India 2011 Census Top Facts

• Uttar Pradesh is the most populated state in India with nearly 20 crore inhabitants.
• Rajasthan leads India in terms of area, spanning over 342,239 km².
• Lakshadweep, though the smallest in area at 30 km², boasts a density of 2149 people per sq.km.
• Delhi, the national capital, has the highest population density in India, accommodating 11,320 people per sq.km.
• Arunachal Pradesh is the least densely populated with a mere 17 people per sq.km.
• Kerala stands out with the highest sex ratio, boasting 1084 females for every 1000 males.
• Daman & Diu has the lowest sex ratio in India, with only 618 females for every 1000 males.
• Himachal Pradesh is India's most rural state with almost 90% of its population residing in rural areas.
• Delhi is India's most urban state, with a whopping 97.5% of its population living in urban regions.
• Chandigarh follows Delhi closely in urbanization with 97.25% of its residents living in the city.
• Bihar, with 88.71% of its population in rural areas, is one of the most rural dominant states after Himachal Pradesh.
• Despite being one of the smallest states by area, Goa has an urban population of 62.17%.
• Tamil Nadu is among the top 10 urban states in India, accommodating 48.4% of its population in cities.
• Kerala, known for its backwaters and greenery, has a sex ratio that exceeds the national average significantly.
• Lakshadweep, while small in size, has a considerably high urban population at 78.07%.
• Mizoram, located in the northeast, surprises with over half of its population residing in urban areas.
• Rajasthan, known for its deserts, still houses 75.13% of its population in rural settings.
• Despite its vast area, Madhya Pradesh has a moderate population density of 236 people per sq.km.
• Puducherry, with its French colonial past, has a high urban population percentage of 68.33%.
• Nagaland, in the rugged terrains of the northeast, has a population density of just 119 people per sq.km.