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Download Solution PDFAccording to the 2011 census, what is the population density (per square km) of India?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 382.Key Points
- According to the 2011 census, the population density of India is 382 people per square kilometer.
- Population density is calculated by dividing the total population of an area by its land area.
- India has a total land area of 3.29 million square kilometers and a population of 1.21 billion people, making it the second-most populous country in the world after China.
- The high population density of India is a major challenge for the country as it puts pressure on resources, infrastructure, and the environment.
Additional Information
- The 15th Indian Census, which took place in 2011, was divided into two phases: house listing and population enumeration.
- The phase of house listing, which started on 1 April 2010, involved gathering data on all structures.
- In the first phase, data for the National Population Register (NPR) was also gathered.
- The Unique Identification Authority of India will use this data to issue a 12-digit unique identification number to every registered Indian resident.
- Between February 9 and February 28, 2011, the second population enumeration phase was carried out.
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