strong><em>UPPSC (Pre) 2008]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>The most important reason of higher absolute increase in urban population compared to rural population Migration from rural to urban area <strong><em>(APPSC (Pre) 2017)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>The least urbanized stated in India is Himachal Pradesh <strong><em>[JPSC (Pre) 2009]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>In India, when the population of an urban settlement crosses 100,000 it is called City<strong><em> [WBCS (Pre) 2011]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Which population policy decided the minimum marriage age as 21 for male and 18 for female? &#8211; National Population Policy, 1986 (<strong><em>MPSC (Pre) 2018)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_NCERT_Practice_Questions\"><\/span>UPSC NCERT Practice Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_India_is_regarded_as_a_country_with_a_demographic_dividend_This_is_due_to_UPPSC_Pre_2011_WBCS_Pre_2019\"><\/span>1. India is regarded as a country with a demographic dividend. This is due to UPPSC (Pre) 2011, WBCS (Pre) 2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) its high population in the age group below 15 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) its high population in the age group of 15 to 64 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) its high population in the age group above 65 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) its high total population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Which_of_the_following_Indian_states_has_recorded_negative_population_growth_according_to_the_2011_Indian_population_census_MPPSC_Pre_2021_JPSC_Pre_2021\"><\/span>2. Which of the following Indian states has recorded negative population growth according to the 2011 Indian population census? MPPSC (Pre) 2021, JPSC (Pre )2021<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Goa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Haryana&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Kerala<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Nagaland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_The_rank_of_West_Bengal_in_India_with_reference_to_total_population_as_per_2011_Census_report_is_WBCS_Pre_2020\"><\/span>3. The rank of West Bengal in India with reference to total population as per 2011 Census report is WBCS (Pre) 2020<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) tenth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) fourth&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) second<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;(d) fifth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Which_districts_of_Uttarakhand_state_recorded_negative_population_growth_during_2001-2011_as_per_the_Census_of_India_2011_UKPSC_Pre_2022\"><\/span>4. Which districts of Uttarakhand state recorded negative population growth during 2001-2011 as per the Census of India, 2011? UKPSC (Pre) 2022<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Tehri Garhwal and Bageshwar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Pauri Garhwal and Almora<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Uttarkashi and Champawat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Chamoli and Rudraprayag<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Which_of_the_following_is_true_regarding_Indian_population_WBCS_Pre_2014\"><\/span>5. Which of the following is true regarding Indian population? WBCS (Pre) 2014<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Annual population growth rate has been declining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. The share of India&#8217;s young population has started declining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Codes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Only 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Only 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Both 1 and 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Neither 1 nor 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Which_of_the_following_states_had_the_highest_sex_ratio_in_2011_UKPSC_Pre_2022\"><\/span>6. Which of the following states had the highest sex ratio in 2011? UKPSC (Pre) 2022<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Karnataka<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Goa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Tamil Nadu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Andhra Pradesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Literacy_rate_in_West_Bengal_Census_2011_WBCS_Pre_2020\"><\/span>7. Literacy rate in West Bengal Census, 2011 WBCS (Pre) 2020<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 97%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) 70%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) 80%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) 77%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_In_India_the_period_of_steady_population_growth_refers_to_the_decades_of\"><\/span>8. In India, the period of steady population growth refers to the decades of&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 1981-2011<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) 1951-1981<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) 1921-1951<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) 1911-1921<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_The_last_Census_of_Indian_population_was_held_in_the_year_WBCS_Pre_2020\"><\/span>9. The last Census of Indian population was held in the year WBCS (Pre) 2020<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 1991<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) 2001<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) 2011<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_As_per_the_Census_2011_what_is_the_rank_of_Bihar_state_in_terms_of_population_in_the_country_BPSC_Pre_2017\"><\/span>10. As per the Census 2011, what is the rank of Bihar state in terms of population in the country? BPSC (Pre) 2017.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_The_percentage_of_decadal_growth_of_the_population_during_2001-2011_as_per_the_Census_2011_is_BPSC_Pre_2017\"><\/span>11. The percentage of decadal growth of the population during 2001-2011 as per the Census 2011 is BPSC (Pre) 2017<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 21:54<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) 17.64<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) 15.89<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) 19.21<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Find_out_the_descending_order_of_the_following_districts_regarding_the_density_of_population_as_per_Census_2011_MPSC_Pre_2021\"><\/span>12. Find out the descending order of the following districts regarding the density of population as per Census 2011. MPSC (Pre) 2021<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Kolhapur<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Jalgaon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Pune<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Nagpur<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Solapur<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Codes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 2, 5, 4, 1, 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) 1, 3, 4, 2, 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) 3, 4, 1, 5, 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) 3, 1, 4, 2, 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_As_per_the_2011_Indian_population_census_which_of_the_following_states_has_the_largest_number_of_towns_in_India_JPSC_Pre_2021\"><\/span>13. As per the 2011, Indian population census, which of the following states has the largest number of towns in India? JPSC (Pre) 2021<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Uttar Pradesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Gujarat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Maharashtra<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Madhya Pradesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Which_of_the_following_states_of_India_have_more_than_90_Hindu_population_MPSC_Pre_2016\"><\/span>14. Which of the following states of India have more than 90% Hindu population? MPSC (Pre) 2016<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_Right_Answer\"><\/span>Know Right Answer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1 (b)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 (d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3 (b)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4 (b)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5 (c)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6 (c)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7 (d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8 (c)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9 (c)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10 (c)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11 (b)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12 (d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>13 (a)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>14 (c)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_What_is_the_significance_of_studying_population_and_urbanization_in_India_for_UPSC_exam_preparation\"><\/span>Q1: What is the significance of studying population and urbanization in India for UPSC exam preparation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A1: Understanding population and urbanization in India is crucial for UPSC exam preparation as it forms a significant portion of the Geography syllabus. It helps candidates comprehend the demographic trends, urban challenges, and socio-economic implications, providing a holistic view of India&#8217;s development. This knowledge is essential for addressing questions related to regional planning, resource distribution, and sustainable development in the context of the country&#8217;s demographic dynamics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_How_do_NCERT_notes_on_Population_and_Urbanization_contribute_to_UPSC_exam_readiness\"><\/span>Q2: How do NCERT notes on Population and Urbanization contribute to UPSC exam readiness?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A2: NCERT notes on Population and Urbanization serve as foundational material for UPSC aspirants. They provide a comprehensive overview of demographic patterns, urbanization processes, and associated challenges in India. These notes offer a structured understanding of concepts, historical trends, and government initiatives, aiding aspirants in building a strong foundation for answering UPSC questions on population dynamics and urban development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_What_key_topics_within_Population_and_Urbanization_in_India_should_UPSC_aspirants_focus_on\"><\/span>Q3: What key topics within Population and Urbanization in India should UPSC aspirants focus on?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A3: UPSC aspirants should focus on the following key topics within Population and Urbanization in India:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a. Demographic Dividend: Understand the concept and implications of India&#8217;s demographic dividend, including its potential benefits and challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b. Urbanization Trends: Analyze the patterns and drivers of urbanization in India, along with the associated problems like slums, infrastructure deficits, and environmental concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>c. Government Policies: Familiarize yourself with government initiatives and policies related to population control, urban planning, and sustainable development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>d. Census Data: Interpret demographic data from census reports, focusing on population distribution, growth rates, and urban-rural differentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>e. 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