As per the Census of India data, the overall population density of India in 2011 was:

Correct option is A

Correct Answer: (a) 382 persons/km²

Explanation

• As per the Census of India 2011, the overall population density of India was 382 persons per square kilometre, meaning that on average 382 people lived on every km² of land area in the country.

Information Booster

• Population density increased from 325 persons/km² in 2001 to 382 persons/km² in 2011 — an increase of 17.1%.
• This rise reflects continued population growth and greater pressure on land, especially in urban areas.

Additional Knowledge

• State with highest population density (2011):
• Bihar → 1,102 persons/km²
• Union Territory with highest density:
• Delhi → 11,320 persons/km²
• State with lowest density:
• Arunachal Pradesh → 17 persons/km²
• Union Territory with lowest density:
• Andaman & Nicobar Islands → 46 persons/km²
• India is the second most populated country in the world (as per 2011 data), contributing significantly to global population growth.