For the first time since Independence, the absolute increase in Population is more in urban areas that in rural areas

Rural Population in India: 68.84%

Urban Population in India:31.16%

Level of Urbanization increased from 27.81% in 2001 Census to 31.16% in 2011 Census

The proportion of rural population declined from 72.19% to 68.84%

INDIA/STATE/UT	TOTAL POPULATION	RURAL POPULATION	URBAN POPULATION	RURAL POP Percentage	URBAN POP PERCANTAGE
A & N ISLANDS	3,79,944	2,44,411	1,35,533	64.33	35.67
ANDHRA PRADESH	8,46,65,533	5,63,11,788	2,83,53,745	66.51	33.49
ARUNACHAL PRADESH	13,82,611	10,69,165	3,13,446	77.33	22.67
ASSAM	3,11,69,272	2,67,80,516	43,88,756	85.92	14.08
BIHAR	10,38,04,637	9,20,75,028	1,17,29,609	88.7	11.3
CHANDIGARH	10,54,686	29,004	10,25,682	2.75	97.25
CHHATTISGARH	2,55,40,196	1,96,03,658	59,36,538	76.76	23.24
DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI #	3,42,853	1,83,024	1,59,829	53.38	46.62
DAMAN & DIU	2,42,911	60,331	1,82,580	24.84	75.16
GOA	14,57,723	5,51,414	9,06,309	37.83	62.17
GUJARAT	6,03,83,628	3,46,70,817	2,57,12,811	57.42	42.58
HARYANA	2,53,53,081	1,65,31,493	88,21,588	65.21	34.79
HIMACHAL PRADESH	68,56,509	61,67,805	6,88,704	89.96	10.04
INDIA	1,21,01,93,422	83,30,87,662	37,71,05,760	68.84	31.16
JAMMU & KASHMIR	1,25,48,926	91,34,820	34,14,106	72.79	27.21
JHARKHAND	3,29,66,238	2,50,36,946	79,29,292	75.95	24.05
KARNATAKA	6,11,30,704	3,75,52,529	2,35,78,175	61.43	38.57
KERALA	3,33,87,677	1,74,55,506	1,59,32,171	52.28	47.72
LAKSHADWEEP	64,429	14,121	50,308	21.92	78.08
MADHYA PRADESH	7,25,97,565	5,25,37,899	2,00,59,666	72.37	27.63
MAHARASHTRA	11,23,72,972	6,15,45,441	5,08,27,531	54.77	45.23
MANIPUR	27,21,756	18,99,624	8,22,132	69.79	30.21
MEGHALAYA	29,64,007	23,68,971	5,95,036	79.92	20.08
MIZORAM	10,91,014	5,29,037	5,61,977	48.49	51.51
NAGALAND	19,80,602	14,06,861	5,73,741	71.03	28.97
NCT OF DELHI	1,67,53,235	4,19,319	1,63,33,916	2.5	97.5
ORISSA	4,19,47,358	3,49,51,234	69,96,124	83.32	16.68
Puducherry	12,44,464	3,94,341	8,50,123	31.69	68.31
PUNJAB	2,77,04,236	1,73,16,800	1,03,87,436	62.51	37.49
RAJASTHAN	6,86,21,012	5,15,40,236	1,70,80,776	75.11	24.89
Sikkim	6,07,688	4,55,962	1,51,726	75.03	24.97
Tamil NADU	7,21,38,958	3,71,89,229	3,49,49,729	51.55	48.45
TRIPURA	36,71,032	27,10,051	9,60,981	73.82	26.18
UTTAR PRADESH	19,95,81,477	15,51,11,022	4,44,70,455	77.72	22.28
UTTARAKHAND	1,01,16,752	70,25,583	30,91,169	69.45	30.55
WEST BENGAL	9,13,47,736	6,22,13,676	2,91,34,060	68.11	31.89

Age structure:

Age- sex structure is one of the most important characteristics of population composition. Almost all population characteristics vary significantly with age.

Information is included by sex and age group (0-14 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over). The age structure of a population affects a nation’s key socioeconomic issues. Countries with young populations (high percentage under age 15) need to invest more in schools, while countries with older populations (high percentage ages 65 and over) need to invest more in the Health sector. The age structure can also be used to help predict potential political issues. For example, the rapid Growth of a young adult population unable to find EMPLOYMENT can lead to unrest.

Below is the age structure of India:

0-14 years: 27.71% (male 186,420,229/female 164,611,755)
15-24 years: 17.99% (male 121,009,850/female 106,916,692)
25-54 years: 40.91% (male 267,203,029/female 251,070,105)
55-64 years: 7.3% (male 46,398,574/female 46,105,489)
65 years and over: 6.09% (male 36,549,003/female 40,598,872) (2016 est.)

Sex Ratio:

Sex ratio is used to describe the number of females per 1000 of males. Sex ratio is a valuable source for finding the population of Women in India and what is the ratio of women to that of men in India.

In the Population Census of 2011 it was revealed that the population ratio in India 2011 is 940 females per 1000 of males. The Sex Ratio 2011 shows an upward trend from the census 2001 data. Census 2001 revealed that there were 933 females to that of 1000 males.

While Kerala with sex ratio of 1084 top the list, Daman and Diu with sex ratio of 618 is at the bottom of the list.

Below is the list of states according to the sex ration. In the list we can see the states with good sex ratio.

		2011 Census
S.No.	State	Sex Ratio	Child Sexratio
–	India	943	919
1	Kerala	1084	964
2	Puducherry	1037	967
3	Tamil Nadu	996	943
4	Andhra Pradesh	993	939
5	Chhattisgarh	991	969
6	Meghalaya	989	970
7	Manipur	985	930
8	Orissa	979	941
9	Mizoram	976	970

India is a country with a diverse population, both in terms of age and sex. The country’s age structure is constantly changing, as the population ages and the number of young people decreases. This has a number of implications for India’s economy and Society.

India’s population pyramid is a visual representation of the country’s age structure. The pyramid shows the number of people in each age group, from children to the elderly. The shape of the pyramid can tell us a lot about the country’s demographics.

India’s population pyramid is currently in a state of transition. The base of the pyramid is wide, indicating that there are a large number of young people in the country. However, the top of the pyramid is narrow, indicating that there are fewer elderly people. This is due to the country’s low birth rate and high life expectancy.

India’s age structure is having a number of effects on the country’s economy and society. The large number of young people is a potential source of labor and innovation. However, it also puts a strain on the country’s Resources, such as Education and healthcare. The low number of elderly people means that there are fewer people to support the country’s economy through their Savings and investments.

India’s sex ratio is the number of females per 100 males. The country’s sex ratio is currently 940 females per 1000 males. This means that there are 60 million fewer women than men in India.

There are a number of factors that contribute to India’s low sex ratio. One factor is female infanticide, the practice of killing female babies. Another factor is sex-selective abortion, the practice of aborting female fetuses. These practices are often carried out due to a preference for sons in Indian Society.

India’s low sex ratio has a number of negative consequences. It leads to a shortage of women in the workforce, which can reduce economic growth. It also leads to an increase in the number of crimes against women, such as domestic violence and trafficking.

India’s rural-urban composition is also changing. The country’s urbanization rate is increasing, meaning that more and more people are moving to cities. In 2011, 31% of India’s population lived in urban areas. This number is expected to increase to 50% by 2050.

India’s urbanization is being driven by a number of factors, such as economic growth, job opportunities, and better Infrastructure-2/”>INFRASTRUCTURE in cities. The country’s urbanization is having a number of effects on the economy and society. It is leading to the growth of the service sector, the development of new infrastructure, and the emergence of new social problems, such as pollution and crime.

India’s age structure, sex ratio, and rural-urban composition are all changing rapidly. These changes are having a profound impact on the country’s economy and society. It is important to understand these changes in order to develop policies that will benefit all Indians.

Age structure

What is the age structure of India?
India has a young population, with a Median age of 28.4 years. This means that half of the population is younger than 28.4 years old.
What are the implications of India’s young population?
India’s young population has both positive and negative implications. On the positive side, it means that India has a large workforce that can contribute to economic growth. On the negative side, it means that India will have to invest in education and healthcare to ensure that its young people are able to find jobs and contribute to society.

Sex ratio

What is the sex ratio in India?
The sex ratio in India is 940 females per 1000 males. This means that there are 940 females for every 1000 males in India.
What are the reasons for India’s low sex ratio?
There are a number of reasons for India’s low sex ratio. One reason is that female infanticide is still practiced in some parts of India. Another reason is that girls are often neglected and given less food and healthcare than boys.

Rural-Urban composition

What is the rural-urban composition of India?
India is a predominantly rural country, with 68% of the population living in rural areas. However, the urban population is growing rapidly, and is expected to reach 50% of the total population by 2050.
What are the implications of India’s rural-urban composition?
India’s rural-urban composition has a number of implications. On the positive side, it means that India has a large pool of labor that can be used to drive economic growth. On the negative side, it means that India will have to invest in infrastructure and Services to meet the needs of its growing urban population.

Which of the following is not a factor that affects the age structure of a population?
(A) Fertility rate
(B) Mortality rate
(C) Migration rate
(D) Population size
The sex ratio of a population is the number of males per 100 females. In India, the sex ratio is currently about 940 males per 1000 females. This means that there are about 60 million more men than women in India. What are some possible reasons for this?
(A) Female infanticide
(B) Sex-selective abortion
(C) Under-reporting of female births
(D) All of the above
India is a predominantly rural country. About 60% of the population lives in rural areas. What are some of the challenges faced by rural populations in India?
(A) Lack of access to education and healthcare
(B) Low levels of employment and income
(C) Poor infrastructure
(D) All of the above
The urban population of India is growing rapidly. In 2011, about 30% of the population lived in urban areas. This is expected to increase to about 40% by 2030. What are some of the challenges faced by urban populations in India?
(A) Lack of affordable housing
(B) Traffic congestion
(C) Air Pollution
(D) All of the above
India is a diverse country with a wide range of cultures and languages. This diversity can be a source of strength, but it can also lead to challenges. What are some of the challenges faced by India’s diversity?
(A) Conflict between different groups
(B) Lack of understanding and Tolerance
(C) Social exclusion
(D) All of the above