According to the 2011 census, what is the population density (per square km) of India?

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  1. 442
  2. 382
  3. 198
  4. 298

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Option 2 : 382
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The 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.

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  • 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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