How many questions are in the 2011 census?
There were 29 questions canvassed during population enumeration in the Census of 2011. To collect information on more than 120 crore people in just 20 days, the government called on government employees to participate as enumerators.
Who published Census of India?
Post 1949, it has been conducted by the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. All the censuses since 1951 were conducted under the 1948 Census of India Act.
Who introduced census in India?
W.C Plowden
The first continuous or synchronous census started in the year 1881 and then followed a 10 year cycle. It was under the leadership of W.C Plowden, who was the Census commissioner of India.
Which is the second most populous state of India as per Census 2011?
With a union of 29 states and 7 union territories, India is the second most populated country in the world, after China….Let’s have a look at all the states and their population according to consensus 2011:
| State | West Bengal |
|---|---|
| Population | 91,347,736 |
| Area | 88,752 km2 |
| Population Density | 1,029/km2 |
Which state has lowest population in Census 2011?
Sikkim
According to the State Census 2011, the most populated state in India is Uttar Pradesh with a population of 19.96 crores. The least populated state in the country is Sikkim with a population of 60,7688.
Why is census done?
A census can be done for many reasons. The most obvious reason is to determine how many people are living in an area, and how this population group changes over time. This is crucial for determining government policy, such as representation in governing bodies.
Which Indian state is least populated in Census 2011?
As per consensus of India 2011, the population of India is 1,210,193,422. According to the numbers, Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state and Sikkim is the least populous state in India.
What is 2011 literacy rate?
74.04 per cent
The results of 2011 census reveal that there has been an increase in literacy in the country. The literacy rate in the country is 74.04 per cent, 82.14 for males and 65.46 for females.