What percentage of the urban population in India lives in slum conditions as per the Census 2011?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D) 17.4%.

​Explanation :​

• According to the Census 2011 data, about 1.37 crore households, or 17.4% of urban Indian households, lived in slum conditions.
• This percentage is based on data from 4,041 statutory towns in India, as opposed to the 2001 Census, which covered only statutory towns with a population of over 20,000. The slum population in India was 15% in the 2001 Census.

Information Booster:

• The Census 2011 data revealed a significant proportion of urban dwellers in India lived in slums, facing challenges such as overcrowding, poor sanitation, and lack of basic amenities like clean drinking water and electricity.
• The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is a major government initiative aimed at providing affordable housing to the urban poor, including those living in slum conditions.

Additional Information:

Additional Information: Census 2011 Facts:

• Total Population: India’s population was 1.21 billion (17.64% increase from 2001).
• Urbanization: 37.7% of the population lived in urban areas, up from 28.53% in 2001.
• Slum Population: 17.4% of urban households (about 1.37 crore) lived in slums.
• Literacy Rate: The literacy rate was 74.04%, with 82.14% male and 65.46% female literacy.
• Sex Ratio: The overall sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males, improving from 933 in 2001.