Which of the following districts has lowest literacy rate as per 2011 census ?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Udham Singh Nagar

As per the 2011 Census, Udham Singh Nagar district has the lowest literacy rate in Uttarakhand.

Key Literacy Rates in Uttarakhand (2011 Census):

• State Average: 78.82%
• Udham Singh Nagar: 73.10% (Lowest)
• Tehri Garhwal: 76.36%
• Pauri Garhwal: 82.02%
• Chamoli: 82.65%

Reason for Low Literacy in Udham Singh Nagar:

• High migration of laborers due to industrialization.
• Agricultural dominance with low emphasis on education.
• Socio-economic challenges in rural areas.

Additional Information:

As per the 2011 Census:

• Overall Literacy Rate in India: 74.04%
  • Male: 82.14%
  • Female: 65.46%

State with Highest Literacy:

• Kerala: 93.91%

State with Lowest Literacy:

• Bihar: 61.80%

Significance:

• The literacy rate shows improvement compared to 64.83% in 2001.
• Indicates progress in education but highlights gender and regional disparities.