Question
Download Solution PDFAccording to the Census 2011, which state has the lowest female literacy rate in India?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Bihar
Key Points
- According to the 2011 Census, Bihar has the lowest rate of literacy (61.8%) among all the states.
- Bihar has the lowest male and female literacy rates (71.2% and 51.5%, respectively), while Kerala has the highest rates (96.1% and 92.1%, respectively).
- Reason for low literacy rate in Bihar is:
- Due to Bihar's poor educational infrastructure, there is a wide gap between supply and demand.
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Facts |
Census of India 2011 |
| State with the highest population density |
Bihar |
| State with the lowest population density | Arunachal Pradesh |
| State with the highest population | Uttar Pradesh |
| State with the lowest population | Sikkim |
| State with the highest literacy rate | Kerala |
| State with the lowest literacy rate | Bihar |
| State with the highest sex ratio | Kerala |
| State with the lowest sex ratio | Haryana |
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