Question 2940
According to the 2011 Census, arrange in decreasing order of Indian states according to percentage of population living in their village.
Answer
Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, Assam, Odisha
Why?
The correct answer is Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, Assam, Odisha . Key Points Himachal Pradesh had the highest percentage of its population living in villages , with approximately 89.97%. Bihar had around 88.7%, Assam had about 85.9%, Odisha had around 83.3% of its population living in rural areas. Bihar is known for its high rural population density; Bihar’s economy is primarily agrarian. Literacy rate of Himachal Pradesh is 82.8%. The sex ratio in Odisha is 979 females for every 1000 males. The sex ratio in Assam is 958 females for every 1000 males. Important Points India’s total population was 1.21 billion. The urban population increased to 31.16% from 27.81% in 2001. The sex ratio improved to 943 females per 1000 males. The literacy rate increased to 74.04%, with male literacy at 82.14% and female literacy at 65.46%. The population of children aged 0-6 years was 13.1% of the total population. The density of population was 382 persons per square kilometer.
