Census of India 2011 and Population of India 2011 at Glance
Population
Statistics
Total Population
1,21,01,93,422 (persons)
Males
62,37,24,248
Females
58,64,69,174
Ratio
940 Females/1000 Males
Decadal Growth (2001-2011)
18,14,55,986(17.64%)
Density of Population
382 per sq. km.
Literacy (in percent)
Total: 74.04, Males: 82.14, Females: 65.46
High Lights of State and Union Territories Rank Position by Population
Uttar Pradesh continues to rank first with 16.49% where as Maharashtra stands 2nd with 9.29% of the population.
Madhya Pradesh has moved to 6th rank (6%) , pushing Tamil Nadu to 7th (5.96%) position. Like wise Chattisgarh has moved to 16th rank (2.11%), pushing Haryana to the 17th (2.09%).
Mizoram has moved up the ladder to 29th rank (0.09%) from 30th, pushing Chandigarh to 30th (0.09%), though there is no change in percentage.
Lakshadweep stands last (35th) with 0.01% of the total Indian population.
# - Union Territories
Source: Family Welfare Statistics in India - 2011 & CensusIndia.gov