India Population Census 2011

Complete demographic statistics and population data from the Census of India 2011. Explore state-wise breakdowns, literacy rates, gender ratios, and social demographics.

Total Population

1,21,08,54,977

Literacy Rate

63.07%

Sex Ratio

943

females per 1000 males

Total States & UTs

Population Overview

Total Population

1,21,08,54,977

Male Population

62,32,70,258

51.5% of total

Female Population

58,75,84,719

48.5% of total

Sex Ratio

943

Females per 1000 males

Total Households

24,95,01,663

Child Population (0-6)

16,45,15,253

13.59% of total

Literacy Statistics

Overall Literacy Rate

63.07%

Male Literacy Rate

69.76%

Female Literacy Rate

55.97%

Total Literate

76,36,38,812

Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribe Demographics

Scheduled Caste (SC)

20,13,78,372

16.63% of population

SC Male

10,35,35,314

SC Female

9,78,43,058

Scheduled Tribe (ST)

10,45,45,716

8.63% of population

ST Male

5,25,47,215

ST Female

5,19,98,501

Geographic Information

Total Area

32,87,469

Square Kilometers

Population Density

382

per km²

Inhabited Villages

5,97,608

Total Towns

7,933

States & Union Territories of India — Population, Literacy Rate & Sex Ratio

All 35 states and union territories ranked by population. Click any state name for detailed district-wise census data.

#	State / UT ↕	Population ↓	Literacy % ↕	Sex Ratio ↕	Area (km²) ↕
1	Uttar Pradesh	19,98,12,341	57.25%	912	2,40,928
2	Maharashtra	11,23,74,333	72.57%	929	3,07,713
3	Bihar	10,40,99,452	50.44%	918	94,163
4	West Bengal	9,12,76,115	67.42%	950	88,752
5	Andhra Pradesh	8,45,80,777	59.77%	993	2,75,045
6	Madhya Pradesh	7,26,26,809	59%	931	3,08,252
7	Tamil Nadu	7,21,47,030	71.85%	996	1,30,060
8	Rajasthan	6,85,48,437	55.84%	928	3,42,239
9	Karnataka	6,10,95,297	66.53%	973	1,91,791
10	Gujarat	6,04,39,692	67.99%	919	1,96,244

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About India Census 2011 Data

The Census of India 2011 was the 15th National Census of India conducted by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. This comprehensive demographic survey provides detailed population statistics for India including 35 states and union territories.

According to Census 2011, India's total population stands at 1,21,08,54,977 with a literacy rate of 63.07% and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1000 males. The census data covers various demographic indicators including age distribution, educational attainment, working population, and social group classifications.

This page provides state-wise population data, district-level demographics, literacy statistics, gender ratios, and Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) population figures for comprehensive analysis and research purposes.