Census of India 2011 – Ultimate Notes
📌 MOST IMPORTANT:
1921 is the "Year of Great Divide" because it was the ONLY decade with negative growth (-0.31%).
1921 is the "Year of Great Divide" because it was the ONLY decade with negative growth (-0.31%).
1. Basic Framework & History
Ordinal: 15th National Census of India (7th since Independence).
Motto: Our Census, Our Future.
Commissioner: Dr. C. Chandramouli.
Mascot: Woman Enumerator.
Phases: Houselisting & Population Enumeration.
Constitutional Status: Union Subject (Article 246, 7th Schedule).
2. Macro Population Statistics
Total Population: 1.21 Billion
World Share: 17.5% population on 2.4% land
Decadal Growth: 17.7%
Density: 382 persons/sq km
World Share: 17.5% population on 2.4% land
Decadal Growth: 17.7%
Density: 382 persons/sq km
🌍 World Rank:
India was 2nd most populous country (2011).
India was 2nd most populous country (2011).
3. State & UT Extremes
| Indicator | Highest | Lowest |
|---|---|---|
| Population | UP / Delhi | Sikkim / Lakshadweep |
| Density | Bihar (1106) | Arunachal Pradesh (17) |
| Growth Rate | Meghalaya (27.9%) | Nagaland (-0.6%) |
| Sex Ratio | Kerala (1084) | Haryana (879) |
4. Literacy
Total: 74.04%
Male: 82.14% | Female: 65.46%
Highest: Kerala (94%)
Lowest: Bihar (61.8%)
🏘️ Urban vs Rural
Rural: 68.84%
Urban: 31.16%
Most Urban: Goa
Rural: 68.84%
Urban: 31.16%
Most Urban: Goa
5. Sex Ratio
Overall: 943
Child (0-6): 919
Highest UT: Puducherry
Lowest UT: Daman & Diu
6. Caste, Religion & Language
SC: 16.6%
ST: 8.6%
Major Religion: Hindu (79.8%)
Languages: 121 reported, 22 scheduled
🔥 Exam Special:
Most Populous District: Thane
Least Populous: Dibang Valley
Highest Literacy District: Serchhip
States with no STs: Punjab, Haryana, Delhi
Most Populous District: Thane
Least Populous: Dibang Valley
Highest Literacy District: Serchhip
States with no STs: Punjab, Haryana, Delhi