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    Which of the following states is the least urbanised state of India, as per the census of 2011?
    Question

    Which of the following states is the least urbanised state of India, as per the census of 2011?

    A.

    Assam

    B.

    Himachal Pradesh

    C.

    Odisha

    D.

    Bihar

    Correct option is B

    The correct answer is option (b): Himachal Pradesh
    Explanation:
    Least Urbanised State (Census 2011):
    According to the Census of 2011, Himachal Pradesh is the least urbanised state in India, with only 10% of its population living in urban areas.
    This is due to its hilly terrain, remote villages, and lack of large urban centers compared to other states.

    Key Urbanisation Data from Census 2011:

    Most Urbanised State: Tamil Nadu (48.45% urban population).
    Least Urbanised State: Himachal Pradesh (10% urban population).

    Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

    A. Assam: Urbanisation rate: Around 14% as per Census 2011.
    C. Odisha: Urbanisation rate: Around 17%.
    D. Bihar: Urbanisation rate: Around 11%.
     

    Information Booster:

    Important Facts of Census 2011 (India)
    The Census of 2011 was the 15th National Census conducted in India and the 7th Census after Independence. It provides detailed information on various demographic, social, and economic parameters.
    Conducted By: Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
    Reference Date: March 1, 2011 (for most states); February 9, 2011 (for snow-bound regions).
    Tagline: "Our Census, Our Future".
    Population: 1.21 billion (1,210,854,977).

    Parameter

    Statistics

    Total Population

    1,210.85 million (121.08 crore).

    Male Population

    623.7 million (51.54%).

    Female Population

    586.4 million (48.46%).

    Decadal Growth Rate (2001-2011)

    17.7% (lowest since 1947).

    Density of Population

    382 persons per sq. km.

    Sex Ratio

    940 females per 1,000 males.

    Child Sex Ratio (0-6 years)

    919 females per 1,000 males.

    Overall Literacy Rate

    74.04%

    Male Literacy Rate

    82.14%

    Female Literacy Rate

    65.46%

    Highest Literacy State

    Kerala (94%).

    Lowest Literacy State

    Bihar (61.8%).

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