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Demographic Profile of India - Census 2011
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The 15th National Census of India, conducted in 2011. This survey provides key statistics on the population across all states and union territories, covering aspects such as population counts, gender distribution, literacy, and urbanisation. It was a large-scale exercise involving millions of officials to classify the population by gender, religion, education, and occupation. This dataset is significant for social science research, data analytics, and understanding the demographic landscape of India at that time.
Columns
- Rank: The rank of the state.
- State: The name of the state or union territory.
- Capital: The capital city of the state.
- Population: The total population count for the state.
- % of Total Population: The state's population as a percentage of India's total population.
- Males: The total number of males in the state.
- Females: The total number of females in the state.
- Sex Ratio: The ratio of males to females within the population.
- Literacy Rate (%): The percentage of the population that is able to read and write.
- Rural Population: The total number of people living in rural areas.
- Urban Population: The total number of people living in urban areas.
- Area (km*km): The total land area of the state in square kilometres.
- Density (1/km*km): The population density, measured as people per square kilometre.
- Decadal Growth (%): The percentage growth of the population over the preceding decade.
Distribution
- Format: CSV
- Size: 4.25 kB
- Structure: The dataset consists of 14 columns and 35 records, with each record representing a state or union territory.
Usage
This dataset is ideal for a variety of analytical and visualisation tasks. It can be used for exploratory data analysis to uncover demographic trends, for creating data visualisations like maps and charts to illustrate population distribution, and for social science research into India's demographic characteristics. It also serves as a valuable resource for data analytics projects focused on population studies.
Coverage
- Geographic: The data covers all 28 states and 7 union territories of India as of 2011, encompassing 640 districts, 497 cities, and over 600,000 villages.
- Time Range: The data is a snapshot from the 2011 census.
- Demographic: The dataset provides demographic information classified by gender, location (rural/urban), and state.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Data Analysts: For performing exploratory data analysis and identifying regional demographic patterns.
- Social Scientists: For research on population trends, literacy, and urbanisation in India.
- Data Visualisation Specialists: To create insightful charts, graphs, and maps representing India's demographic landscape.
- Students and Academics: As a foundational dataset for projects and studies in demography, geography, and social studies.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- India Census 2011 State-wise Demographics
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Original Data Source: Demographic Profile of India - Census 2011
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