Lowest Literate States of India : Ranking Top 10

the literacy rates present a contrasting picture. Bihar, with a literacy rate of just 50.44%, is at the forefront of this challenge, revealing an alarming gender gap between its male and female literacy figures. This pattern of disparity is echoed in states like Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, emphasizing the urgent need for gender-centric educational interventions.

Venturing northeast, Arunachal Pradesh showcases low literacy rates, but Meghalaya offers a silver lining, maintaining a near parity between male and female literacy rates, despite its overall low figure. Other states like Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Jammu & Kashmir, and Chhattisgarh further highlight the nation's educational challenges. Addressing these disparities is paramount to achieving holistic national growth and empowerment.