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Census 2011 ENG Notes

The document provides key facts and comparative statistics from the 2011 Census in India and Bihar, highlighting population density, sex ratio, literacy rates, and urbanization. Bihar has the highest population density in India at 1106 people per km², and its decadal growth rate is significantly higher than the national average. Additionally, while Bihar's literacy rate is lower than India's, certain districts like Rohtas show better performance, and urbanization remains low at only 11.3%.

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Census 2011 ENG Notes

The document provides key facts and comparative statistics from the 2011 Census in India and Bihar, highlighting population density, sex ratio, literacy rates, and urbanization. Bihar has the highest population density in India at 1106 people per km², and its decadal growth rate is significantly higher than the national average. Additionally, while Bihar's literacy rate is lower than India's, certain districts like Rohtas show better performance, and urbanization remains low at only 11.3%.

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BCW Class Notes BPSC CONCEPT WALLAH

Census 2011
Basic Census Facts

• First Census: 1872 (Lord Mayo)


• Regular Census: 1881 (Lord Ripon)
• 15th Census (2011): Headed by C. Chandramouli
• Constitutional Mention: Article 246 (Union List)
• 1921: Known as “Year of Demographic Divide”

Comparative Highlights (India vs Bihar)

Indicator India Bihar Extremes – India Extremes – Bihar


Population 1.21 10.4 crore – Largest: Patna > East Champaran
billion (3rd in India; > Muzaffarpur; Smallest:
(17.5% 8.6% of India) Sheikhpura < Sheohar < Arwal
of world)
Density 382 1106 (Highest Highest: Bihar (1106); Highest: Sheohar > Patna >
(per km²) in India) Lowest: Arunachal Darbhanga (1728); Lowest: Kaimur
Pradesh (17) < Jamui < Banka (488)
Sex Ratio 943 918 Highest: Kerala Highest: Gopalganj > Siwan >
(♀/1000♂) (1084); Lowest: Saran (1021); Lowest: Munger <
Haryana (879) Khagaria (876)
Child Sex 918 935 Highest: Arunachal Highest: Kishanganj (971); Lowest:
Ratio (0–6 Pradesh (972); Vaishali (904)
yrs) Lowest: Haryana (834)
Decadal 17.7% 25.4% (3rd Highest: Meghalaya Highest: Madhepura (31.3%) >
Growth highest) (27.9%); Lowest: Kishanganj; Lowest: Gopalganj
(2001–11) Nagaland (–0.6%) (19%)
Urban– Urban Urban 11.3%; Most Urban: Goa Urban Highest: Patna (43.07%);
Rural % 31.2%; Rural 88.7% (62.2%); Most Rural: Rural Highest: Samastipur (96.5%)
Rural Himachal Pradesh
68.8% (90%)
Literacy 73% (M: 61.8% (M: Highest: Kerala (94%) Highest: Rohtas (73.3%); Lowest:
Rate 80.9%, 71.2%, F: Purnea (51.08%); Female lowest:
F: 51.5%) Saharsa
65.46%)
SC 16.6% 15.9% (3rd in Highest %: Punjab Highest: Gaya (30.4%)
Population number) (31.9%); Highest
% number: UP
ST 8.6% 1.3% Highest %: Mizoram Highest: West Champaran; Tribes:
Population (94.4%); Highest Santhal > Oraon > Kharwar
% number: MP

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Quick Bihar Takeaways

1. Bihar = Highest Population Density in India (1106/km²).


2. Sex Ratio lower than India, but Gopalganj > 1000 (1021).
3. Decadal Growth: Bihar (25.4%) vs India (17.7%); Madhepura highest (31.3%).
4. Literacy Gap: Bihar (61.8%) vs India (73%); Rohtas best, Purnea worst.
5. Urbanization very low: Only 11.3% urban (Patna 43% most urbanized).

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