As per the 2011 census, the population of Assam is approximately _______ of the total population of India.

The correct answer is 2.58% . Key Points As per the 2011 census , the total population of Assam is 3.12 crore. Thus, the population of Assam in 2011 is 2.58 percent of India . The total population of Assam is 31,205,576 of which males are 15,939,443 while females are 15,266,133. The total area of Assam is 78,438 sq km. Thus the population Density of Assam is 398 per square km which is higher than the national average of 382 per square km . Additional Information ​ Census 2011 was the 15th national census of the country. Census in India was started in 1872 during the period of Lord Mayo. It came into force in 1881 . This census was conducted under the guidance of Shri C Chandramouli. The slogan of Census 2011 was ' Our Census, Our Future '.